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 Prison Ministry  

     Crossroads Church and the Crossroads Bikers are heavily involved in prison ministry, which is diverse in our service.   (1) Bible studies and discipleship programs in several area jails and prisons,  (2) We grade mail-in inmate discipleship lessons through Crossroad Bible Institute,  (3)  Bible and book distribution to local jails,  (4) Inmate visitation in local jails, (5)  Large-scale area prison evangelism with Bill Glass Champions For Life (CFL), (6) Praying and corresponding with inmates,  and (7) conducting the largest Angel Tree Christmas program in the Southeast (serving over 500 children each year the last three years).    

 

     Over 50 of our bikers have participated in weekend prison evangelism events with Bill Glass Champions for Life (CFL), a 38-year ministry serving "the least of these".  On five or so weekends per year, we'll send dozens of bikers and "walkers" into prisons, jails, and youth detention facilities all over GA and surrounding states.  Over 140 members of our church have gone into prisons with Champions for Life to share the love of Christ and the gospel message with inmates that desire to hear.     

                     

                                   GA Area CFL Events

 

     Champions for Life has 1-2 prison events per year in Georgia.  We will post the CFL local schedule, a few pictures from prison days, and information on going on a Weekend of Champions (WOC) or a Day of Champions (DOC) as a volunteer.  You can participate as a biker, or as a normal volunteer (love me anyway, that was supposed to be funny!)   A GA state waiver is required to serve on Georgia prison events.   Register or get more info at  billglass.org.   

   

Once a year, CFL rolls into Atlanta for a major evangelism weekend - In 2010 - we're going in Oct. 7-9th.  Training is 6 pm Thursday Oct. 7 (at a local church - probably FBC Hapeville), and Spiritual Enrichment message follows Register by Sept. 15 via Fax/Mail, or online at  at  billglass.org.          

Bikers take their motorcycles into the prison yard late Anthony Clark carries a big load into prison - died May 27, 2005 at age 38, he was The World's Strongest Man Ex-wrestler Tully Blanchard speaks to inmates Bikes at the sallyport gate of a correctional institution  the late Anthony Clark, world record holder in the bench press, lifts for inmates Donna praying with a lady in a GA prison 

        Most people who volunteer have never been in a prison, and over 70% of first-time prison volunteers have never shared their faith with another.  The Bill Glass School of Evangelism teaches volunteers to ask diagnostic questions and share a simple gospel tract, usually the training is Saturday morning for a Day of Champions, and on Thursday evening for a Weekend of Champions.  

Bikers headed for prison CMA'ers chatting with inmates Motorcycles lined up in the parking lot Bikers gather prior to prison day in Chattanooga Inmates look at the motorcycles in the prison yard  

     On a CFL event, athletes, entertainers, ex-offenders, magicians, or musicians draw a crowd of inmates out to the yard, and then share their testimony, paving the way for our volunteer bikers and "walkers" to share a Christian gospel tract with them.   

Keith Davis breaks a bat in half World Powerlifting Champion Paul Wrenn lifts some weight NBA all-star David Robinson of the San Antonio Spurs World Champion kickboxer Johnny Spinks talks to inmates, about violence and life All-Pro Keith Davis, his football card Anthony Clark walks a car around like a wheelbarrow. That's 10 basketballs Tanya Crevier is spinning

We bring bands and singers into the prison recreational yard WWF and WCA champion wrestler Tully Blanchard shares his testimony ex-offender Jack Murphy (Murf the Surf) shares with the prisoners Johnny Spinks, tells the inmates his story about boxing and kickboxing  

     Our bikers and lay volunteers are trained to ask five spiritually diagnostic questions, and share the "What Do You Think" tract with inmates, one-on-one or one-on-three.  God gets the glory and draws men and women unto Himself.  We get to see His great harvest.  Follow-up Bible studies are conducted at every institution.     

Sharing with an inmate Washington State Prison, Millegeville, GA A biker shares in Milledgeville A CMA biker shares through the cell door A female counselor shares the four Spiritual Laws Ex-offender Jerry Graham returns to prison 

Ladies praying to commit to Jesus Christ Johnny Spinks chats with the men about life and direction   

     On the weekend (WOC) events, a snack and share, praise and awards banquet is held on Friday evening at a local church, and awards are given to volunteers that have served on 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 or 250 events.       

Fellowship, food, and entertainment at a WOC banquet Bikers congregate for a banquet Some Georgia bikers at a prison event    

     How to sign up

     If you're a Christian biker that desires to go on a local prison day, contact our Prison Min. coordinator, Sam Connor, at 770.252.9065, or send an Email to the Prison team.  Anyone can sign up online for any event, by selecting the event and registering on the CFL Prison Ministry Web site.    

     Angel Tree Christmas

     Angel Tree provides two Christmas gifts to children of incarcerated parents.  As a way to help the families of prisoners, Crossroads Church and Crossroads Bikers have provided Angel Tree Christmas to children in the Atlanta metropolitan area for the last 4 years.  For more information, see our Angel Tree page.  

     Bible Studies and Mail-in Bible Lessons

     If you feel lead to help conduct in-prison Bible study lessons, Impact discipleship inside correctional facilities, or to grade mail-in Bible lessons from prisoners, please Email the Prison team and let us know of your interest.      

     Information Request Form

     If you would like more information about prison evangelism with Champions for Life, go to billglass.org, or leave a comment here, and we'll get back in touch with you.   

   Yes, I'd like to try out serving on a prison weekend.

   I would like more information about prison ministry.  

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  Last modified: 07/22/2010