“Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.”
Jeremiah 6: 16
About Us
Now in our 10th year, Crossroads Ministries is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization for women coming from prison. They struggle with addiction and more, needing education, life skills, and a safe place as they regain their self-worth. Women represent the fastest-growing segment of the criminal justice system (PEW Center, 2008) increasing by 757% between 1977 and 2004, a rate nearly two times the percent increase in the male offender population (Frost, Green, & Pranis, 2006). The number of women involved in the US criminal justice system doubled during the 1990s (Beck, 2000). An estimated 68 of every 100,000 U.S. women are serving time in a state or federal prison (Sabol, West, & Cooper, 2009).
While each case is unique, the common denominator among all of our women is that they need HELP. Our ultimate goal is to provide a shelter for homeless women coming out of incarceration so that they can HEAL through classes and small group therapy that will educate them in every area that is needed in their lives; along with assisting them to restore family relationships and become strong women of faith. The main focus of all our programs is to show our ladies that they can have HOPE for their future. And to know that they are loved by their community and God.
Primary Care Program - Established 2008
After Care Home - Established 2015
3rd Home - Established January of 2022
4th Home - Established May of 2022
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Vickie DeMoney
Executive Director
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Pastor Dan Blacksher
President
Dan Blacksher currently serves as Associate Pastor of Hope Fellowship Church in Brandon. Dan has a diverse background in business, counseling, pastoring, and teaching, and is a graduate of LSU. He is passionate about seeing people not only forgiven of their past but set free from their past so they can realize their full potential in Christ. He is married to Trisha and the father of three children and one foster child. He also enjoys bowhunting and cooking.
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JoAnn Duke
Treasurer
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Scott Stanford
Board Member
Scott Stanford spent over 20 years in human resources as a member of executive-level teams in the hospitality and healthcare industries. From this experience, he started a business/HR consulting company, Stanford Business Strategies in January 2017. Scott also received his REALTOR license; he serves as an agent with Keller Williams’ key consultants’ team. He received his BBA in Marketing and management from the University of Mississippi and his MBA from Mississippi College. He and his wife, Stacey, have been married for 21 years and have two children, Caroline and Paxson. They are all active members of Highland Colony Baptist Church in Ridgeland.
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Catherine Hagwood
Board Member
Catherine Hagwood graduated with a B.A Communications and M.S. Mental Health Consulting from Mississippi College. She is a counselor with Turning Point Counseling, and an avid sponsor/leader of Celebrate Recovery, where she serves as an Encourager Coach (Crossroads Ladies attend Celebrate Recovery weekly), and gets to witness God's miracle of healing hurts. She is married to Mark, they have 4 children and a menagerie of pets. She enjoys working out, reading,watching football, and even hunting and fishing.
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Christina Brosette
Board Member
Crossroads Ministries Board of Directors
Crossroad Ministries’ board members have publicly stated their belief in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. They are responsible for ensuring Crossroads Ministries provides help, healing, and hope to women coming from our penal systems facing addictions and more, in a God-honoring manner. Crossroads Ministries is also actively seeking others who would be willing to devote their time, talents, and treasures to join our team.
Operations Management
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Vicki DeMoney
Executive Director
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Rena Pafford
Operations Director
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Sharon Tyson
Financial Administrator & Store Manager
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Jessica Devers
House Manager