One of the behind-the-scenes ministries at Gospel Express is the Bible study course grader network.  This has been a special source of ministry for many retirees, homemakers, families, etc.  As the Bible studies are completed by inmates, the test sheets are forwarded to one of the approximately 200 volunteer graders throughout the country, who then grade the tests and send them back to the inmates, often with personal notes of encouragement.  Each group of graders is assisted by a regional volunteer Bible study course coordinator.

          At the office, Nate Stoltzfus and Crystal Gingerich keep the grading system functioning.  Crystal ships materials, answers letters, and furnishes supplies for the graders and coordinators.  Janis Fisher engraves and ships the awards to inmates who complete the courses. Shana Wagler, nanny for the New Creation team & Brenda Keim nanny for ByGrace, also helps with the work when they aren't on the road.

          Grading Bible study courses is a wonderful opportunity to impact the lives and hearts of inmates because this is often the only communication many of these inmates have.  Every week we receive dozens of letters from inmates in appreciation for correspondence and relationships that have been established between them and their graders.  The Holy Spirit has done great things through these courses, and we give Him all the glory.