Originally known as Cornerstone Bible Institute, RPM began in 1996 in southern Ontario, by a few dedicated people with a vision for serving those who are incarcerated. Once their Bible correspondence program was launched, inmates across Canada began to sign up and complete courses. There are four pastors presently working in the prisons in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and the Atlantic region who visit and minister to prisoners in person, and RPM also helps provide support to students as they leave the prison and return to life within society.