Crossroads Church - helping people love God and love others through faith in Jesus Christ.
Crossroads conducts a survey on a Sunday in January to discover how God has been working in people's lives through Crossroads. Here are the questions and answers from this year's survey...
How has God been impacting your life through the ministries of Crossroads?
Well, it’s been an interesting journey through really tough times and really great times. But I always came out strong in the end, thanks to the help of everyone. Especially Aaron. He’s been a huge help. I still have a long way to go, but I think I’ll be fine. I don’t know why I’m moving away, but I’ve set peace with it today.
God has given me unlimited opportunities to serve others for a guy who thought he had no talents to give. It’s helped me see that there’s more to life than just the pursuit of money. I know I still have to work to do on relationships I have with my family and others. I am proud to call Crossroads my church home. Crossroads has helped me to be able to share my faith with people at work.
With the comfort of being a part of Crossroads, I have become more comfortable to share my love of God. With the inner peace, I am now a teacher, sharing God’s word with small children daily. Without the stepping stone or springboard of Crossroads, I would not have reached this dream so quickly. Thank you.
Only through a couple of services & enjoying so far. Not knowing what is the ‘normal’ service as of yet. I do know this is a house of God. The love of God is evident with the speaker. Nothing traditional, on the bleeding edge, a new approach to share God without losing focus. Keeps the attention & rewarding at the same time. Every sermon I have learned something. Now knowing the vision of the church, we are on the same paths.
This is our third week here, but it seems to be a place where God might want us to stay. I enjoy the contemporary praise/worship time. The sermons are practical. We have made friends with a couple here and our kids are in the same class at school.
My eyes are opening to the true wonder of God. Although I’ve been a believer a long time, I’m actually starting to let God into my life.
Each week I look forward to hearing the message to see how God speaks to me in my life.
Makes me calmer in business and dealing with other people.
The joy of serving. Sometimes I forget why I do this. Sometimes I grumble and become overwhelmed. But then, in one instant, being around the kids, I remember. It’s not about me, it’s a trust given to me to help grow followers of Christ.
God has been impacting my life through the ministries of Crossroads by teaching me that I’m strong enough to overcome all of my problems. It has allowed me to feel comfortable spreading the good news and asking non-believers to church. Everyone at Crossroads is so loving and they’ve taught me to be more accepting and it’s helped me to love and accept my friends who are non-believers.
God has been teaching me the importance of being willing to help around the house. He has also helped me find a balance between being an adult and college student while living at home and respecting my parents.
You are always there – caring – loving – offering council when needed and blessing me because of my seeing the impact Crossroads is making in the community. You are offering all the points of today’s message.
Fellowship – I have had so much wonderful support from our Crossroads family in our craziness this year. When someone just asks how we are and how we are dealing with a specific issue – that special caring just truly touches my heart and helps me to, in turn, reach out to others in the same way.
Each week the message you have given has overflowed into my life each day. God has always played a huge part of my life, but the message has reminded me of the important things in life. God is great and I feel His presence every day. I enjoy sharing His love at the church services.
I am a new attender (3-4 weeks). God has been so loving, great, and warm feeling inside. I am much happier in life. Closer to friends, family and most of all, God. I have gained strength and direction in my life. Feel better about myself.
My family and business, learning how to share my happiness in God with others.
Teaching me patience…to be still and know God is God.
Through the fellowship of my small group and the praise team/sound team involvement I have learned how much further I have to go in my walk with Christ.
Open opportunity to reconnect with my faith.
He has made me be more aware of how He works in my life. He has made me more thankful for my friends and family. He has also reminded me of how much I have in common with others (daily battles, worries).
Great worship & fellowship, plenty of opportunities for service. Youth programs have been very important in assisting us with development of our children.
I am really blessed by the music. After many years of leading music, it is so much fun for me to have the opportunity to sing with such an awesome group of musicians. Crossroads has given me the opportunity to share my gifts by allowing me to be a part of the worship team. I enjoy every moment of praising God in this way.
Youth group has been a big part of impact for me. I’ve made quite a few good, Christian friends through activities and the retreat we just went on.
This is hard for me to answer since I am not involved with any ministries.
A place of worship and personal encouragement. Though I am humbled by my shame and guilt, I feel welcome here.
I have been growing closer to God and developing a real relationship with Him through services with fabulous messages and I have been encouraged by youth events.
I’m learning all the time to see others through God’s eyes. As I lead and serve to care for people as God cares for them.
God has shown me that I can be much more than I ever expected. To serve with joy and be a part of a great adventure in faith. I can see Christ in so many people in my life – many at Crossroads…and many that aren’t. I can learn something from each because Christ is in me – and I see evidence of that every day I offer myself to Him.
God has given me the chance to interact with fellow Christians through small groups and other fellowship activities and learn more about how they worship and how they deal with the same types of problems that we face with the help of God and His word.
I have a closer and deeper relationship with God. Small groups have been wonderful in learning more about God and the people we interact with each week. The cards, phone calls, and prayers during tough times let us know we are a part of God’s wonderful work at hand. Our family has grown closer together through the worship services and prayers.
Crossroads and God have helped me in dealing with my niece and her parents. I have been more outspoken to my niece, about asking her (who was not raised a church family) to pray to God and ask Him to come into her heart. I have talked to her about her anger issues against her parents and her upbringing. Without God, she will not be able to change her heart. I also explained to her that she needs God; to ask Him to help her with her friends, family, boyfriend, school, etc. I have come to realize that she is a soul worth saving.
Because of Crossroads, I’ve started many things in my life. I’ve been able to do more fellowship with kids my age, and I have also picked up guitar in hopes of playing in the praise band. Hopefully I will continue to grow.
I am really trying to remember to include God in my day to day life. I have basically shut Him out of my life and am focusing on remembering Him.
Through fellowship whether it be singing or just getting people together.
Actually, worship has totally changed the way I do my quiet times and interact with [my child]. The praise team has helped me to see for the first time in my life that I can meet God through song. I try to also do this at home. We now share this joy in the car often. J Fellowship has also been so important for my husband and I as a couple and for our family. We are very social (we have to be careful it’s not to a fault) and have grown through these friendships.
Until I attended Crossroads, I didn’t know that you could draw so near to God through worship. The praise team with the music that they bring to us has impacted my life in a way that is indescribable. The teaching has given me a deeper understanding of God’s word.
Teaching, worship, accountability, Bible Study, Fellowship – all good. I’m growing in good ways and challenged to share my gifts & faith with others.
I continue to be amazed at how the church has grown, not only in numbers, but in influence in our community and in depth. My favorite new ministry is the Bible quizzing which came at just the time our family was looking for a way to deepen our Bible Study. I would love to see more kids (maybe adults too!) participate in this.
We have been looking for a relevant church that wanted to reach people where they are at. We have finally found one. Crossroads has allowed us to continue our growth through meaningful relationships.
Knowing I have a place to turn to when things in my life aren’t going so well. Knowing He cares for me when I haven’t been a good mom or spouse. My goal this year is to know God better.
Sunday service has been the first step for my husband and I to worship together. That has now opened doors in our home for family prayer.
Being a part of the prayer team has extended me outside of my own little circle & has expanded my time with God. Also, it has brought my husband and me closer with a new spiritual facet to the diamond that is our relationship.
I don’t think I have enough space to explain it! Helping me to refine the direction that I need to step next in order to grow my faith and continue to serve God. Speaking to me in church, through Mike and other leaders and speakers and at home. Helping me to improve my priorities.
Through the help of everyone here at Crossroads I have gotten closer to God, and they have helped me keep faith.
The worship and messages are a lot clearer through Crossroads and are much easier to get into and I have been blessed with great friends through Crossroads.
I feel that I have grown closer to God in the youth group because they leave no one out.
I think the prayer series reached into my heart the most and made me realize how much God is in my life – not just when I am paying attention, but all the time – so I am focusing on Him in the small moments and big moments, knowing that He is there and working through me – He is always there. And I love seeing how His is working in others – something I don’t think I always saw – as we have gone through this building process.
The girl’s Bible Study and the youth group have helped me a lot. I went through a really tough time where I questioned whether or not ‘religion’ was worth it because of a problem at school. It was very comforting to know that there was someone praying for me.
I’m starting to worry about other people more than myself.
Renewing my faith and restoring my belief in God and other people. Having my family come to church and my sons loving to go to their worship areas. It has been a positive experience for 2007, which was very difficult for me. Sue Gortner once told me – church is for the down-hearted – to lift them up. God loves us. I’m trying to be a ‘better’ person and to find the good…
I enjoy greeting people at the door. It’s nice to see smiling faces and people visiting with one another. My husband and I would like to participate in groups, but it is difficult to find and pay for babysitting. It would be helpful to have a group to meet at the church and people could all pitch in (those with children using the sitters) to pay for babysitting.
Being a part of the welcome team – greeting and handing out bulletins have really allowed me to give of myself and have access to every member of our congregation. Bringing smiles to others is a great reward because it benefits all and it is not selfish.
In 2007, I hit one of the most helpless and ‘failure’ feelings of my adult life. Through a new found belief in our Lord and I was able to pull through this and get in a ‘work in progress’ relationship with my family, work, and the Lord. The ministries at Crossroads are playing a huge part in this with a relaxed, casual but firm belief and with a ‘family’ congregation that really seems to care and support.
I have been AWOL for a few months and have missed the fellowship and worship here at Crossroads immensely! So I’m ready for a new year…
Healing, because the message is true and Biblical. Small group is refreshing; not as academic or knowledgeable as my small group in the old church led by a very experienced pastor, but open to more discussion. Peace Meals is new for me, and very good! I wish it didn’t have to move so fast, so that we had a bit of time to visit and share. Fellowships times are wonderful. Parties, games, picnics, etc. really build community. Monthly prayer night is great…
Prayers for me and my family in trying times…small group fellowships that enlightens me spiritually…enforces me in my faith that God loves me unconditionally and the promise of my and my family’s salvation. This is by sermons and general fellowship.
I have been able to share His word with friends and co-workers and been able to show a couple into a path with Christ. I am also finding more time to worship God on my own and with my family.
Crossroads has not only helped me renew my relationship with God, but with my husband as well. I have also built a great relationship with some close friends that I didn’t really know that well until they invited us to Crossroads.
Well, I have only been here three times, but I really have enjoyed it. The upbeat attitude of the members I have come in contact with has really got me motivated to keep coming. I spent a year in the SAFE House in
God is calling me to membership @ Crossroads – for myself and my family. God is reminding me of what He has done through Pastor Mike in the healing and restoration of my family.
I’ve only been to Crossroads a couple of times, but the laid back atmosphere really allows me to appreciate and fully worship God will all of who I am…
Crossroads has helped me be more focused on God and in particular – praying more.
This Sunday is my third time here. In my brief time here, each sermon has had direct relevance to things in my life.
by keeping me grounded throughout a busy period of life…our family has something that all of us can be a part of…connecting with others from within the community who we would otherwise not connect with…connecting with people I have not seen in 25 years…
Crossroads has brought our family to church as a whole. Slowly we are all learning just how great God is and what His plan is for us.
It’s given our family a local congregation to call home in our community. It’s been a place where our kids can connect with others and build relationship. It has given us a way to plug into our community and make a difference for Christ in
When I needed a job – you helped direct me...when I needed a car – you knew who could help me…you provide a fun, safe environment for middle school gatherings for my son. You offered many prayers for my family…you offered covering for the specific callings of my family that we needed in order to do missions! Watched uncritically as God took us through difficult times.
Aaron Meeks has been a wonderful youth pastor and influence to our son. He has really impacted his life.
God has impacted my life through Crossroads by letting me be around others who believe in worship and God. In my life, there are members of my household who do no want to attend church. Coming to Crossroads lets me know that I can still believe and worship God in my own life. Although I am feeling pressure from non-believers, Crossroads is my salvation as a place where I can come and worship my God in my manner.
For the first time in my life I am looking to God for direction. I have come to realize I am not I control. This has given me a whole new perspective and outlook on my life.
I have been better connected on a daily basis (wi-fi!)…I have felt stronger in my faith because of that and I am more willing to open up and talk to others about my faith and inviting people to our church.
He has helped me by making me rethink some of my decisions for the better. God has also helped me in a way that my actions towards others have been a whole lot more nice than what they have been in some past years before we started coming to Crossroads.
Crossroads is such a welcoming environment that it’s okay to ‘just be yourself’. My children and I have it reinforced and supported that God loves us all…it’s not about fitting in. The youth ministry has been a gift that has welcomed, introduced and discussed God’s love, how to make the best decisions in the world, and supported my kids in their learning about God and bringing Him into their lives.
It involves me with a lot of Christian activities and gives me a good group of friends to be with.
I’ve grown so much closer to God since I’ve been coming here and going to FCA…I see things differently…my values and the center of my life have changed greatly. My priorities have changed. My days are always easier now. I’ve grown and changed so much. God is on my mind so much more than He ever used to be and I make more decisions based on what I think He wants.
Through the past year that I have started to come to Crossroads I have felt very welcomed and accepted. Ministries like the youth group and Bible Studies have helped me strengthen relationships with my friends, other people and God. During the summer, I attended Miracle Camp, which brought me very close to God and became one of the best weeks of my life so far.
Crossroads is a time for me to let go and truly worship, there have been a lot of things going on in my life that I have been struggling with, and just being here seems to make it easier, it still seems like I’ll come after a really rough week and the praise band will play a song that touches me, or someone will just ask how I’m doing and I don’t give them details, but just the fact they asked. Crossroads has helped me grow in my faith a lot, I feel much closer to God at times and I feel like I’m continually learning.
Well, I like the sermons a lot. I don’t know…for some reason I don’t ever feel like going to youth group. It’s not their fault, it’s mine. I don’t feel as connected to this church as I know that I should be. I think it’s doing everything right. The music is the right genre/time period. Sermons directed to everyone, fun activities for kids.
This past year God has been impacting me through the youth programs, such as Bible Studies and quizzing. Also, the Bible in a year that Crossroads offers was pretty trippy. Also, the message that fine Pastor Mike and his cohort Aaron bring with the combined power of all the other guest speakers have kept me intrigued with growing deeper in my faith. Also, Crossroads has allowed me to feel a part of the team with tech crew, children’s ministry, and jr. high boys youth group. Oops! I can’t forget the occasional broom.
I am starting to know God. Before, I was unsure and scared of Him and His power. I am nowhere near being 100% sure on everything, but Crossroads has helped me in the short time I have been coming. I hope to share and learn much more from here in the years to come!
This year has been a difficult year spiritually. I’ve kept my distance spiritually this year by not getting too involved. Dealing with issues that have kept me in a skeptical mode and state of mind. The people of Crossroads who have impacted me have been a lifesaver. God working through the people of Crossroads is amazing to me! I love the people of this church.
Through the music – it’s awesome. It gets me feeling good – rejuvenated. God has given me the gift of creativity in art and design and Crossroads allows me to us it to serve others with ads and other graphics.
Music ministry! Great time to worship! Love it! I could do more/use more! Women’s ministry! (just starting up?) The enthusiasm, the spirit.
Feeling like we’ve found a home, surrounded by friends/family who are excited about Jesus. A great place for our kids to learn and grow…
Since coming to Crossroads, I have since renewed my relationship with God. I have a different outlook on life and my relationships. I still have a lot of growing to do, but with the help of God, I know I’ll be able to do it.
It has helped me to reconnect with the Lord. It has been many years since I felt comfortable in church.
It’s close and saves gas. Great pastoral staff with relevant messages to use daily.
I have really been blessed by the small group ministry and our whole family has been blessed by the kid’s ministries. Our boys always look forward to coming to church and they make a beeline for their classes. It is nice for us to know that our boys are well taken care of while they are learning about God. Small group has been an amazing experience for us. The fellowship with the others in the group is fantastic. We really have felt connected to all of those in our group. Our small group leaders have given so much of themselves for our group and for our family. We are very thankful for those ministries.
The Crossroads ministry really has helped me personally become a more “God-centered” individual.
Not necessarily through any particular ministry, but through individuals in the church. I have so appreciated Mike, Aaron, Kim and Tim King and the elders for prayer, encouragement, and teaching me invaluable lessons this past year. You have demonstrated unconditional love to me when I have been ugly and when situations have been ugly. Thank you for loving me (and us) when life is messy.
I have so much more peace than in previous years. 2007 was a great year for me and my wife. Through our work here we have become closer to God and each other.
The messages usually get me thinking of how I can reach out to kids at school.
Crossroads has provided me with opportunities to grow spiritually through small groups and getting to know more members. It’s great to be able to be real and share challenges and encouragement with others!
He has helped me see a better vision of faith and my beliefs of God. I feel lifted, touched and able to get through the week with the praise of God. I feel whole with God and at one with Him. I praise the Lord more and thank Him each and every day. Thank you Crossroads!
By the chances for me to get involved. The Bible Studies help me to understand more.
He has given me more friends and brought me closer to Himself. And I can trust those friends with any of my troubles.
I can talk to God more easily.
I feel at home. I love it here & have such a peace. People are friendly and I see struggles people have, but at the same time a desire to change & grow. My family is truly blessed at Crossroads.
Much improved focus on God’s love and love for my family & respect and honor. Family night and breakfast Bible study.
I think we have one of the most real, inviting, alive and exciting churches. Every week I am encouraged by the messages and by the fellowship that takes place. I am so excited that the people are not fake (which I have experienced at other churches). Most importantly, I have gone through a ton of decision making processes and other things this year and our prayer team was very good at following up with me and encouraging me along the way.
It has been quite a challenge to keep growing in my faith as Crossroads grows. I often feel a compulsion to stay ‘two steps ahead’…and yet…I am always encouraged by the encounters I have with folks as I serve at Crossroads. This new year is one I look forward to now that we have our own facility, but what I REALLY want is to continue to become more see-thru…that Jesus would be who people see…not me (necessarily). That I could continue to show love to people here (and elsewhere!) as I continue to experience God’s love for me. That’s been the thing I’m most impacted by…His love for me…
God has brought me closer to my family and helped my family grow spiritually. God has helped me with difficult changes in my life this past year (job change).
It feels great to be part of a movement, part of a group of people who are all striving to get closer to God in the true sense – not by ‘doing’ ‘religious’ things – but seriously looking at what the Bible means to each of us today – here in the 21st century. It’s an awesome thing to feel part of this crowd…to feel that I’m not the only one trying to get to God in this modern age.
God has impacted my life here in more ways than any other church that I have attended. He has shown me an avenue through which I can serve Him, love Him, & learn more about Him. I have come to know God on a whole other level through
I’ve been able to have more faith in where God is leading me. I may not understand all of His decisions or reasons, but I know He will take care of me. I know He will not give me more than I can handle (although sometimes it may appear otherwise.) I’ve learned that my prayers can be answered. I need to keep an open mind because they will not always be answered the way I would like. It’s like His timeline, it may not be the same as mine.
God has brought my family closer to Him through Crossroads and showed me He loves me.
2007 had been the hardest year to go through and…with friends and family and
I love the ‘relevant to modern life’ messages. I feel I can apply what I am learning to my life, rather than being ‘preached at’. Our kids love the children’s ministry. My son can’t wait to tell us what he’s learned each week.
Crossroads brought me to God. Before Crossroads I didn’t have an intimate relationship with God. You continue to keep me in check and help me to learn more about God.
I started coming here with my brother and his wife after my husband left for
Fellowship with like-minded individuals…small group friendship developments.
When my father passed away last year, my church family rallied around me. I will always be grateful for the love and care I was shown at this time in my life.
He has made my ways change.
In every way. As you know, my life has been a bit crazy the past few years. The whole deal with my brother – I turned it over to God. The ‘old’ me would have tried to fix it – and I’m afraid – would have failed. The only reason I have survived this is because of God’s strength, this church family, and my husband. I am a better, stronger and happier person.
Helps to keep me focused and helps with the direction my life is following; to have a closer relationship with God.
I feel that Crossroads has guided me to maturing in my spiritual journey. Every Sunday this church rejuvenates me. I now want to learn more and be more open and grow as much as God wants me to.
I am glad to be in a church that provides meaning on an everyday level. It is important to be here every week, because I feel I would miss something. My daughter has started coming with me and feels comfortable here and that has been great for me. I just really love how real people are here and how real the messages are and can relate to our lives. Thanks. Also, the music teams are amazing.
I have learned a lot from the sermon series that have been taught, and through the mentoring that I have received from Mike, Aaron and other adults in the church.
He has given me purpose in life. I believe I’m here to help as many people as I can in life. This is all due to the Crossroads family. I’ve learned that church and God are not as rigid as what I was raised with. The relationship is most important.
I’ve discovered that this place is a family & I am actually a part of it. I am accepted for who I am.
Believing in the power of prayer…just believing.
I work for a criminal defense attorney – people whose lives are broken because of drugs or alcohol – kids, young adults and parents who are defeated. I share with these people how Crossroads has had a huge impact in my life. I share stories of how God has touched our family during troubled times of similar situations…I guess you could say I evangelize during the day…I feel that I’ve grown in my relationship with God. Now that I have and share in the responsibility of a child – God has changed my life.
I have been working on communicating with God on a daily basis. It has been, at times, challenging and rewarding. I am learning that I do not have to go through life thinking only “I” can do it, but through him and with him I am finding peace, strength, understanding, patience, and love. I am continuing to work on being a person that God can use as a vessel for His teaching.
Rebuilding broken relationships. Blessing marriage and family life. Blessing career. Support through deaths in family and friends. Growth in Christ. S.I.S.T.E.R.S., Kids Crossing.
Brought me together with wonderful people in small groups whom we would do anything for each other. Great support system in times of trials, trouble…celebrations…teaching children how to be good Christians.
Crossroads feeds me and keeps me grounded in many areas of my life. Without, my relationship with God would wither and I would be like so many in the world, living without hope or purpose.
I feel that Crossroads has given me a spiritual backbone. I am stronger in Christ due to Crossroads. I feel I am a better person due to living a more Christ-like life. I am more patient. I wait for cars to pass in traffic. I hold doors for people more often. I am less easily angered and more patient with my family. I love my small group and crave when we meet again. Without church on Sunday, my weekly ‘puzzle’ is not complete.
Crossroads has allowed me to be strong enough in my faith to hopefully start a new ministry that can reach the unsaved. I’m not even close to perfect but being real and helping is something anyone can do.
Crossroads has continually led me to and through my purposes in life (health ministry). I look forward to knowing God has a plan for me and knowing that Crossroads helps me to discover that plan in God’s time.
I am trying to learn to love God more first and then to love others more.
I always connect with some part of the service or the message every time I come here. I am really thankful for the youth group and for Aaron and the support and fellowship that my son has here.
I usually get something out of Mike’s messages and more importantly it provides a ‘safe’ environment for our son.
I feel more of a connection to Christ. I am attending church more often than I have in the past which I am very pleased about – the intention was always there in the past, but I was always letting other things get in the way from coming. Now that our family has moved to
The ministries and teaching at Crossroads has helped me do much sure reflection as to how to incorporate the teachings into my everyday life with my family, friends, and co-workers.
Able to be refreshed – enjoy the sense of ministry…looking forward to the future.
God keeps us plugged into a group of people that strengthens us and encourages us. God keeps us strengthened when we come and hear lessons about life’s choices that God wants us to make.
I have grown in my knowledge of God which has better prepared me to be open and available to Him. I feel that I am much more at peace because God’s will seems to be more clearly working itself out in my life, my family’s life, our church, my work. It is much easier to make God a part of all of it.
Thru the weekly messages, positive environment, and fellowship with other members of Crossroads.
Prayer life getting better. Acting (drama team) progressing. Offering more time to God. Making good Christian friends. Witnessing more to my non-Christian friend.
I see myself every Sunday…my gifts, my mission in life, and the areas I need to work on and maintain. Crossroads has made a very positive impact in my life. I am more aware of the possibilities God offers us. My view of God has more focus from before. I am much more aware of God’s work in personal relationships.
I have been impacted greatly. I have met some good friends, gained more confidence. I want to especially thank Aaron for being there for me through the tough times like my grandpa’s death and just someone to talk to when life brings me down.
I have been slow in my walk with God. I know that God is waiting on me…Crossroads has shown me that.
I have a desire to grow closer in my walk with the Lord – small groups – getting the chance to learn more about His word – to getting to know this church family members – worship – to be able to worship anyway – and I love how it is different every week – this is Home!
He is showing me how important it is that we love each other and work together to achieve God’s purposes for our little part of the body of Christ.
I know there are people I could talk with (don’t very often) but I know they are there and willing, when life gets tough. A feeling of peace in stormy times – opportunities to do small things for others.
Small Groups – God has given us a group of people where true koinonia happens. There have been challenges along the way but I believe we are experiencing the grace and peace of God thru others in the group. Worship/Service/Message – Before Crossroads I tried to leave Sunday Services as fast as I could. My experience w/ Crossroads has turned me into the guy who wants to be early and stay late. Bottom line – my family calls Crossroads “home” and the people there-“family”.
We came to Crossroads after much prayer and exhausted concerns with the church ministry we were involved with before. My wife and I came in response to our promptings that we needed to change. Crossroads has been a place and church of refreshment for us. We have come into some storms in our walk together this year, that without this body of believers and friends we have found, I don’t think we would be as able to cope with our stuff without it.
Why should someone be a part of
This is a place where they can feel comfortable, accepted, and belong. This is where the lost can find direction and people willing to help and not be judgmental towards them.
It’s real, relevant, current, fast-paced, and SIMPLE. Because Crossroads has helped me love God and love others thru faith in Jesus Christ. I see the same happening to those around me…
Their life will be enriched – they will feel a part of something ‘bigger’ than themselves…
Because we love, worship, and serve God, and want to be a part of spreading the Gospel in our communities and the world.
I have attended several other churches, but only at Crossroads have I come to feel the spirit within me. I have become addicted to the uplifting feeling I get at Crossroads.
Receive God’s blessings…fellowship…great services, messages and music.
Very relaxing atmosphere. Lessons pertain to everyday life. Great worship music…learn about God.
Because it is a healthy nourishing environment. Very accepting and non-judgmental.
Crossroads is very accepting and open to all kinds of people. You don’t have to be anyone to go to church here. Crossroads doesn’t judge. I love this church!
To feel at ease enough to continue going to church even when you’re not sure why you’re even there…
I have met quite a few people here. They take prayer seriously. I like that.
It’s authentic.
There is a large diversity of opportunities for engagement.
Because it’s done so much for our family, we love it and look forward to learning and growing and others can too!
It’s fresh – not boxed in by the traditions of ‘church’…a fellowship of people being real –(from what I’ve seen so far).
It is a real experience or Crossroads keeps it real.
Comfortable atmosphere where you can worship God – it’s fun and powerful at the same time.
To understand God’s grace and be a part of helping others know the peace and joy that comes through a relationship with Christ.
Because it would make them feel better inside.
Crossroads has awesome messages every week that make you think about God in your life.
We laugh and enjoy each other every Sunday!
It’s a wonderful church that does not pass judgment on people for the way they walk and talk. It’s all about LOVE at Crossroads. No one can feel uncomfortable here.
Each person can visualize the joy that can be derived when they accept Christ – when they join with others to share that joy. Like me they will see the goodness they have to share as well as those attributes that need developing.
They should be a part of Crossroads because this place is truly amazing. It will change your life and get you in touch more with God. If you have problems there is always someone here to be a listening ear.
Always changing…never dull.
After having moved three times within a twelve month period, Crossroads helped us get to that point of comfort where we knew that we were finally home (at least for now!). Having a church, one that you want to go to each Sunday and one where the people are genuine, is a key to helping define a home. Anyone in search of the message would find safe harbor here at Crossroads.
I feel that people should be part of Crossroads because it’s a place you can grow in your faith and don’t have to be afraid of being yourself.
Crossroads gives the support of a family. It isn’t just a place to worship, it is a place to feel complete with family and God. I recently read Shel Silverstein’s “Missing Piece” to my students. God and Crossroads was my missing piece. Thank God the missing pieces have been found.
The group of people that continues to grow this church is amazing. Comfortable…
Everyone is called to serve and use his talents to help others and serve God. Crossroads is a great place to do this because of the variety of activities and service opportunities available.
For spiritual growth and fellowship…to develop an intimate relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ…grow and learn in a non-threatening environment…develop good, genuine friendships…
Because to be a part of something so special and great that brings glory to God is awesome!
It has been great the last few weeks…my family and I have felt very welcome at your church. The worship service is lively and we can relate to the message each week. You have made us very welcome!
To learn the happiness in God that He has for each of us…
Warm, friendly, relaxed, open, real.
To serve and be served by Christ’s disciples…
Fellowship and service. Crossroads offers a great opportunity for involvement in these areas.
Everyone is made to feel welcome and that they matter.
To learn and grow in their spiritual journey…to be part of a body that reaches out to others who need to know this truth…
The folks who attend are friendly, welcoming and love others. The church’s beliefs are solid and foundational…not a lot of disagreement over ‘gray’ areas…
Crossroads is very laid back and all the people are so welcoming and supportive.
So that they may come to know Jesus as Savior of their life. Hopefully Crossroads will teach them how to grow in Christ so that they might go out and teach others.
Crossroads helps to facilitate the purposes of our life (worship, discipleship, fellowship, service and evangelism).
Crossroads is relevant and helps people (like myself) truly connect with God.
To know God’s love through the love of His people. To find God’s meaning and purpose for their life.
It would give them the opportunity to hear God’s word, listen to God’s message and interact with fellow believers.
To be part of God’s work…
To be a part of a church family…
Because it is the best church ever…and it has everything a person could ever want in a church.
I believe the people of Crossroads really care about each other and the people that visit.
To meet wonderful and supportive believers…to learn about and become closer with our Lord Jesus Christ…
Amazing love and mercy no matter the circumstances…
A person can learn more about sharing themselves – their faith, their needs, their dreams and failures in the comfort and caring community of Crossroads. My faith is constantly reinforced by the ministry and fellowship of Crossroads.
To experience an acceptance and unconditional love through the people and the praise that we have at Crossroads.
Reality is a focus.
Hopefully, someone coming to our church will find not only an entertaining church (with a funny pastor who works really hard), but also a place where Truth is proclaimed and God is glorified. I think we’re heading in the right direction.
Wonderful music. Great congregation. The love you feel when you walk in the front door. The most loving, caring, trustworthy pastor you’ll ever meet!
Crossroads is a church that connects with people. They don’t put tradition or their own personal preferences in front of the people they are trying to reach. The relationships are practical but not shallow…both genuine and sincere.
Crossroads is a family of people all seeking our Father. We have a young group of people from all walks of life. When you first come to Crossroads you find out that there are people just like you and it is the beginning of something much greater than you could ever wish for…God’s love.
It’s fun, so many caring people and so accepting.
To help see what is important in life…to be a part of positive influence (so many negative ones out there)…to meet and grow to know good people…hear God’s message…
It is a great place for the youth…we do a lot of fun activities that help with your spiritual walk with God.
It has a great church family that you can rely on if you’re having a hard time…
This is a very friendly church. They have a good worship service and the message always hits home.
Why wouldn’t they – it is a marvelous chance to bring God into every part of your life. Warm, caring, fun, God – filled, sincere, real – so many words to describe how God reaches into your life…
Because Jesus comes to church here. The five elements are here in abundance.
Crossroads has wonderful people. Every Sunday at least one person comes up to say hello to you whether you’re a regular attender or not. There’s also a more relaxed environment, so you don’t feel like you’re being judged.
We don’t act all ‘high and mighty’ like, if you wear jeans, you won’t get kicked out.
Positive outlook and acceptance of you the person and you the child of God. No question is looked at like it’s stupid or foolish.
I enjoy how relaxed Crossroads is. Everyone here is inviting and makes you feel at ease. I enjoy Mike as a pastor. He makes the messages meaningful and fun. It’s nice to have a place to belong to…
Be part of a greater family where everyone is welcome.
Maybe I am wrong in the belief that there is only ONE who is ‘able to judge’ someone – believe me I have attended some churches who judge someone so harshly that it ends up having a seriously negative impact on the person judged. I have not seen or felt that here at Crossroads. There is truly a strong presence of God felt here – I can honestly say I have not felt it anywhere like I have experienced it here.
It is a place to find God with the ‘religious’ trappings. Relationship with God and others is emphasized and that’s what growing God’s Kingdom is all about…good job Crossroads.
Crossroads makes you really feel part of something – you are always welcomed and made to feel special. Every Sunday I learn something I can apply to my life, positive changes that can be made…
Safe, non-judgmental environment that opens the door to experiencing freedom in Christ…the ability to be a part of an eternal family.
It is a good place to be. I feel like I fit in here and I think anyone would.
I’ve been to a lot of churches, and the atmosphere of Crossroads is very relaxed and loving. You feel acceptance the moment you walk in the door. You can truly be yourself and worship God without fearing the judgment of others.
Everyone needs a church home, including me. The people are nice here, the message is straight from the Word, and the doctrine of evangelism and discipleship is present. That’s all I see when looking for a church home.
Crossroads is a place I know I can come to for help and just someone to talk to. There are a lot of people here more than willing to help out or just listen to you when you need to talk.
You can come here and feel comfortable with yourself, no one judges you based on your appearance. It just seems very family-like.
Hope of future with God forever…Love…Hope…Faithfulness…these I find are the three pillars of
To get to know God, in a closer relationship with Him, to feel and know the fellowship of a church that cares and is ‘real’.
Sermons are directly related to the lives we lead each day – everytime we inter-relate with folks from Crossroads, we feel accepted, valued, and welcome.
Because it’s never boring, therefore people can concentrate on what’s being said and can get out of it what they should. It’s easy to pay attention and lose yourself in what’s being talked about.
A person should become a part of Crossroads to see how welcoming and friendly the people truly are here. They should come to Crossroads to experience how great God’s love can be through people.
If they think that here they can learn about God and worship Him in their way, they should come. If people feel that they worship good here and they learn good here then that’s a good reason to come.
Um, well…they can learn what to wear, meet some interesting characters with whom they can fellowship, and grow into a deeper relationship with God where they can serve Him and others.
It’s a place where no matter where you’re from, you will be accepted and feel as if you have always come to Crossroads. I find peace and the messages apply right to you. When I come and listen to Mike, I feel he is speaking to me! Plus, we have a great praise band!
The people of the church love God. They are not perfect, nor do they claim to be. This church is genuine!
To be able to share life’s messes (regardless of how it got messy) and find that people still love and care for you is Jesus Christ to them – unconditional love thru relationship.
Because we are all looking for something and some place to belong. By showing love to others, we put God’s truth on display. And through our actions – not words – we can bring people to Christ and the peace God has given to all of us through Him.
People are accepted here. They will hear the real message of Jesus Christ. The words in the Bible are true and applicable TODAY. I think that comes across at Crossroads.
To learn & grow with God. Fellowship, love and friends. Good feelings inside. Happiness. Open arms and hearts. Very friendly. Very fun to be a part of.
Because it is a wonderful place to worship, the people are friendly and just great. It also has something about it…like God is present.
I’ve been to a lot of churches in my life, but Crossroads is different from all others. The people here are so kind. The church is so ‘not boring’. People care about each other. Love the music. Mike is a wonderful pastor.
The messages are real and relevant. I have never felt judged, unwelcome or uncomfortable.
Crossroads helps you grow in so many ways!
Everyone is so friendly and always willing to help if you ask for it. This is a great church family.
If you don’t know what God is about…if you don’t attend a church…to get back to God…if you are new to it all.
Fellowship and worship – good people – worth the trip!
It is a fun church. Very casual. The sermons offer unexpected viewpoints on everyday issues.
They change lives.
If they love Christ and want to serve Him with their gifts, there are a lot of opportunities to serve and help the church family to grow!
This one is difficult for me. Without having kids being part of the school district, people do not go out of the way or anything to make new attenders welcome (besides Sue and the pastor).
I feel very comfortable and relaxed here…and at the same time exhilarated. It’s great!
To find a family that will be there for them in good and bad. To find out how God’s love will really change your life. To become part of something larger than you – larger than life…
Freedom, truth and love
For the reasons that I love this church so much…the worship, discipleship, fellowship, service and evangelism.
Crossroads is a loving and welcoming church where people can come to learn, serve, and grow closer to God.
Truly caring people…great fellowship…perfect place for growth spiritually.
Because it’s real! It’s accepting! You matter!
For their dedication to show people or give people a reason to believe. To help people find the Holy Spirit. Music…love…emotion.
Crossroads is different. It’s energetic, refreshing, and makes me feel closer to God. It’s fun, every week is different and surprising. I really enjoy having the opportunity to get into worship through the music. To find a greater purpose in life. To give them incentive to be better. To be with people with their same beliefs and goals.
It is a great place for someone to get to know God. I think Crossroads has created a great atmosphere for my family to worship God.
You can come as you are…really! Great messages…relevant…great worship music…great small groups…you will feel at home here…!
For all of the five reasons listed today in the message.
To find and improve their faith and worship in our Lord. What wonderful praise music and worship service. Sermons that are real. Crossroads’ congregation from the staff down are loving, caring, thoughtful and very helpful.
It is so wonderful to have two families! Crossroads is an extended family! Like any family, we have our own problems, trials, celebrations and accomplishments but like any family…what is most important is the LOVE of this family.
Because it is an open atmosphere. You can praise God on your own terms and feel yourself. You can turn to God.
Because of their loving nature…and their spirit in God.
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