About

Our History, Mission, and Statement of Faith

About Our Name

The word CROSS symbolizes the salvation obtained for us by Jesus Christ through His atoning death on the cross.

The word WIND symbolizes the Holy Spirit, who enables us to live the victorious Christian life by operating the supernatural gifts of the Spirit.

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Crosswind Community Church

From humble beginnings in a small house to becoming a thriving community of faith, Crosswind has always been committed to serving God and growing together. What began as a small group gathering in a house next to our current property has blossomed into a vibrant church family, with a rich history dating back to 1957.

In 1957, the church received its first acre of land on 10th St. West, and the current building was completed in 1975. Over the years, we’ve expanded to meet the needs of our growing congregation, with the addition of modular buildings in the 1990s and the purchase of over two acres behind the church in 2009.

In the year 2000, the church underwent a revitalization and was relaunched as Crosswind Community Church, embracing a renewed vision to impact the community and the world for Christ.

As a proud charter member of Grace International Churches and Ministries, Crosswind remains dedicated to building God’s kingdom. We are excited to continue expanding and growing as the Lord directs us, reaching out to new generations with the message of hope, love, and salvation.

Join us as we continue this incredible journey of faith and community. There’s a place for you here!

Our Mission

To have you come and Grow with us.

We are Growing relationships:

With God

 With our Families

Within our Church

With our Community

And we are reaching out with hope to the world. 

     Many have found the church to be the focal point of their lives and the central element that brings strength and meaning to their hopes and dreams. Crosswind is a place where you can find an encouraging and nurturing atmosphere that helps you grow personally and spiritually. Crosswind is a place where you will find practical advice from God’s Word, the Bible, for everyday living.

Our Purpose

Connecting People To God In A Meaningful Way

Crosswind Community Church exists to reach people with the life-giving message of Jesus so that they might become fully devoted followers of Christ.

The Great Commission:

“He said unto them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe…’ Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it.”

Mark 16:15-20

“He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.”

Colossians 1:28-29   

Our Beliefs (Statement of Faith)

The Bible

We believe the Bible to be the inspired, infallible, authoritative, eternal Word of God

Verses

II Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12; II Peter 1:21; Isaiah 40:8; Psalms 119:89; Psalms 160

The Trinity

We believe that there is one God, eternally existing as three: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Verses

Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; John 5:18-23; John 10:29-30; Psalm 139:7; I Corinthians 2:10-11; Hebrews 1:5-12; Hebrews 9:14; II Corinthians 13:14

The Church

We believe that unity regarding the foundational doctrines clearly taught in the Holy Bible is absolutely essential. At the same time, we also affirm that we must accept one another in the love of Jesus, recognizing that there are different styles and expressions of worship We are all members of the Body of Christ and are called to build His Kingdom in harmony and Agape love.

Verses

John 17:11; Romans 12:11-13; Romans 14:1-23; I Corinthians 12:4-6; 27-28; Ephesians 4:1-6

The Savior

We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in HIs virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His vicarious and atoning death, His bodily resurrection and in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.

Verses

John 1:1-5; 20:28; Colossians 1:15-17; Matthew 1: 22-23; 3:16-17; 28:5-7; II Corinthians 5:21; Romans 3:25; 8:34; I Corinthians 15:3-8 Acts 1:9-11; 2:23-33; Ephesians 4:8-10; Hebrews 1:2-3; Thessalonians 4:16-18

Sanctification

We believe that for the salvation of the lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential. Salvation is by faith alone through grace alone. Both justification and sanctification are the works of the Holy Spirit in those who trust in the name of Jesus

Verses

John 3:5-6; 16-17; Titus 3:5-6; Ephesians 2:8; Galatians 3:2-3; I Peter 1:2

The Holy Spirit

We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life

Verses

Luke 24:49; Acts 1:9; Romans 8:9-11; 12-15; 15:18-19; II Corinthians 1:21-22; Ephesians 3:14-19; 5:18-20

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit

We believe in personal baptism with the Holy Spirit as received by believers "at the beginning." We believe in the present day manifestation of all the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the Church

Verses

John 1:33; 20:21-23; Acts 1:8; 2:4; 4:31; 8:17; 10:44-46; 19:3-6; Romans 12:6-8; I Corinthians 12:13,27-31; 14:1-40; Ephesians 5:18

The Great Commission

We believe in obeying the Great Commission in the Spirit of the Great Commandment.

Verses

Matthew 22:37-38; 28:18-20; Mark 16:15; Luke 25:46-48; John 20:21; Acts 1:8

The Resurrection of the Saints

We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, of that they are saved unto the resurrection of life and of they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation

Verses

John 5:28-29; I Corinthians 15:20-23; Revelation 20:11-15

The Sanctity of Life

We believe in the sanctity of human life form the moment of conception to the time of death. ALL human life is precious in the sight of God

Verses

Like 1:15; Galatians 1:15; Mark 8:36; Isaiah 43:4; Psalms 22:10; 71:6; 72:14; 139:13-14

The Sanctity of Marriage

We believe that marriage and family are institution ordained by the Lord God Himself from the very beginning of human history and these are sacred institutions. Marriage is between ONE man and ONE woman. Any other definition of marriage is contrary to the clear teachings of the Holy Bible and hence against the expressed Will of God.

Verses

Genesis 1:27-28; 2:20-24; I Corinthians 7:2; Hebrews 13:4

The Sanctity of Sex

We believe that God created men and women as sexual beings. Sexuality is an integral and beautiful part of creation. The Bible clearly teaches that any sexual act outside of marriage whether in thought , word, or deed is sin.

Verses

Genesis 1:27-28; Matthew 5: 27-28; Proverbs 6:25-26; I Corinthians 6:9-10, 18; I Thessalonians 4:3-8

Communion and Baptism

Jesus never asked His disciples to remember His birth. But He did instruct them to remember His death and resurrection. He gave the church two visible symbols (called “ordinances”) as reminders of His death. These two ordinances are Water Baptism and Communion. Communion is an object lesson that represents a great spiritual truth for believers.

 

Crosswind has an open communion table (you do not have to be a member). All we ask is that a person be a believer and receive communion with reverence. To take communion and not be a follower of Christ is to deceive yourself you are okay with God. The deception could keep one from having a genuine relationship with Christ and have eternal consequences. Typically, we take communion together on the first Sunday of the month.

 

Baptism in water is a public testimony of one’s faith in Jesus. At Crosswind, we wait until our children are old enough to believe and understand the true meaning of baptism before we baptize them. Everyone who believes in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior should obey Jesus and be Baptized as Jesus was baptized. Baptism does not save you. You are saved by your faith in Jesus’ atoning work on the cross and His resurrection. The purpose is to confess your commitment to Christ publicly.