God once asked, “Have you considered my servant Job?” But if most of us were to answer that question, we’d probably say, “Not really.” And yet sooner or later all of us have to wrestle with the questions the Book of Job speaks to: How should we think about the evil in the world? Where is God in the midst of our own pain and suffering? How do we suffer well? How should we comfort others? Join Shay and Lynn Roush and Nathan and Rachel Tiemeyer for this online class over lunch to gain a greater picture of God and be encouraged by the timeless wisdom of this fascinating but practical Old Testament book.

The Crossing is once again offering GriefShare, a Christ-centered support class for those who have lost a loved one to death. The class is led by people who understand what you are going through and will provide information and resources to help you heal from what is one of life’s most painful experiences. Childcare is provided for infants through 5th grade, if you register your children. Pizza is provided, as well. Cost: $25 per person/$35 per couple

Current List of Studies:

• Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud & John Townsend (Sept. 9-Nov. 11, 6-8 p.m., In-Person, 10 weeks)
• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer (Sept. 9-Oct. 14, 7-8 p.m., ONLINE, 4 weeks)

 

At Think Tank we foster small group friendships, study the Bible, and play games together. With current restrictions, we’ll be meeting in family homes the first 2 weeks of Think Tank. Students will be plugged in with a leader and peers of their own age. Pizza is provided. No registration required. Contact Anna West or Caleb Grimm to get your student plugged into a small group.  

Small groups for 4th and 5th graders begin on Wednesday, September 9! Groups will run on Wednesday nights from 6pm-7:30pm where kids will eat pizza, have a bible study, and enjoy games and activities as a group. Small groups are a great way for kids to connect with other kids in our church and grow in their faith. Kids who were in a group together last semester will remain together again, however everyone, even returning kids, need to register in advance. Masks are required for kids age 10 and older.

There is a lot of pressure on parents these days. We live in a culture that promotes high performance parenting and celebrates the virtues of those who do it well. Parents are often left with fear and confusion over whether or not they will get things right so that kids turn out perfectly. In “Real Parenting” we offer a different model. We think the gospel can free us to have honest, imperfect relationships in our family where both parents and kids learn from their mistakes and are allowed to grow in grace. The skills you will learn in this 6 week intensive class will teach you and your child how to have healthy relationships anchored around the way in which God parents us: with love and limits. Real Parenting will equip you with essential tools and new approaches to parenting that will enable you to live more deeply in God’s grace and be a “good enough” parent for your kids. We encourage both moms and dads to experience this class together so that you can effectively apply these skills as a team.

The pandemic is causing so much uncertainty for us. What does it look like to be faithful in the midst of so much unknown? We have a tendency to read about the first Christians as just historical facts as if this was the only way it could have turned out. But, what did it feel like for those first Christians? What was it like for the early church to live faithfully in the midst of so much uncertainty and hardship, and how does it connect to us in these times? Please sign up for this in-person 6-week men's study led by Ryan Wampler and Kermit Summerall on Thursdays for lunch. A boxed lunch will be provided and seating will be socially-distanced.

Current Study:

• Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler (Sept. 17-Oct. 8, Online, 4 weeks)

 

Current List of Studies:

• The Psalms of Ascent: Trusting God on an Uphill Journey with Anna Lynne Frazier (Sept. 10-Oct. 8, 6-7:30 p.m., 5 weeks)
• God With Us: A Study of Matthew Chapters 11-28 with Dee Dee Crosby (Sept. 10-Nov. 12, 6-8 p.m., 10 weeks)

 

This fall, the Single Moms group will meet in person on a new night. This group seeks to foster authentic relationships within a community of single mothers and support women as they work to raise their children and go deeper in their faith with Christ. Dinner and childcare provided weekly, but registration is required for attendance. Please sign up.

Are you confused about what it means to be a man in the 21st century? We hear conflicting messages about manhood from pop culture all the time, but what does the Bible say? We don't need a checklist for self improvement, and we need to avoid toxic masculinity, but we do need a deeper understanding of God's design for us and how we uniquely reflect His character. Join us for this class as we discuss the book, "The New Man" by Dan Doriani, as he helps us understand our role in marriage, fatherhood, friendships, wealth, work, fitness and more. Shay Roush will lead the book discussion on Friday mornings. Sign up using the links below. Cost: $10

Current List of Studies:

• Seasoned Hearts: For Those 60 and Up (Sept. 11-Nov. 13, In-Person at The Crossing)
• Seasoned Hearts: For Those 60 and Up (Sept. 11-Nov. 13, Online)

 

How should Christians navigate the political landscape until November? Should we be out picketing? Showing up to rallies? Posting on Facebook? More importantly: How does King Jesus want to shape our political values? What’s his take on the pressing issues of our day? Each week, Keith and Patrick will tackle a different question followers of Jesus should consider while we’re in a deeply polarized political climate. Anyone who registers will get access to recordings of the online class after they end.

Students! Fifth Quarter is back, but a little different than before. Not only will we have outdoor activities and fire pits for s’mores, we will be streaming a football game live from the courtyard on October 2nd from 6-9 p.m. Bring a blanket, lawn chair, and a jacket for some Friday night lights. We can’t wait to see you there!

Crossing Kids invites families with kids of all ages to our annual Fall Fest event at Shryocks Callaway Farms. Come enjoy open-air games, fall crafts, live music, and free admission to the corn maze with your online registration! Due to popularity we have to place a limit on the amount of people who can attend Fall Fest. We look forward to seeing those of you who registered and hope more people can join us next year.  

Let’s just be honest, marriage is messy! Most of us hope and dream that our marriage will fulfill us and that our partner will meet all our needs. Yet it doesn’t take long for disappointment and hurt to set in when our expectations aren’t met. This class taught by Crossing Counselors John Tinnin and Lynn Roush will help you understand why marriage is a mess…and what to do about it! You will learn what drives emotional connection and how to build a lasting friendship with your spouse. Communication, conflict resolution, boundaries, trust, forgiveness and self-awareness are just a few of the topics covered in this class. The content will be helpful for married, engaged or dating couples, as well as singles who want to prepare themselves for marriage. Every Sunday for 6 weeks starting on October 4th, you will receive pre-recorded videos to view at your own pace as you follow along with the outline provided. Certain topics will also include optional homework exercises that you can complete throughout the week. You can decide the best time in your schedule each week to watch the videos and learn the content with your partner. We hope that you take advantage of this online opportunity to learn new skills and build a healthy foundation in your relationship.

HIGH SCHOOL

Exploring the Bible: Sundays, Sept. 20-Dec 13, 8:20 a.m.–9:15 a.m., Room 320 (Student Center) Contact: James Bachman or Brooke Bassett  

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sunday Connections Class: 8:20 a.m.–9:15 a.m., Check-in outside of MS Area (Student Center) Contact: Anna West or Caleb Grimm  

Agape Grow is a group for individuals with and without disabilities to learn about the Bible and grow to love Jesus more. Agape Grow includes weekly Sunday morning class and monthly events. Those who would benefit from an adapted curriculum are great participants for this class. The adapted curriculum includes activities, visuals, breaks, discussion with peers, and various other accommodations. Please contact Amanda Redinger to discuss further details before attending.

Jesus Among Secular Gods The rise of secular gods like atheism, pluralism, relativism and hedonism present a serious challenge to Christianity itself. The Christian worldview has not only been devalued and dismissed by modern culture, but its believers are often ridiculed as being irrelevant. In this 6-week video series, Dr. Ravi Zacharias challenges the popular “isms” of the day, skillfully pointing out the fallacies in their claims and presenting the absolute truth found in Jesus. This series will help us articulate why we believe Jesus stands tall above all other gods. Join us both online and in-person in room 320.  

Online Starts Thursday, Sept. 13, 9:45 a.m. with Shay Roush

Sign Up for Online Option

 

For 5th and 6th grade students AND their parents *Parental involvement is required. We are limiting registration to 1 parent/1 child.* Do you want to help your student begin taking ownership of their faith? Do you want to help your student transition well from Crossing Kids into Crossing Students? Of course you do, and we want to help. This special six-week class is designed to help your students take the next step in growing their faith in Christ and participating in the church. This class will not only help kids process with the truth of the gospel, but will also help them understand the crucial role of the Bible, the church, baptism, and the Lord’s Supper in their spiritual development. Parents will have the opportunity to participate in facilitated discussions with their student.

All 9th through 12th graders in the 573 area are invited to gather for a weekly time of hanging out, worship, and small group time with their leaders every Sunday night. We're excited to have a weekly touchpoint for students to worship and study God's Word together. If your student is new, this is a great time to jump into a small group. Bring your own Bible, pen, notebook & a dollar or two for dinner. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact James or Brooke.

Are you confused about what it means to be a man in the 21st century? We hear conflicting messages about manhood from pop culture all the time, but what does the Bible say? We don't need a checklist for self improvement, and we need to avoid toxic masculinity, but we do need a deeper understanding of God's design for us and how we uniquely reflect His character. Join us for this class as we discuss the book, "The New Man" by Dan Doriani, as he helps us understand our role in marriage, fatherhood, friendships, wealth, work, fitness and more. Greg Early will lead the book discussion on Monday nights. Sign up using the links below. Cost: $10

Current List of Studies:

• God With Us: A Study of Matthew Chapters 11-28 with Dee Dee Crosby
• Never Alone: Finding Hope & Support When Tough Times Hit
• Steadfast: A Devotional Bible Study on James by Courtney Doctor
• Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Minds by Jen Wilkin

 

If you’re a college student in Columbia, we’d love to have you come check out Veritas. We know this school year looks different than most, but whether you are brand new to Columbia or have been around for a while, we’d love to connect with you Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. here at The Crossing. If you need help getting to the church text "RIDE" to 65201 to get connected with a ride to Veritas!  

The Discovery Class is designed for you to learn the core values and convictions of The Crossing. It will include 6 video sessions, taught by pastors, covering topics like "What We Believe About the Bible" and "Understanding God's Sovereignty". A new video will be emailed each Wednesday for you to watch at your convenience. We will also post the videos to a private Facebook Group so you can watch, ask and share. The teaching pastor will post a video on Monday evening answering your questions. We want the Facebook Group to be a place where you can add your thoughts and questions, as well as interact with others in the Discovery Class, no matter where it is you are watching.

God once asked, “Have you considered my servant Job?” But if most of us were to answer that question, we’d probably say, “Not really.” And yet sooner or later all of us have to wrestle with the questions the Book of Job speaks to: How should we think about the evil in the world? Where is God in the midst of our own pain and suffering? How do we suffer well? How should we comfort others? Join Shay and Lynn Roush and Nathan and Rachel Tiemeyer for this online class over lunch to gain a greater picture of God and be encouraged by the timeless wisdom of this fascinating but practical Old Testament book.

The Crossing is once again offering GriefShare, a Christ-centered support class for those who have lost a loved one to death. The class is led by people who understand what you are going through and will provide information and resources to help you heal from what is one of life’s most painful experiences. Childcare is provided for infants through 5th grade, if you register your children. Pizza is provided, as well. Cost: $25 per person/$35 per couple

Current List of Studies:

• Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud & John Townsend (Sept. 9-Nov. 11, 6-8 p.m., In-Person, 10 weeks)
• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer (Sept. 9-Oct. 14, 7-8 p.m., ONLINE, 4 weeks)

 

At Think Tank we foster small group friendships, study the Bible, and play games together. With current restrictions, we’ll be meeting in family homes the first 2 weeks of Think Tank. Students will be plugged in with a leader and peers of their own age. Pizza is provided. No registration required. Contact Anna West or Caleb Grimm to get your student plugged into a small group.  

Small groups for 4th and 5th graders begin on Wednesday, September 9! Groups will run on Wednesday nights from 6pm-7:30pm where kids will eat pizza, have a bible study, and enjoy games and activities as a group. Small groups are a great way for kids to connect with other kids in our church and grow in their faith. Kids who were in a group together last semester will remain together again, however everyone, even returning kids, need to register in advance. Masks are required for kids age 10 and older.

There is a lot of pressure on parents these days. We live in a culture that promotes high performance parenting and celebrates the virtues of those who do it well. Parents are often left with fear and confusion over whether or not they will get things right so that kids turn out perfectly. In “Real Parenting” we offer a different model. We think the gospel can free us to have honest, imperfect relationships in our family where both parents and kids learn from their mistakes and are allowed to grow in grace. The skills you will learn in this 6 week intensive class will teach you and your child how to have healthy relationships anchored around the way in which God parents us: with love and limits. Real Parenting will equip you with essential tools and new approaches to parenting that will enable you to live more deeply in God’s grace and be a “good enough” parent for your kids. We encourage both moms and dads to experience this class together so that you can effectively apply these skills as a team.

The pandemic is causing so much uncertainty for us. What does it look like to be faithful in the midst of so much unknown? We have a tendency to read about the first Christians as just historical facts as if this was the only way it could have turned out. But, what did it feel like for those first Christians? What was it like for the early church to live faithfully in the midst of so much uncertainty and hardship, and how does it connect to us in these times? Please sign up for this in-person 6-week men's study led by Ryan Wampler and Kermit Summerall on Thursdays for lunch. A boxed lunch will be provided and seating will be socially-distanced.

Current Study:

• Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler (Sept. 17-Oct. 8, Online, 4 weeks)

 

Current List of Studies:

• The Psalms of Ascent: Trusting God on an Uphill Journey with Anna Lynne Frazier (Sept. 10-Oct. 8, 6-7:30 p.m., 5 weeks)
• God With Us: A Study of Matthew Chapters 11-28 with Dee Dee Crosby (Sept. 10-Nov. 12, 6-8 p.m., 10 weeks)

 

This fall, the Single Moms group will meet in person on a new night. This group seeks to foster authentic relationships within a community of single mothers and support women as they work to raise their children and go deeper in their faith with Christ. Dinner and childcare provided weekly, but registration is required for attendance. Please sign up.

Are you confused about what it means to be a man in the 21st century? We hear conflicting messages about manhood from pop culture all the time, but what does the Bible say? We don't need a checklist for self improvement, and we need to avoid toxic masculinity, but we do need a deeper understanding of God's design for us and how we uniquely reflect His character. Join us for this class as we discuss the book, "The New Man" by Dan Doriani, as he helps us understand our role in marriage, fatherhood, friendships, wealth, work, fitness and more. Shay Roush will lead the book discussion on Friday mornings. Sign up using the links below. Cost: $10

Current List of Studies:

• Seasoned Hearts: For Those 60 and Up (Sept. 11-Nov. 13, In-Person at The Crossing)
• Seasoned Hearts: For Those 60 and Up (Sept. 11-Nov. 13, Online)

 

Calling all 6th through 8th grade guys! Join us for a night of food, fun, and fellowship. Friday, October 9th from 6-8 PM, come to The Crossing and join us! We will have a night filled with dinner, fun games, and a Biblically based talk where we will learn what it is like to be a man of God. The cost is $5 upon registration. Please contact Caleb Grimm with any questions!