Crossing Students
Growing Faith Through Relationships
Our Mission
Crossing Students strives to create a community that students want to be a part of—a community that encourages genuine Christian friendships and engages God’s truth in a relevant way. When students come on Sunday morning, they’ll have opportunities to interact with each other, hear challenging teaching from the Bible, and discuss how that truth relates to their lives.
Sunday Mornings
- 9:30-10:45 a.m. – Freshmen and Sophomores meet in 319, Juniors and Seniors in 320
- Sunday classes focus on two things: people and teaching. Half of the class is spent hanging out and talking with other students and leaders. The other half of the class is spent in a discussion-oriented lesson that teaches us what the Bible has to say on a topic or in a passage, and how that is relevant to your life.
Small Groups
There are small groups for each grade and gender that meet on different nights of the week led by our leaders during the school year. If you are interested in getting involved, email James.
Serving Opportunity
We believe that serving is an important aspect of the Christian life. Two ways we encourage students to serve is through church events and community partnerships. We have an ongoing partnership with Woodhaven that consists of several events that happen throughout the year. Visit www.woodhaventeam.org to learn more about this wonderful organization and look for posts on our social media with more details. More serving opportunities include Crossing Kid’s Fall Fest, For Columbia, and other various volunteer opportunities that present themselves during the year.
Thursday Morning Bible Study
Each Thursday morning from now until Thanksgiving, we will be having a Bible study from 7:15 to 8:30. This is a study for students who are really desiring to go deeper in their understanding of Scripture and wanting to grow in their devotional life. Students are welcome to leave as needed, but we’ve set the end time at 8:30 so that most schools in Columbia could still be driven to in time for school to start. Just bring a Bible, notebook for notes, and a pen to write with. We’ll provide coffee and breakfast. This Fall we will be studying the book of Mark.
Contact: Justin Garrett
Sunday Mornings
- 9:30-10:45 a.m. – RM 314, 315
- Each Sunday, students will have an opportunity to build relationships with their leaders and fellow students and grow in the knowledge and love of God.
Think Tank - Small Groups
Crossing Students believes that the biggest spiritual changes in people’s lives come through the context of relationships. That’s why small groups are the number one thing we want teenagers to be involved in. Think Tank meets every Wednesday from 6:15-8 pm in the Student Center. It’s a chance for students to spend time with their peers as well as their leaders, growing in depth of relationship and learning about God together. Students are divided by grade and gender, and dinner is provided. Please contact Laura Miller or Dan Moore with questions or interest.
1. Gospel Centered
The Crossing Students Team is committed to not simply preaching morals, but to preaching the Gospel of Grace. The Bible does have commands to be obeyed, but when it is reduced to a list of dos and don’ts the core message has been lost. We don’t seek to simply produce “good kids” but disciples of Jesus.
2. Biblically Founded
The underlying foundation of everything at The Crossing and at Crossing Students is the Bible. We believe it is the authoritative Word of God and that it is our “daily bread” which we need more than food, even if we don’t realize it. Therefore, every class, bible study, book discussion, leader meeting, and small group is both rooted in and focused on God’s Word.
3. Relationship Focused
Evangelism and discipleship are both most fruitfully carried out within the context of genuine relationships. Everything we do, from small groups to Sunday mornings to special events, are designed to promote honest and growing relationships between students and students, and students and leaders.
4. Parent Partnered
As important as it is for your student to be involved in a ministry and a church, we’re convinced the most impactful spiritual influences any teenager has is his or her parents. Crossing Students aim to partner with parents and families, and as such The Crossing offers regular Legacy Classes to inform and help families. Additionally, we welcome feedback, criticism, and communication with both students and parents.
Highschool
Camp Rocky Top 2018
For those who will be 9th–12th graders in August 2018. Crossing High School is taking Camp Rocky Top back to Tennessee next summer for a beautiful week in the mountains. We have morning devotions with Bible studies and nightly worship with lessons and discussions. There are many available activities including; white-water rafting, rock-climbing wall, low ropes course, hiking trails, basketball and volleyball courts, fields for Ultimate Frisbee and Wiffle Ball, and a wave pool. Cost is $410. Scholarships available.
Jamaica
We will be heading to Harmons, Jamaica for our annual parent/high school student mission trip on June 10-17, 2018. If you want to sign up for this trip and pay the $100 deposit per family member, click here. For more information about the trip, please email Anthony Alphin.
Middle School
Think Tank - Weekly Small Groups
• Wednesdays, 6:15–8:00 p.m. (Jan. 24th- May 2)
• Student Center
• Contact: Dan Moore or Laura Miller
Crossing Students believes that the biggest spiritual changes in people’s lives come through the context of relationships. That’s why small groups are the number one thing we want teenagers to be involved in. Think Tank meets every Wednesday from 6:15-8:30 pm in the Student Center. It’s a chance for students to spend time with their peers as well as their leaders, growing in depth of relationship and learning about God together. Students are divided by grade and gender, and dinner is provided. Please contact Laura Miller with questions or interest.
Camp Awesome 2018
For those who will be 6th–8th graders in August 2018. Crossing Middle School is taking Camp Awesome back to Tennessee next summer for a beautiful week in the mountains. We have morning devotions with Bible studies and nightly worship with lessons and discussions. There are many available activities including; rock-climbing wall, low ropes course, hiking trails, basketball and volleyball courts, fields for Ultimate Frisbee and Wiffle Ball, and a wave pool. Cost is $410. Scholarships available.
