Crossing Students
Growing Faith Through Relationships
What We're About
To move the hearts and minds of more students to believe that Jesus is more
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. We want our Sunday mornings, small groups, and events to be places that are welcoming to anyone – students who are strong and mature in their faith that want to grow deeper as well as students who are not sure what they believe and want a place to ask questions and get honest, humble answers. Click here for an opportunity to know our staff and get contact information.
Sunday Mornings
High School offers classes at both our first (8:20) and third (11:15) services. All Sunday morning classes are designed to help students grow in their ability to understand the Bible, see how it applies to their lives, discuss relevant topics and issues, and develop relationships with their peers. Sundays are a great time for a new student to try out the class and meet staff members. To facilitate that, please email Audrey High
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 Bachman or Audrey High
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.
Sunday Mornings
Middle School offers classes at both our first (8:20) and third (11:15) services. On Sundays we teach the Bible in relevant ways to middle schoolers in a fun and relational environment around tables with discussion. Sundays are a great time for a new student to try out the class and meet staff members. To facilitate that, please email Laura Miller
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 2019
For those who will be 9th–12th graders in August 2019. Dates and details will be released in December 2018.
Jamaica
We will be heading to Harmons, Jamaica for our annual parent/high school student mission trip on June 2019. Dates and details will be released in December 2018. For more information about the trip, please email Anthony Alphin.
Middle School
Think Tank - Weekly Small Groups
• Wednesdays, 6:15–8:00 p.m. (Sept. 5- Nov. 28)
• 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 2019
For those who will be 6th–8th graders in August 2019. Dates and details will be released in December 2018.
