CrossCurrent Ministries, in Ashburn,
Virginia, targets people of any age with a post-modern
mindset; single and married, in college and out of college, with
jobs or without jobs, with kids or without kids. We're
not so much about an age as an attitude. We intentionally
design our ministry to speak and demonstrate the truths of Jesus
Christ to unchurched and unconvinced people. Our purpose is to build
relationships with God and people, growing together to become fully
devoted followers of Christ.
CrossCurrent
has seven staff members and dozens of volunteer leaders. We are all
here to serve you and help you grow in your relationship with God.
We encourage you to be in touch with us at any time. Our new offices
are located over in Countryside Sterling and someone is here Monday
through Friday, 9:00 - 5:00. The new Crosscurrent office phone number
is 703.433.5414 Chris Eads is the CrossCurrent
Pastor. He can be reached at [email protected].
Kevin Hancock is our Executive Pastor.
You can reach Kevin at [email protected].
Kevin's assistant, Christina Hancock, can be reached at [email protected].
Jan Israel is Chris Eads' assistant. She can be reached at
[email protected].
If you have a financial concern, please contact Helen Gernhardt [email protected].
Shannon Havens is the Children's Ministry Director and can be reached
at or [email protected].
John Dively is our newest addition joining CrossCurrent as our Worship
Pastor and can be reached at [email protected].
We
don't have a dress code. Most
people dress casually and comfortably;
any style is welcome. You�ll get a hello at the door, be asked if
you are new if our Connection team doesn't recognize you as a regular,
and get an offer for help. Inside your bulletin, you'll find a "Communicator"
card that we'll invite you to fill out if you'd like to find out
more about CrossCurrent and how to get connected. Don't
stress, if you just want to check us out without any commitment
and without being singled out, that's cool. We have an alternative
type band instead of a choir. When the music starts, stand up -
sit down, whatever feels right. Lights will be low so you can just
observe in anonymity if you want, or join in the experience of worship
if you are moved to. Remember the old offering plate? Well we don't
have them. Giving is only for the regulars who call CrossCurrent
and Christian Fellowship home and there are boxes by the doors for
that. This is a safe place to come
with your questions if you don't have a relationship with Christ,
or aren't quite sure you even want one. Just come with your curiosity
and inquiries. Having a relationship with
Jesus Christ isn't an "arrival"; its a journey.
There are people here who can help you with the road map, if you
are interested in the destination. One of the best way to get plugged
in, investigate Christianity in a safe place, or grow in your walk
with God, is by joining one of the many mid-week small groups. There
are cards in the lobby that describe each of these. If you have
questions about any of these, there are always people around the
tables to help you.
Jesus replied: " 'Love
the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and
with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment.
And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All
the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." �
Matthew 22:37-39 (NIV)
So, you may be asking, "What
is CrossCurrent all about?" Well, other than striving
to follow the commandments of God, especially the two listed above,
we have established a set of six core values that are priorities
for our group in our walk.
1. Ministry
should be prayer-centered, God-breathed, and we should expect God
to transform the lives of people who are a part of CrossCurrent,
to make full devotion to Christ just plain normal.
They
devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship,
to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with
awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles.
� Acts 2:42-43
2.
People are looking for authentic relationships, therefore everything
we do should place accepting relationships first, regardless of a
person's behavior, beliefs, or skills.
Every
day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke
bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts,
praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. � Acts 2:46-47
3.
Lost people matter to God, and therefore ought to matter to us. Our
ministry should have as its highest mission to intentionally seek
out non-believing people to communicate God's love to them.
I tell you, there is rejoicing
in the presence of angels of God over one sinner who repents. �
Luke 5:10
4. Excellence in everything we do should be
a priority, for excellence honors God and is an act of worship.
Whatever you do, work at it with
all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you
know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.
It is the Lord Christ you are serving. � Colossians 3:23-24
5. Life change will occur best in small groups,
therefore every believer should be part of a small group.
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,
he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! � 2 Corinthians
5:17
6. People are looking for a place of significance
and service; therefore, every person should be given the opportunity
to use their gifts and talents, even if their skill is not superb.
Each one should use whatever
gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's
grace in its various forms. � 1 Peter 4:10
CrossCurrent Ministries is aimed at providing
a culturally relevant presentation of biblical truth to people who
do not believe. Our goal is to help people understand the truths
of the Bible, and to experience an authentic and biblical expression
of Christianity, while honoring their process of decision making,
and allowing them the space and time to sort through what they believe
and why.