My home church so I will try to keep this as objective as possible. First, this is a Bible-based church. The pastor, while not using an expository style, cites Scripture extensively to support his points. Second, there is a strong emphasis on multi-generational activities, based...
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My home church so I will try to keep this as objective as possible. First, this is a Bible-based church. The pastor, while not using an expository style, cites Scripture extensively to support his points. Second, there is a strong emphasis on multi-generational activities, based on the principles from the book, Sticky Faith. Third, while not advocating the "social Gospel", there is a strong emphasis on community outreach (e.g. good relationships with local elementary schools and neighborhood organizations, hosting police, school, and community meetings and events, hosting an Hispanic church and working alongside them with events and fundraising for their programs). Fourth, a blended contemporary/traditional worship service. Fifth, a high level of lay involvement in ministries such as Vacation Bible Study, Sunday School, Wednesday Night meals and programs, Grief Share, Spice of Life, Kids 2, and other programs. Sixth, a growing young adult segment of the congregation. Seventh, an active small group ministry. Eighth, a friendly and welcoming congregation. Crosstown Covenant Church is a mid-sized church with about 150 regular-attenders. The smaller size doesn't allow for as many ministries as a large church but because of the high level of volunteerism, there are more programs than similarly-sized churches. If you come, prepare for a conversation and if you join, prepare to become involved in a ministry.