OUr History

 



In response to God's leading, the Committee on Church Development of the Presbytery of Whitewater Valley of Indianapolis decided to plant a new church in the Westfield area. The target group was to be young adults, families, and the unchurched. In April of 1998, Eric Lohe was called to be the organizing pastor of this new church development.


Beginning in June of 1998, a diverse group of individuals began meeting to get to know one another, to pray, and to study together - desiring to be faithful to God and to the vision of the Presbytery for this church. As the group congregated, the name "CrossRoads Church at Westfield" emerged. The name seemed to embody the vision God had for our new church. As people, we face many crossroads throughout our lives. At some point, all must decide if they will follow the teachings of Christ.


CrossRoads Church began meeting weekly for worship at Westfield Intermediate School in September of 1999. We have continued to grow since then, both in number and as people who have chosen to deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ.


Much has happened in our short history. Direct involvement in local helping ministries in Westfield such as Open Doors, helping to start Student Impact of Westfield (a campus student ministry), mission trips to Mexico, West Virginia and Mississippi, and "Alpha" small groups. Contemporary media-enhanced worship focused on bringing the good news about Christ through drama and music has made CrossRoads a engaging and active community of God's people in Hamilton County. 


CrossRoads was chartered as a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) on March 7, 2004. Additionally we broke ground on our first facility on October 15, 2006 and had a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on December 13, 2007.

The History Of CRossRoads