Church Culture Part 3

Crossbridge Community Church (Fort Wayne, Indiana)

I had the opportunity to visit C3 church on my sabbatical as well. Its a church that has great passion to reach its community and impact lives. They meet at the YMCA each week and run a full children and youth program as well at the same time. Being relevant is a huge part of what C3 is all about. From the music to the teaching they present the gospel message in a very effective way without compromising the gospel in any way.

Things I noticed: Greeters at the door who not only walked us in, but helped us check in our kids and showed us around. The band opened with "Highway to Hell" playing which ended up being an excellent lead into the teaching that followed. The number of volunteers who helped set up and take down each and every week was incredible.

What I learned: A church is not defined by four walls and a steeple. Now, I know that no church is perfect and every setting has some unique issues to deal with every week, I was very impressed by this church. When people share a vision and the vision is communicated often, I think the body of Christ really begins to function as one in reaching others. In a YMCA gym, Jesus challenges his followers and draws new people to himself...who would have thought?