The Crossing Church (Minnesota)

The Crossing is a Christian church based in Elk River, Minnesota. As an outreach church, The Crossing exists to "help as many people as can cross the line of faith and follow Jesus.". Sermons are based on biblical principles and taught in one- to twenty-week teaching series. Multiple services are offered at five different locations: Elk River, St. Cloud, Zimmerman and St. Michael, and live-streamed at Freegrace.tv The church is known for its music; along with well-known Christian songs, Crossing Creative has produced two albums and often plays covers of popular secular songs aligned with their sermons.Values and BeliefsLead Pastor Eric Dykstra stated that The Crossing is "always, only about Jesus," and focuses on reaching out to people who normally feel uncomfortable or un-welcomed at traditional churches. The church seeks to "embrace culture rather than disengage from it...to reach more people in an attempt to introduce them to Jesus". The church’s website states that they "maintain a traditional theological position." The Crossing’s Statement of Faith is available on its website, as well as its code of values.History2004 - Eric and Kelly Dykstra were sent by Grace Fellowship Church in Brooklyn Park, MN to lead an Elk River church plant, Woodland Fellowship. At the 2004 Sherburne County Fair the church was renamed to "The Crossing at Woodland Fellowship", based on the votes of fair-goers. Dykstra replanted the church with this vision: "To thrill believers with spiritual truths of an awe-inspiring God and to move seekers one step closer to a real relationship with Jesus." In October, The Crossing at Woodland Fellowship held its first Grand Opening at Marcus Theatres’ Elk River Cinema.