A Church on Broadway with Maine on Its Heart
Crosspoint Church meets at 1476 Broadway in Bangor, Maine, the seat of Penobscot County. The church describes itself as a community with one driving purpose: "To Mobilize the People of Maine to become Transformed Followers of Jesus." The leadership often reminds the congregation that Maine ranks among the most spiritually underserved states in the country, and that sense of mission shapes almost everything the church does, from the songs sung on Sunday morning to the names on its global mission map.
Three Sunday Services, Two Styles
Sunday is the heart of the week at Crosspoint. The 8:00 AM gathering leans traditional, while the 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM services are contemporary in style. Each service runs about an hour. A Welcome Center is staffed after every service where newcomers can ask questions, and a Connect Card helps visitors take a first step into the life of the church.
The main auditorium hosts adult services. Children have their own environments during the 9:30 and 11:00 services, and students gather in the Thrive Student Center for their own programming at 9:30 AM. Visitors are invited to come as they are; jeans, t-shirts, and business casual are all common. Parking is straightforward, with three main entrances and plenty of space out front. Services are livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.
CPC Kids: From Nursery Through Sixth Grade
Children's ministry at Crosspoint is organized under the name CPC Kids and runs four parallel programs. Sonshine Nursery welcomes newborns through age three with Bible stories and songs in a secure, loving environment. Waumba Land serves preschoolers ages three through pre-kindergarten during the 9:30 and 11:00 services, teaching that God made them, God loves them, and Jesus wants to be their friend forever. Upstreet is the elementary program for K5 through sixth grade and is built around three truths children are encouraged to carry with them: I need to make the wise choice, I can trust God no matter what, and I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
AWANA rounds out the week with an evening program for ages three through fifth grade. The night is divided into high-energy Game Time, Bible-teaching Council Time, and Book Time focused on Scripture memorization and handbook work. AWANA is a separate program from the Sunday environments, and families can reach the children's ministry team at info@crosspointbangor.com for more information.
Thrive Student Ministry
Middle and high school students meet under the banner of Thrive Student Ministry. On Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30, students gather in the Thrive Student Center for age-specific teaching led by a team in an interactive format. Sunday nights from 5:00 to 6:30 are dedicated to middle schoolers during the school year, with a program designed to dispel the idea that church is boring and to help students grow in their relationship with Jesus. High schoolers meet Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in a smaller group setting focused on prayer requests, accountability, and deeper conversation; summer hours run 5:30 to 7:30.
Men, Women, and Small Groups
Crosspoint Men and Crosspoint Women each run their own ministries with dedicated sign-up pathways and connection forms. Small groups are the primary way the church invites people into deeper community. The church encourages newcomers to fill out a Connect Card to be matched with a group, and those unsure where to start can reach out directly to a pastor through the small groups page.
Serving and Volunteering
Volunteers are the backbone of Sunday morning. Open roles include indoor and outdoor greeters, kids' ministry, the cafe, media and worship teams, traditional service music, facilities, and screen printing. Background checks are required for anyone serving in the nursery, and the church encourages members to step into a place that fits their gifts.
Counseling on Site
Gary Turgeon, a licensed clinical professional counselor, opened his own practice, New Life Behavioral Healthcare and Counseling, at Crosspoint Church in 2015. He holds a Master of Professional Counseling from Liberty University, studied marriage and family therapy, and sees clients ranging from young children to elderly adults. Gary is available Monday through Friday by appointment and can be reached through the church's main number.
Local Outreach: A Network of Partners
Local Outreach is the doorway through which Crosspoint serves the surrounding community. Bangor Christian Schools is a NEASC-accredited K4 through 12 school that teaches young people the excellence of Christ through education. Shepherd's Godparent Home, founded in 1992, provides a safe, welcoming environment for young mothers and their babies, with house parents and staff offering unconditional love and guidance. The Mansion Church is an outreach church in downtown Bangor and part of Crosspoint Church; it ministers to the incarcerated at Penobscot County Jail and Maine State Prison, the homeless in Bangor, and the poor and desolate people of the city.
Global Ministries: Workers in More Than 35 Places
For decades, Crosspoint has supported ministries and workers all over the globe, anchored in Matthew 28:18-20. The Global Ministry is committee-operated and currently supports over 35 global workers and their ministries through prayer, regular check-ins, and provision of needs. Workers serve in Asia, Africa, South America, and North America, and the church displays a missions map showing where these partners serve.
The roster includes Ratio Christi on the University of Maine campus, Lifelines (a CRU ministry in southern Maine focused on discipleship and outdoor ministry), Sam Sadek's work among the Arabic-speaking community in the Washington DC area, and Creation Ministries International. Closer to home, Crosspoint supports Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Christian Civic League of Maine, Living Waters Bible Camp on East Grand Lake, Free Indeed Ministries, Manna Ministries in central Maine, Lighthouse Radio Network, and The Mansion Church.
Piscataquis River Christian Camp
Piscataquis River Christian Camp, or PRCC, is a member-based campground along the Piscataquis River in Guilford, Maine, about a half mile from the Dover side of the covered bridge. Membership is open to anyone; Crosspoint membership is not required. Individual memberships cost $25 and family memberships cost $50, with the membership fee creditable toward camping fees. The campground is simple and community-focused, with quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, no alcohol or smoking on the property, and no lifeguard on duty. Nightly, weekly, and seasonal rates are available.
What Crosspoint Believes
The church's statement of beliefs is rooted in the Bible, which it teaches to be without error. Crosspoint believes that Jesus Christ is God in flesh, fully God and fully man, who lived a sinless life, was crucified for our sins, and rose again three days later. God the Father is described as creator and judge, who sent his Son to liberate humanity from sin. The one true God reveals himself in three distinct, co-equal persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit convicts people of sin, guides them in truth, and brings praise to Jesus Christ.
Salvation is described as a free gift received by placing faith and trust in Jesus Christ, with baptism as an outward expression of that decision. Communion is celebrated as a symbolic reminder of Christ's body broken and blood shed on the cross. Heaven and hell are described as the two possible destinations after death, and sin is anything we think, say, or do that disobeys the Bible, resulting in broken relationships with God and with others.
The Five Movements of a Transformed Follower
Crosspoint's discipleship pathway, called the CPC Experience, names five movements: Seek, creating environments where Mainers can encounter Jesus; Surrender, cultivating moments of heartfelt submission; Grow, biblically guiding and equipping people; Go, sending people to show and share the love of Jesus; and Multiply, developing and empowering the next generation of disciple-makers. Seven staff mantras undergird the culture: Leave the Nets, Water the Roots, Wash the Feet, Finish the Race, Fight the Giants, Wreck the Roof, and Stack the Stones.
Messages, Podcasts, and Resources
Sermons, called "Messages," are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. A weekly podcast called the Scripture Examined Podcast extends the teaching beyond Sunday mornings. Spotify playlists featuring current songs and a worship collection help the congregation keep worship going throughout the week. The Resources page recommends books, podcasts, and YouTube channels in categories that include apologetics, sexuality, Jesus, Scripture, missions, outreach, sharing your faith, men, women, and marriage and parenting. A Church Center app puts small groups, events, giving, and check-in in one place.
Giving and Leadership
Crosspoint supports its ministry through online giving, Venmo (@crosspointbangor), and in-service offerings. Deacons who serve the church include Jack Bridges (Chairman), Tim Collins, Larry Cook, Ervin Dumond, Tyler Duncan, Mike Giles, Nick Lunn, Jamie Meyers, Rich Nickerson, Steve Socoby, and Joel Stanley.