A Church with a Heart on 24th Avenue SE
CrossPointe Church sits in southeast Norman, Oklahoma, at 2601 24th Avenue SE, just minutes from the University of Oklahoma campus. The congregation calls itself "A Church with a Heart" and frames its purpose with a mission statement: "We Exist to Shine Our Love for God, Our Love for One Another, and Our Love for A Broken World." That phrase - Love for God, Love for One Another, Love for a Broken World - shows up across everything the church does, from Sunday gatherings to a weekday preschool and a network of small groups that meet in homes and on campus.
CrossPointe is a Baptist church that holds to classic evangelical beliefs about God, Scripture, and salvation while remaining intentionally accessible. Visitors are told to come as they are, grab a cup of coffee, and meet a few friendly faces. The atmosphere is casual, the music is contemporary, and the goal is for every guest to leave feeling welcomed and pointed toward a next step.
Sunday Mornings at 9 and 10:30
Worship services are held on Sundays at 9:00 and 10:30 AM, and the two services follow the same format. A service typically runs 60 to 75 minutes and includes music, congregational worship, and a message that connects faith with everyday life. Dress is whatever feels comfortable - jeans and a t-shirt are as welcome as a button-down.
First-time guests enter through the Welcome Center entrance, marked with large "Welcome Center" letters. A host is available to answer questions, help with directions, and assist with kids' check-in. While no advance registration is required, a Plan a Visit form gives the church a chance to contact guests beforehand and match them with a host. Filling out the form before 4 PM on Friday also lets the children's team prepare check-in information for any kids in the family.
Kingdom Kids: Nursery Through Fifth Grade
Children are a major focus at CrossPointe. Kingdom Kids serves kids from nursery through fifth grade on Sunday mornings at both services and again on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM. On a first visit, families arrive about ten minutes early and stop at the Children's Welcome Center, where a volunteer registers the family and walks them to the right room.
Age groups meet in the children's center:
- Nursery (birth to 24 months): Care is offered during both Sunday services and on Wednesday nights. The room is downstairs, on the right hallway.
- Preschool (age 2 through kindergarten): Sunday School meets during both services. The room is downstairs, on the left hallway.
- Elementary (grades 1 to 5): Small groups meet at 9:00 AM and Kids Church meets at 10:30 AM. This group meets in the "Palace," the large upstairs room.
At check-in, each child receives a name tag and the parent receives a claim tag with a matching security code. Parents show the claim tag at pickup. If a parent loses the tag, a volunteer helps. If a child needs a parent during the service, the team calls the phone number on file, so keeping that number current at check-in matters.
Parents are welcome to stay with their child at any age, including joining upstairs in the Palace for Kids Church. The church also asks families to share any allergies, disabilities, or other care instructions at the welcome center. Safety is taken seriously: every Kingdom Kids volunteer has attended CrossPointe for at least six months, passed a background check, and completed a child safety training course before serving.
The children's wing also houses the CrossPointe Early Learning Center, a Bible-based preschool for ages 2 to 5 that runs Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Families can call 405-365-4444 or stop by the church office to pick up an information packet.
CrossPointe Student Ministries
Middle and high school students have their own ministry, called CrossPointe Student Ministries, with a four-part mission: to Equip students with the truth of God's Word, Encourage students to live a life of worship to God, Provide opportunities to serve others, and Cultivate an environment that is open to questions, grounded in authenticity, and ready for fun.
On Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM, students gather for an icebreaker game and then split into guys' and girls' small groups to study the Bible. On Wednesday nights, doors open at 6:00 PM with a game room featuring pool, foosball, Jungle Pong, and 9 Square in the Air. At 6:30 PM, a group game kicks off the evening, followed by a large group lesson and time in small groups. Student Ministry Director Jared Perry and his team partner with parents and welcome questions; Perry can be reached at jperry@crosspointe.tv or through the church office at 405-329-0823.
Groups for Every Season of Life
CrossPointe believes faith grows through relationships, and the church has built a layered groups system to help everyone find a starting point. The directory on Church Center lists five kinds of groups:
- Community Groups are larger, more casual gatherings that help newcomers meet people without the pressure of a small setting. Drop-ins are welcome.
- Campus Groups meet at the church on a regular schedule, making them easy to visit. No invitation or approval is needed.
- Small Groups are smaller gatherings designed for personal conversation, prayer, and deeper connection. Visitors request to join through Church Center to get connected before the first meeting.
- Support Groups walk people through particular seasons of life. Drop-ins are welcome; meeting details are in the directory.
- Mid-Week Groups are class-style Bible studies and learning conversations held beyond Sunday morning. Visitors can drop in without an invitation.
Group Link is a periodic mixer where prospective members can meet group leaders and ask questions. Anyone interested in starting a Small Group can email the office to begin the conversation. The "Help Me Find a Group" form on the church site connects people with the office, which pairs them with a group that fits their schedule and season of life.
What the Church Believes
CrossPointe teaches a historic evangelical stream of Christian belief, organized around a list of core doctrines:
- God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe, eternally existing in three co-equal persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- Humanity is made in God's image but marred by an attitude of disobedience called sin, which separates people from God.
- Eternity means that every person will exist forever, either eternally separated from God in Hell or in union with God in Heaven through forgiveness and salvation.
- Jesus Christ is the co-equal Son of God, who lived a sinless life, died on the cross as the perfect sacrifice, rose again after three days, ascended to Heaven, and will return to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
- Salvation is a gift from God. No amount of self-improvement or good works can pay for sin; eternal life begins the moment a person trusts in Jesus Christ by faith.
- Security of the believer is treated with respect for both eternal security and conditional security positions held within the church. The church strongly maintains that salvation comes by the grace and power of God, not by human effort.
- The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son, makes people aware of their need for Jesus, lives in every Christian from salvation, and gives power, understanding, and guidance for daily living.
- The Bible is God's Word, written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error.
The church practices believer's baptism by immersion as an outward display of an inward commitment to follow Christ, symbolizing the old self being buried and a new creation being born again.
Foundations, Baptism, and Next Steps
For new believers, CrossPointe offers a clear path. Foundations is a six-week, self-guided study on the core truths of the Christian faith, covering the nature of God, the nature of man, sin, salvation, discipleship, and the joy of belonging to the church. It is recommended for new believers and required for anyone pursuing CrossPointe membership. Study guides are available to download, and Foundations groups meet throughout the year for those who want to learn in community.
The Next Steps ministry also walks people through a sequence: meet with a pastor, schedule a baptism, and get baptized. A devotional plan and a "I Have Decided" form help connect new believers with a team member who will follow up.
CrossPointe Central and the Under One Roof Project
CrossPointe Central is the church's hub for serving opportunities. Through Central, members can browse current volunteer openings, find a place to serve that matches their gifts, and connect with ministry leaders. The Enrich Internship is also housed within Central, offering a structured pathway for students and young adults to grow in ministry skills.
The Under One Roof initiative is the church's effort to bring two of its ministries together in a single shared space. The stated goal is to strengthen collaboration, build deeper relationships, and create room for what God wants to do next. It is described by the church as more than a building project: it is about unity, stewardship, and expanding the church's impact in Norman.
Giving, Prayer, and Staying Connected
Giving is available online through a secure portal, and recurring gifts can be managed with a member login. Text-to-give is also offered by texting the keyword HEART and a giving amount to 73256. In-person giving is available during services and Wednesday nights.
A prayer wall lets members and guests submit prayer requests and praise reports online. Submissions may take up to 24 hours to appear, and requesters can choose whether to share publicly or anonymously.
CrossPointe also livestreams services and posts a sermon archive on its YouTube channel. The Church Center app, available on iOS and Android, is the easiest way to register for events, join a group, update family information, and follow along with sermons and giving. The Bible App connection lets members read plans together, including a Gospel of John reading plan recommended for new believers.
For a first visit, the church's invitation is simple: enter through the Welcome Center, grab a coffee, and let someone help your family get settled. The rest, the church says, grows from there.