Tucked along Janice Drive between Highland and St. John near the intersection of US 30 and 41, Crossroads Community Church meets every Sunday morning to worship, study Scripture, and send its members back out into Schererville and beyond. The congregation describes its mission in three words: developing fully devoted followers of Christ. It backs that up with two Sunday services, a wide network of small groups called Missional Communities, and children's, student, and recovery ministries that run throughout the week. From JAM on Sunday mornings to Brickhouse on Sunday nights, the church builds age-specific ministry around every season of family life.
Sundays at 9:00 and 10:30
Worship services begin at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM on Sundays, and each one runs about an hour. Singers lead contemporary Christian worship songs with an occasional hymn, followed by a sermon preached from the Bible for about 30 minutes. From time to time a baptism or Communion is included in the service. Guests are never asked to give; offering is reserved for members and regular attenders, and paper or digital connect cards offer a low-pressure way to introduce yourself.
Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate are free in the atrium, and baked goods are available between the two morning services. Connection Point in the atrium carries information about ministries and events, and the Frontlines Team greets at the doors.
A Modern-Rock Sound in Worship
The Worship Arts ministry aims to give the congregation a way to corporately respond to the goodness, mercy, and grace of God through Jesus. The current sound is a progressive, modern-rock vibe drawing on artists like Bethel Worship, Elevation Church, Kari Jobe, Vertical Worship, Jesus Culture, Phil Wickham, and Chris McClarney. The team curates a Spotify playlist of the songs it currently plays, and musicians or singers interested in joining the band can reach the church office. Worship Arts staff pray that God would lead the ministry, both for the team and for those joining, as everyone gets to know who God is through the act of worship through song.
JAM: A Place for Kids on Sundays
Children's ministry at Crossroads is called JAM, and Kids Ministry Director Stephanie Lester oversees the team. JAM runs during both Sunday services, giving families with babies and school-age children age-appropriate programming during the 9:00 and 10:30 AM hours. Volunteers serve in JAM by signing up online, and parents with detailed questions about the program can reach Stephanie by email or by calling 219.322.6400.
Brickhouse for Middle and High Schoolers
Middle and high school students gather at Brickhouse on Sunday nights from 5:00 to 7:00 PM during the school year for games, teaching, and small-group time. Students can email the church or call 219.322.6400 for the schedule and program details.
GEMS for Girls
Girls in kindergarten through sixth grade find a year-round home in GEMS Girls' Clubs, which meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, September through April. The club welcomes each girl into a community of mentors and peers who care about her, in a safe environment to learn about God, His Word, and His world. The Crossroads GEMS chapter is part of the broader GEMS organization.
Missional Communities: Small Groups for Every Season of Life
Rather than traditional Sunday school classes, Crossroads builds adult discipleship around Missional Communities, or MCs, that meet throughout the week. A sermon-based adult discussion gathers in MC2 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM on Sundays. Tuesday evenings include a young-adults Bible study with card and board games, a women's Bible study with childcare available, and a rotating adults' Bible study that welcomes kids. Wednesdays bring an online or in-home discussion aimed mostly at retirees. Thursday evenings host a mixed small group and a couples group, a Friday evening gathering welcomes retirement-age couples in a Schererville host home, and Saturday mornings fill the atrium with men 16 and older for the Men's Fraternity.
Women's Ministry and Moms Connect
Women's Bible study groups gather on Tuesday mornings and Tuesday evenings, and a monthly Sunday afternoon group serves single, widowed, and divorced women. Moms of children from newborn through high school meet on the second Wednesday of each month from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, September through May, for Moms Connect, a curriculum-driven group where they share life through faith-based discussion, snacks, and childcare. Registration runs $70 for two semesters, covering materials and childcare, and Tabitha Massey coordinates the program.
Men's Fraternity on Saturday Mornings
Men 16 and up are invited to the Men's Fraternity, which meets Saturday mornings from 8:00 to 9:30 AM in the Crossroads atrium during the school year. A hot breakfast leads into a short video study and conversation in a laid-back environment. Drew Brown and Joe Burdick coordinate the group, and men of all ages are welcome.
DivorceCare and GriefShare
For those walking through separation or divorce, DivorceCare meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. The support group covers weekly topics such as Facing My Anger, Financial Survival, and Forgiveness and Reconciliation, with online registration available through the DivorceCare program. Those grieving the loss of a loved one find a parallel space in the GriefShare ministry.
What Crossroads Believes
Crossroads teaches that the Bible is God's word to all humanity, written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit, and that it is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe, eternally existing in three co-equal persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is the Son of God, born of the Virgin Mary, who lived a sinless life, died on the cross as the perfect sacrifice for sin, rose again after three days, and will return again as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Salvation is a gift from God, received by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness, and eternal life begins the moment a person receives Christ by faith. The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son, lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation, and provides spiritual gifts, fruit, power for living, and understanding. Heaven is the place of eternal union with God, and Hell is the place of eternal separation from God.
Five Values: Transformation, Relationship, Leadership, Generosity, Mission
Crossroads organizes its life around five values that flow from being a gospel-centered church. Transformation is the inside-out work of the Spirit that helps a follower of Christ grow up in Christ. Relationship emphasizes that real life change happens in close community, the way Jesus loved his disciples. Leadership focuses on intentionally developing leaders who develop other leaders, following the servant example of Jesus. Generosity reflects the heart of God who freely gave his best. Mission calls every believer to use their gifts for the Great Commission.
From Janice Drive to the World
Crossroads invests in the next generation through a back-to-school supply drive, Operation Christmas Child, Angel Tree, Homeschool Hangouts, KidsHope USA, Youth For Christ at Hanover Central High School, and InterVarsity at Purdue Northwest. The church meets basic needs through partnerships with Pacific Garden Mission, the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, Hopkins Park, the Crossroads Firewood Charity, and Sheltered 91.
Crossroads also supports a stable of missionaries. Lane Lareau serves with the Navigators in Clarkston, Georgia, mentoring local leaders in community disciple-making. Brent and Hollie Dodd serve in the Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico. Rev. Tshililo Liphadzi pastors Reformed Church Midrand between Pretoria and Johannesburg in the Reformed Church in South Africa Synod Soutpansberg, planting churches and building a seminary. Noah and Katie Butterfield work with Youth With a Mission in Orlando to train the next generation of missionaries. ReFrame Ministries, Resonate Global Mission, RaiseUp Global Ministries, and a Burmese Ministry Fund round out the partnerships.
WHAT IF: A Mortgage Paid Off and Room to Grow
When the congregation asked, "WHAT IF we paid off our mortgage?" the answer came back yes. Crossroads then committed 10 percent of all WHAT IF funds to missions, with gifts flowing to the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, to the Butterfields, and to other partners. The same season is bringing classroom updates to Cattail Creek, MC1, and MC2 for kids, teens, and adults, plus a new sign and a refurbished parking lot. The new sign will read: "Hello world! We're here! We care! And you're welcome to join us!"
Planning a First Visit
Crossroads sits at 1538 Janice Drive in Schererville, just minutes from US 30 and 41. The church livestreams services online, and the church app puts sermon notes, Bible links, event registration, prayer requests, and giving in one place. Prayer requests can be sent any day of the week to a prayer team led by Kathy Van Zyl, Hank Bakker, and Diane Aardema. Visitors who want to give Crossroads a heads-up can fill out a paper or digital connect card during their first Sunday.