Every week we see God’s hand at work in our church. Worship services are full, kids’ classrooms are buzzing, students and young adults are gathering in record numbers, and new faces are joining our family week after week. In so many ways, our church is truly “busting at the seams.” What a wonderful problem to have because it’s evidence of the hunger people have for God’s presence, truth, and grace.
That’s why we are stepping forward with a new, God-sized idea: Greater Things: A Place for Generations. This is not just about a building—it’s about making room for so many of the friends, neighbors, and family members that you have invited to come and see what God is doing at Crossroads Christian Fellowship. They will have a space to continue to meet the life-changing presence of Jesus.
This building is simply a tool in God’s hands: a tool for reaching children, strengthening students, gathering families, and sending disciples, not just for this moment in history, but for the ages to come. As a church of generations, we are building not only for ourselves, but for our children, our grandchildren, and those who haven’t even walked through our doors yet.
Let me take a second to pause and thank you. Through your faithfulness and generosity, nearly $1.8 million has already been set aside toward this project. That is nothing short of remarkable! Your giving has already built a foundation of faith, and together we are trusting God to carry this vision forward.
We believe the future of our church is not defined by our limitations, but by the limitless power of God. “Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us…” We know that God is calling us into greater faith, greater impact, and greater transformation in our community and beyond. It can be a bit of a scary place to be, but we know this is exactly where God wants us: fully dependent on Him.
In the weeks ahead, you’ll hear more about this vision and how you can be part of it. For now, we simply ask you to pray—for God’s guidance, provision, and unity as we take this next step of faith. Let’s believe together for greater things—for all generations.
With love and gratitude,
~paul
As we look toward Greater Things, these images provide a glimpse of what God is calling us to build together. More than walls and windows, this vision represents a place where lives will be transformed, faith will be strengthened, and the next generation will encounter Christ. Each space has been prayerfully designed to serve our church family and extend the love of Jesus into our community. What you see here is not just a building—it is a foundation for ministry, discipleship, and outreach for years to come.
LIVES TRANSFORMED
TESTIMONIES OF HOW GOD HAS MOVED THROUGH OUR CHURCH
“For most of my life, I held the belief that church wasn’t a place for me; I just didn’t fit in there and that was true for most of my childhood. When I came to Crossroads, I felt a sense of joy and belonging inside a church. My decades-long search for a connection with Jesus was finally over. My Crossroads family lovingly showed me through Scripture what God says about me, and now I no longer suffer with debilitating social anxiety and fear that kept me isolated, quietly longing for meaningful connection.
I cannot put into words the gratitude I have for God bringing us to Crossroads.”
- AMANDA ALLEN
“Now we have been back [at Crossroads] for several months, and it is obvious that the Spirit is alive and well in this body. The preaching is Biblical and theologically strong. We love that Pastor Paul is not af raid to be truthful and call us out when needed. There are so many opportunities to serve, enjoy fellowship, and know God better.”
- TIM & BETTY DARR
“I love Crossroads and it is home to me. I truly feel in my heart that had I not come to Crossroads, I would not be here today. God and Crossroads saved my life.”
-SHIRLEY STINE
“When we started Child Bridge, our home church didn’t just witness this vision—they shared in it. Together, we’ve seen God change lives and reshape child welfare in Montana. It continues to grow and expand even today. I believe that same spirit of faith, vision and courage is leading us now—because God isn’t finished with Crossroads. He has even “Greater Things” ahead!”
- MARY BRYAN, FOUNDER, CHILD BRIDGE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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We believe God is moving in our church, opening doors for ministry that we could not have imagined a few years ago. Our community and congregation are growing, opportunities for outreach are multiplying, and the needs around us are greater than ever. In prayer and discernment, the Elder Board of Crossroads has sensed God inviting us to trust Him for more — to step into “Greater Things” that will impact lives for Christ and extend His kingdom in our community and beyond. God has uniquely prepared our church family — with the vision, the unity, and the resources — to take this step of faith. By beginning this journey together, we position ourselves to draw closer to God in His leading, strengthen His work among us, trust His plan and invest in kingdom impact that future generations will carry forward.
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Everything we do f lows f rom our mission to know Christ and make Him known. This new project is one way God is equipping us to do that more with what He has given us—by building capacity for worship, discipleship, and service that will help us reach far beyond our walls with the hope of the gospel. The vision is not a building; the vision is transformed lives through a mult-generational, community-focused church that represents the truth, grace and love of God throughout the world. The building is only a means to that end.
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No — it’s about people and relationships! Buildings are a tool for ministry, an instrument in God’s hands. With the significant increased growth we see an opportunity for more people to encounter Jesus, grow in faith, build relationships and community with one another and be equipped to expand the kingdom. Again, the building is simply a means to that end.
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We are praying and believe this journey together as a family will strengthen our faith, unify our church and draw us even closer to Jesus. He is already increasing the faith of Crossroads leadership who are learning to grow in our trust of Him. As we step out in sacrificial generosity and obedience, we trust that God will deepen our dependence on Him and multiply the spiritual f ruit in and through our lives. As we pray to hear His voice, we’ll get to watch together and celebrate what He does through our church family.
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This is about being kingdom focused. Our vision of being “A Place for Generations,” means different ages and demographics of our congregation, but it also means that we are thinking about generations to come! We are sowing seeds today that will bear Kingdom f ruit tomorrow. We have often thought about the investment made by previous leaders of this church to get us to where we are today. In a similar way, we intend to set up future generations for the greater things God has for them as well. By investing in this work, we ensure that future generations will have a place to worship, encounter Christ, be discipled, and be equipped to serve. We are not just building for ourselves, but for those who will come after us.
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This is a Spirit-led initiative. We ask you to pray, listen to how God would like you to give, act in obedience and trust, and watch Him work! Our program has a 36-month giving window. While we need significant funds upfront to get started, annual pledges may be made for subsequent giving. For more information on giving through ACH transfers, checks, stocks or other assets, please visit our website: CROSSROADSBIGFORK.COM/GREATERTHINGS We’d love to have a conversation with you to answer any other specific questions you have.
THE NUMBERS
God is calling us into “Greater Things”, and together we have the privilege of responding in faith. The vision before us will require $8.5 million in total resources. By God’s grace, and through the generosity of early gifts, we have already received $1.8 million toward this goal. We now invite you to join us in prayerfully considering how the Lord may be leading you to participate.
This is more than a financial campaign—it is a spiritual journey. Each of us is encouraged to seek God’s direction, listen for His leading, respond with joyful obedience and watch what He will do! As we give, we are not just funding a building; we are investing in a legacy of ministry, discipleship, and outreach for generations to come.
THERE ARE MANY WAYS YOU CAN PARTICIPATE
