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In 2003, Crossroads opened its first full service cafe called Third Place Cafe. In 2005, a 3,000-seat worship center and chapel was opened. To celebrate the opening of the worship center several concerts were presented featuring artists such as [[Olivia Newton-John]], [[SHeDAISY]], [[Delirious?]], [[Jeremy Camp]], [[Michael W. Smith]], [[Lonestar]], [[Casting Crowns]], [[Phil Vassar]] and [[Third Day]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_pwwi/is_200504/ai_n13635932|title=Crossroads Concerts at Corona's Newest Concert Venue|publisher=[[FindArticles]]|accessdate=2009-04-12 | year=2005}}</ref>
In 2003, Crossroads opened its first full service cafe called Third Place Cafe. In 2005, a 3,000-seat worship center and chapel was opened. To celebrate the opening of the worship center several concerts were presented featuring artists such as [[Olivia Newton-John]], [[SHeDAISY]], [[Delirious?]], [[Jeremy Camp]], [[Michael W. Smith]], [[Lonestar]], [[Casting Crowns]], [[Phil Vassar]] and [[Third Day]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_pwwi/is_200504/ai_n13635932|title=Crossroads Concerts at Corona's Newest Concert Venue|publisher=[[FindArticles]]|accessdate=2009-04-12 | year=2005}}</ref>


Third Place Cafe was retired in 2013 and the space has been converted into a coffee shop named "Restoration Roasters." It is run by the Corona-Norco Rescue Mission.<ref>{{cite web|title=Restoration Roasters|url=http://www.restorationroasters.com/|publisher=Restoration Roasters}}</ref>
Third Place Cafe was retired in 2013 and the space has been converted into a coffee shop named "Restoration Roasters." It is run by the Orange County Rescue Mission.<ref>{{cite web|title=Restoration Roasters|url=http://www.restorationroasters.com/|publisher=Restoration Roasters}}</ref>


==General==
==General==
Crossroads Christian Church is situated on a {{convert|38|acre|m2}} campus. The church has different ministries available to attendees as well as online audio and video sermons, photos from events, disabilities, men's & women's bible studies, singles, youth, seniors, as well as a separate [[Spanish language]] ministry. It also offers an online [[Facebook]] campus in which people can participate in the Sunday sermons. The church also offers mid-week youth services specifically targeted to Junior High on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings, High School on Sunday Evening and College/Young Adult on Thursday evenings. All mid-week services meet in the Plex auditorium.
Crossroads Christian Church is situated on a {{convert|38|acre|m2}} campus. The church has different ministries available to attendees as well as online audio and video sermons, photos from events, disabilities, men's & women's bible studies, singles, youth, seniors, as well as a separate [[Spanish language]] ministry. It also offers an online [[Facebook]] campus in which people can participate in the Sunday sermons. The church also offers mid-week youth services specifically targeted to Junior High on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings, High School on Sunday Evening and College/Young Adult on Thursday evenings. All mid-week services meet in the Plex auditorium.


===Restoration Roasters===
===Restoration Roasters===
Restoration Roasters is a full service cafe located on the Crossroads Christian Church campus. When you purchase their products, 100% of the net proceeds go to support the work at the Corona Norco Rescue Mission.
Restoration Roasters is a full service cafe located on the Crossroads Christian Church campus. When you purchase their products, 100% of the net proceeds go to support the work at the Orange County Rescue Mission.

==Beliefs==
Crossroads Christian Church bases its teachings on this belief that the entire Bible is inspired by God. The church also holds in account the belief in the [[Trinity]], as well as the recognition of the death of Christ on the cross and resurrection.

From the commands found in the Bible, the church practices the following:
* Salvation: Each service offers an [[Altar call]] at the end in order for people to accept Christ as Lord and Savior.
* Water [[baptism]]: We Believe faith in Jesus requires repentance, confession of that faith before witnesses, and obedience to His Word. Baptism by immersion demonstrates our faith and obedience while it depicts our union with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. [[Baptism]] is practiced every service as needed in the main worship center. Two to three times a year there is a baptism service in which people come in their clothes to pools around the stage to be baptized.
* [[Eucharist|Communion]]: The church believes the Bible asks for this act of remembering what Jesus did on the cross. It is offered during every service.
* Growing Relationship with Jesus Christ: Crossroads Church believes that every believer should be in a growing relationship with Jesus by obeying God's Word, yielding to the [[Holy Spirit]] and by being conformed to the image of Christ.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crossroadschurch.com/statement-of-faith/|title=Statement of Faith|publisher=|accessdate=November 20, 2019}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 22:15, 20 November 2019

Crossroads Christian Church
Map
Location2331 Kellogg Ave, Corona, CA 92881-3535
CountryUnited States
DenominationEvangelical
Websitecrossroadschurch.com
History
Founded1892
Founder(s)9 members
Architecture
Architect(s)Visioneering Studios
Clergy
Senior pastor(s)Chuck Booher
Pastor(s)Noe Barragan

Crossroads Christian Church is an Evangelical Christian megachurch, located in Corona, California, United States.[1]

History

Crossroads Christian Church was founded in 1892 by nine members in Corona, California. Led by Reverend Wright and Sister Iola, the church opened as "First Christian Church of South Riverside." In 1932, the church changed its name "1st Christian Church, Corona"; at the time, it had 100 members. The current name was put in place in 1980.[2]

Chuck Booher is currently the senior pastor. Crossroads Christian Church is a megachurch with a congregation of more than 8,000 congregants. Crossroads Christian Church has been cited by the Christian media as being in the top five of all US churches for having the most baptisms in one year and the largest Easter Service attendance.[3]

In 2003, Crossroads opened its first full service cafe called Third Place Cafe. In 2005, a 3,000-seat worship center and chapel was opened. To celebrate the opening of the worship center several concerts were presented featuring artists such as Olivia Newton-John, SHeDAISY, Delirious?, Jeremy Camp, Michael W. Smith, Lonestar, Casting Crowns, Phil Vassar and Third Day.[4]

Third Place Cafe was retired in 2013 and the space has been converted into a coffee shop named "Restoration Roasters." It is run by the Orange County Rescue Mission.[5]

General

Crossroads Christian Church is situated on a 38 acres (150,000 m2) campus. The church has different ministries available to attendees as well as online audio and video sermons, photos from events, disabilities, men's & women's bible studies, singles, youth, seniors, as well as a separate Spanish language ministry. It also offers an online Facebook campus in which people can participate in the Sunday sermons. The church also offers mid-week youth services specifically targeted to Junior High on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings, High School on Sunday Evening and College/Young Adult on Thursday evenings. All mid-week services meet in the Plex auditorium.

Restoration Roasters

Restoration Roasters is a full service cafe located on the Crossroads Christian Church campus. When you purchase their products, 100% of the net proceeds go to support the work at the Orange County Rescue Mission.

Beliefs

Crossroads Christian Church bases its teachings on this belief that the entire Bible is inspired by God. The church also holds in account the belief in the Trinity, as well as the recognition of the death of Christ on the cross and resurrection.

From the commands found in the Bible, the church practices the following:

  • Salvation: Each service offers an Altar call at the end in order for people to accept Christ as Lord and Savior.
  • Water baptism: We Believe faith in Jesus requires repentance, confession of that faith before witnesses, and obedience to His Word. Baptism by immersion demonstrates our faith and obedience while it depicts our union with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. Baptism is practiced every service as needed in the main worship center. Two to three times a year there is a baptism service in which people come in their clothes to pools around the stage to be baptized.
  • Communion: The church believes the Bible asks for this act of remembering what Jesus did on the cross. It is offered during every service.
  • Growing Relationship with Jesus Christ: Crossroads Church believes that every believer should be in a growing relationship with Jesus by obeying God's Word, yielding to the Holy Spirit and by being conformed to the image of Christ.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Contact us". Crossroads Christian Church Corona, CA. Archived from the original on 2001-10-14. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
  2. ^ "Crossroads Christian Church Timeline". Archived from the original on 2006-09-01. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
  3. ^ "MegaChurch Number Crunching" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on August 24, 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
  4. ^ "Crossroads Concerts at Corona's Newest Concert Venue". FindArticles. 2005. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
  5. ^ "Restoration Roasters". Restoration Roasters.
  6. ^ "Statement of Faith". Retrieved November 20, 2019.

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