This is why we challenge CrossPointers each year to go on mission for Jesus Christ. This was written by Jerry Fuller, one of the adults who traveled with our Ignite College Students last week to Costa Rica. I saw God in a prayerful sendoff I saw God in safe passage to this land I saw …

Thirteen of our Ignite college students and three adults are in Costa Rica this week, sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They are working with Mission Challenge, where CrossPoint’s own Ken and Katie Parsons are serving for the next few years. This is the same place our high school students served last June. I am …

Jerry Rankin spoke at First Baptist, Pell City last Sunday evening after he spoke at CrossPoint that morning. I thought you would appreciate reading this story John Thweatt recounted on his blog last Monday: Tonight FBC had the privilege of having Dr. Jerry Rankin and his wife with us. It was a great time and …

Jerry Rankin’s message Sunday morning was dead on last weekend at CrossPoint. He told us that Jesus gave His followers three commands. First, Jesus commanded His followers to LOOK. Speaking to His disciples soon after ministering to the woman at the well, Jesus said, “My food is to do the will of him who sent …

Dr. Jerry Rankin, President Emeritus of the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention preached for us yesterday at CrossPoint. He did an awesome job communicating how every Christian must be involved sharing the Gospel in order to reach JUST ONE MORE for Christ. This morning, Steve Parr confirmed that we also reached our …

I met President Jimmy Carter last week while he was in Birmingham to dedicate a new Habitat for Humanity neighborhood.  Charles Moore, Executive Director of the Birmingham Habitat and a faithful CrossPointer, invited me to lead in prayer during the dedication ceremony at the new Wylam Oaks neighborhood.  CrossPoint constructed two of the 38 houses …

While in Costa Rica I was pleasantly surprised by the way our college students ministered as true servants.  I was also surprised by their ability to serve. For example, when asked how many of them knew how to tie rebar so we could pour a concrete slab, everyone in the group raised their hands.  Later …

I apologize for posting only one blog this week.  I seriously miscalculated how exhausted and busy I would be the week after returning from Costa Rica.  As a result I have been able to post only one blog for the week.  Perhaps I can return to my routine next Monday. In the last 14 days …

Wow, I have no idea where to begin giving summary to our mission trip to Costa Rica.  That being the case I will begin with a list of the top 20 memorable moments: #20 – Rice and beans, rice and beans, rice and beans, rice and beans, rice and beans, rice and beans with every …

Paul Tripp on Grace Paul Tripp’s explanation of the influence of grace in a marriage from his book What Did You Expect is a keeper: Grace gives your marriage a lifetime warranty.  What this means is that God will give you everything you need to be what you are supposed to be and do what …