History of Crossroads Community Church & Bill Ritchie, Senior Pastor

Pastor Bill talks Next ChapterA pastor for more than 40 years, Pastor Bill Ritchie founded Crossroads Community Church in 1975, when God led Him to step out from the Methodist church he had been a part of and launch a new work in Clark County. The name of the church, Crossroads Community Church, represents a place where Pastor Bill found himself and we all find ourselves in formative seasons of our life. It’s a place that challenges us with one question, “Will I step out and follow God’s calling on my life, and take the road less traveled?”

Church Mission Statement

To KNOW Jesus and helping others know Him, to GROW in Him by taking steps forward together in Christ, and to SHOW His love to others both inside and outside the walls of the church.

Jesus is the head of the church and we are His people, the local expression of a global organism, a tangible taste of His love and glory.

Transitions at Crossroads

After many years of seeking the Lord, planning, praying and meeting with qualified candidates, God has led Pastor Bill, the leadership team and the church board to offer Pastor Daniel Fusco the job of senior pastor of Crossroads Community Church. The succession of Pastor Bill to Pastor Daniel is a transitional process, with Daniel coming on staff at Crossroads in 2012, fusing him into the DNA of Crossroads over a two year period, and receiving mentoring and training from Pastor Bill.

Who is this Daniel Fusco guy, anyway?

Daniel Fusco came to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ in April 1998 while he was a senior at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. After almost 3 years performing as a professional musician and sharing about Jesus with everyone he met, Daniel sensed God was calling him to pastoral ministry. He was brought on staff at Calvary Chapel Marin and trained under the direction of Pastor John Henry Corcoran in January of 2000. After being ordained, Daniel was sent out to plant Calvary Chapel New Brunswick in 2002. In November of 2006, he felt called to plant a new work. Pastor Jason Falzarano, who Daniel had trained, took the helm at CCNB and Daniel stepped out in 2007 to plant Calvary North Bay in Mill Valley, CA. In 2010, he started another Calvary Chapel fellowship in San Francisco, and pastored both churches. Though they were only 20 minutes apart, the churches are worlds apart in terms of culture and demographics, and it proved to be a tremendous growth opportunity for Pastor Daniel.

Daniel is also the founder and director of the Calvary Church Planting Network, which helps facilitate church planters, and his passion for the lost keeps him playing jazz in and around San Francisco.

Daniel has been married to his wife, Lynn, for 7 years. They have a son, Obadiah (6) and a daughter, Maranatha. (3).

Haven't had a chance to hear Pastor Daniel Fusco speak? HERE is a video of the last time he spoke at Crossroads.

What will Sunday mornings look like during this season of transition?

In 2013, nxtSTP (Crossroads ministry to Boomers and Beyond) will launch a Sunday school hour taught by Pastor Bill, every Sunday during second service.

In 2014, Pastor Daniel Fusco will be commissioned as the senior pastor of Crossroads. The teaching team will continue to be filled by Pastor Daniel Keels, Pastor Bill and other staff pastors. Pastor Bill will continue to oversee the nxtSTP ministry and stay on as a staff pastor.

Key Concepts

Community

As part of this transition, we are focusing our efforts on God’s calling to unity and move forward as a church body for the sake of the Gospel. We will be introducing new ministries to add to the life of the church body, and helping the people who call Crossroads their home church integrate the mission of the church into their daily lives.

Small Groups

This is a current ministry at Crossroads, accessible through Information kiosk sign-ups or specifically through ministries, and becoming more intentional as time goes on.

nxtSTP

Birthed in October 2011 by Pastor Bill to activate, develop and apply God’s new life in ‘boomers and beyond’ and become a key ministry for mentorship. In 2013, nxtSTP will launch a Sunday school hour for boomers and beyond.

School of Ministry

Starting January 5, 2012 by offering 3 classes: Inductive Bible Study (IBS), Apologetics, and Evangelism. Classes range 6-8 weeks in length.

Marrieds Ministry

Beginning late January/early February 2012, bringing couples and families together, and encouraging young couples to connect with mentor couples with marriage-focused activities.

Mid-Week Service

Beginning late January, early February 2012 on Thursday nights. Weekly worship and Bible study format with classes for infant through 5th grade.

Celebrate Recovery

Kicking off in 2012, Celebrate Recovery applies 8 Recovery Principles to free us from addictive and compulsive behaviors so we can begin to grow spiritually through God’s healing power.