Crossfire is a church without walls, built on the foundation of grace and love; serving God, building people, and reaching beyond the walls within us to the world around us.
Pastors Harvey and Deborah Wittmier founded Crossfire in 2002 to fill a need they saw in their immediate vicinity of the body of Christ: that God's people are perishing for lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6). Prior to 2002, Crossfire was named "Bible Talk" and we met in a casual evening environment to discuss practically applying Biblical principles in our everyday lives. We then transitioned to a more traditional church setting as it became clear that Crossfire was more than just a teaching and discussion forum -- it is a body of believers being built up in the knowledge of God -- we are a church!
Our vision for Crossfire is to equip our people. One of the guiding principles of Crossfire is that we seek to develop "sending capacity" before "seating capacity." Jesus said In Matthew 29:19-20 to "go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." We are here to help you fulfill this Great Commission. We are to be disciples ourselves and make disciples of others. (This is not just a pastor's job!)
A casual observer will notice Crossfire is small. Our focus is not on acquiring more "members", although we always welcome new faces. Our priority is equipping our people to make a difference in the world "outside the walls" of our church. We understand that most of life happens outside the walls, and that is where our walk of faith as Christians is put to the test; it is also where we as Christians make the most impact: in our families, our schools and workplaces, and in every corner of the world. A body of believers that is impacting their world around them can reach exponentially more people than one pastor of a church can.
In our grace-based environment we want to see you grow roots of faith that are established in love as you begin to understand how much the Lord loves you. (Eph. 3:17, 18). We hope to see you then bear fruit -- fruit that will last, as Jesus appointed (John 15:16). Get to know us and you will see the large impact we are making in our community and in all corners of the world. Together with Deborah Ministries International,(Deborah Ministries International is the parent ministry of Crossfire Church) we have reached over thirty nations for the Good News of Jesus Christ -- salvation by faith and grace (Romans 3:21-24). Our hope is that you will stay and grow with us, be challenged, and be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God (Eph. 3:19)!
Crossfire member Katie Noel with her son Elijah
Children's Pastor Peggy Nelson teaches Crossfire member Kaitlyn Wilson during children's church.
Crossfire is a church without walls, built on the foundation of grace and love; serving God, building people, and reaching beyond the walls within us to the world around us.
