Crossroads is often described as a place where broken people come and find healing in Jesus.  The truth is, we're all broken in different ways.  Whatever your hurts, hangups, or habits, you'll find people just like you who are seeking the freedom we all long for.

   It began in the heart of God and was then placed in the hearts of 3 families in early 1988. These families felt God's leading to begin a new outreach-oriented church.  Out of a great deal of prayer, came the conviction that God had given a "green-light" to move ahead.

   After months of prayer and discussion, the church received its name on January 21, 1990.  The scripture used for the decision was Jeremiah 6:16, "stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls."

   In February, 1990, a group of interested pastors and members of churches in the Little River Baptist Association voted to be supportive of the establishment of the new church.

   From the beginning, Crossroads has displayed a passion for reaching out to the spiritually lost and searching people of Harnett County. The first major outreach event was a telephone-calling campaign.  The group called 9,800 households and talked with over 5,000 people. Over 1,000 people agreed to receive information that was then mailed to them.

   The first public worship service was held at Cape Fear Christian Academy gymnasium, on Easter Sunday, April 15, 1990. The Lord blessed the service with 144 people in attendance.

   Through the years, Crossroads has searched for a permanent home that would serve as a base for ministry. In 1990, Crossroads purchased 38 acres of land at the intersection of Brick Mill Road and Hwy. 421.  At one point, it appeared that the church would build on and develop that property, but because of zoning decisions, that never happened.  The church met at Cape Fear until October, 1990, when it moved services to Pope's Barn (now Ron's Barn). Grover Blackburn served as interim pastor from 1991-1993. In August, 1992, the church moved to Buies Creek Elementary School, where it met until October, 1997. The church purchased the old Byrd's grocery store in Lillington, in August 1996. Work was completed in October, 1997 and a "grand-opening" was held on November 2, 1997.

   Three men have served Crossroads as pastor. Jimmy Hutto served from June, 1990 to November, 1990.  Jeff Witcher served from February, 1993 to May,1996.  Ken Dalton became pastor in August, 1997.

   While this brief sketch tells you of the past years of God’s blessings on Crossroads, we believe the best years are ahead of us.

   Let us know how we can help you -- conversation, prayer, instruction, friendship, a place to come and worship, or a new group of friends who will accept you.  All of these things are within your grasp.

We hope to see you soon.

“With God's power working in us, God can do much, much more
than anything we can ask or imagine.”
Ephesians 3:20