Moving Forward Together
Week One: The Church Is People, Not a Place
Church, we’re growing together and making the move to a larger building at World Vision in Monrovia at the end of September. In our blog posts over the next four weeks, we'll reflect on what God's Word teaches about unity, service, and moving forward together as one church family during this exciting new season. Let’s pray and keep our eyes on Jesus! God has good things in store.
Series Theme Verse
Ephesians 4:1–3 "I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."
Change has a way of revealing our hearts. It often stretches our patience, challenges our preferences, and gives us opportunities to practice humility. That is why this is such an important time to remember a foundational biblical truth:
The church has never been about a building.
1 Peter 2:4–5 "Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ."
Peter's imagery is beautiful. He doesn't describe the church as bricks, concrete, or walls. Instead, he calls believers living stones. God is building something far greater than a physical structure. He is building a redeemed people, joined together through Christ for His glory.
Throughout history, God's people have gathered in homes, synagogues, open fields, rented facilities, schools, and church buildings. No matter the building, the mission has never changed.
Wherever believers gather to worship Christ, proclaim His Word, love one another, and make disciples, the church is present and lives are changed.
Paul echoes this same truth when he writes:
"...being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit." Ephesians 2:21–22
What an amazing picture! God is not merely gathering individuals. He is fitting us together into one body. Each believer has a place. Each believer matters. Each believer contributes to the work God is accomplishing through His church.
Our new meeting place will be a tremendous gift and a valuable tool for ministry, but it is still only a tool. The true beauty of the church has never been found in its address. It is found in a people who love Christ, love one another, and faithfully proclaim the gospel.
As we prepare for this move, let's keep our perspective anchored in God’s Word. We are not simply relocating. We are continuing the mission God has entrusted to us. Every box packed, every chair moved, every room prepared, and every volunteer who serves, is an opportunity to demonstrate the unity Christ has already established within His body.
In every church family, there will naturally be different opinions, ideas, and preferences. Some will miss the familiarity of our current space. Others will immediately embrace the opportunities that come with the new one. Those differences are not the issue. The question is how will we respond to one another. Scripture consistently calls us to humility, patience, gentleness, and love. Our greatest priority is never proving ourselves right; it is preserving the unity that Christ purchased with His own blood.
Acts 20:28 "Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood."
As we move forward together, let us thank God for His faithful provision. Let us hold buildings with open hands. Jesus made it clear that people around us would know that we belong to Him by our love not our building.
May every person who walks into our new meeting place discover something far more beautiful than a larger facility. May they encounter a church family marked by humility, unity, genuine love, and an unwavering commitment to Jesus Christ.
This Week's Challenge
This week, as you pray for our upcoming move, don't pray only for the logistics. Pray for the people. Ask the Lord to prepare every heart for this new season. Pray that He would strengthen our unity, deepen our love for one another, and help each of us faithfully fulfill the role He has given us within the body of Christ. May our unity become a testimony to the watching world, and may our new meeting place become another place where the gospel is faithfully proclaimed.
Mark your calendar! 🗓
Exciting things are coming to Crosspoint! See below for several of these opportunities to serve and grow together. Be sure to save the dates and be a part.
Youth Gathering
July 31 at 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Calling all junior high and high school students! Join us for a fun evening watching a movie and playing some board games. Don’t worry - dinner will be provided!
📍 Where:
Daniel and Chandra Castillo’s house
1966 E Orange Grove Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104
Single Ladies Gathering
August 1 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for the third gathering in our new series, Secure in Christ, with the single women!
This time, we’ll be exploring the topic of loneliness, and how to find true security in Christ through every season. Plus, we will have a Q+A panel to answer questions you have regarding the topic of loneliness.
You can submit questions (anything related to loneliness in the season) anonymously through the link provided below!
Come ready to hear a powerful testimony and be refreshed by God’s Word.
A light breakfast will be provided.
Hoving Home
August 8 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
This is a great opportunity for women in our church family to go and share God’s Word and love with women who need hope and Christian friendship.
Men’s Conference
August 14 - 15
Men, join us for the Crosspoint Men's Conference— centered on God's Word, worship, and prayer. Together we'll be encouraged and challenged to grow as men who love Jesus and faithfully follow Him.
📍 Where:
Crosspoint Baptist Church
434 N. Altadena Dr.
Pasadena, CA 91107
📅 When:
Friday, August 14 – Dinner at 6:00 PM | Conference: 7:00–9:00 PM
Saturday, August 15 – 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
💵 Cost:
$20 per person
Whether you're new to church or have walked with Jesus for years, this conference is for you. Feel free to invite a friend.
Ladies’ Retreat 2026
September 24 - 26
We’re thrilled to invite you to our annual ladies' retreat! This is always a special time to head out of town to reflect, worship God, study His Word, build friendships, and just get refreshed. Come with us!
📍 Where:
Ironwood Christian Camp
49191 Cherokee Rd
Newberry Springs, CA 92365
💵 Cost:
$200 per person
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Service Times and Location
434 N Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107
Sunday @ 9 am - Prayer
We believe in the power of prayer. We would love for you to join us for this special time to seek the Lord together before the morning service.
Sunday @ 9:30 am & 11:30 am - Worship gatherings
Childcare and classes are available for kids through 4th grade.
Check-in for childcare starts 15 minutes prior to each gathering.
Wednesday @ 7:00 pm - Bible Study
Come each Wednesday for Bible study. Be strengthened in your walk with the LORD and your connection with our church family. Throughout the summer, we will have separate Bible studies for men and ladies. At the end of the Bible study, we break up into small groups for discussion, connection, encouragement, and prayer.
Wednesday @ 7:00 pm - Summer Kids
A summer kids program will run for ages 0-5th grade. Check in starts at 6:45 pm.
(Our Awana discipleship program for kids will resume next school year)
Love and Share
Share Crosspoint on social media! Help your friends and family see what God is doing in lives! As you love and share our posts, others see how excited you are about what God is doing. Hey, they just might show up and start walking with Jesus too!
What is your Next Step?
God intends for us to grow in our new life in Christ. Here are several things you can do to jumpstart that growth.
Enroll in CONTINUE
Sign up for Baptism
Become a Member of Crosspoint
Join a ministry team
Whatever your next step is, we are here to support you and help you make it!
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LIVESTREAM
We will be streaming the 9:30 AM service LIVE on our YouTube channel. Also, all of our services, including our Wednesday Bible studies, are posted to our podcast. Search for CrosspointLA in your favorite podcast app.
