Student Appreciation Day

The end of a semester is a time of relief, celebration, and at times, sadness. Serving at Crosspoint Church is a privilege, especially serving alongside our college students who are eager to serve in whatever capacity they are asked with a joyful heart. Because Crosspoint is blessed to have such wonderful students as a part of the congregation, we wanted to encourage them in the midst of their exam week. Two Sundays ago, December 6th, several Connecting Point Groups (CP Groups) came together to provide a dinner and exam care package for the students. I was reminded of how heavily Crosspoint relies on these college students help as it took several CP Groups came together to put this event on.

(Two of our college girls - Sammi and Lauren)

With students closing out their semester and with the preparation of final exams Student Appreciation Day was a great time of fellowship and encouragement, especially for those who will be graduating in December. Earlier that morning Crosspoint recognized 6 graduating seniors and 9 students who will be spending their Christmas breaks serving in overseas missions. As each senior was recognized that Sunday morning, I was reminded of a short poem that John Piper quotes in his book Don’t Waste Your Life, a gift we gave to each graduating senior. The poem states - “Only one life, / ‘Twill soon be past;/only what’s done/ for Christ will last”.


(Students waiting in line to get food)

As I reflected on this seemingly simple poem I was led to rejoice in the work that God has done in each of these senior’s lives. Each of these seniors will leave Clemson having done work that will leave an eternal impact. I pray that as they continue in their walks with the Lord that they will have an eternal perspective that seeks to glorify and honor Christ in all that they do.


(Students eating a delicious meal in the sanctuary)

Merry Christmas! To all of our college students - THANK YOU for all of your service to Crosspoint Church. We love you and we are so very grateful for you!



(Some of our college girls with one of our kind CP Group ladies who helped to make a delicious meal)

God's Heart for the Nations: International Student Ministry

Did you know that there are over 1,000 international students from more than 80 countries on the Clemson campus?  Did you know that a majority of these students come from countries antagonistic towards Christianity like China and India?

One of our goals as a church is to have every person who attends Crosspoint embracing a DNA of the Great Commission locally and abroad.  It is incredibly strategic to seek to reach international students while they are right here, in our own backyard!  "Why is it strategic?," you may ask.  I'll give you a few compelling reasons why,

1. About 750,000 international students come to the U.S. each year and currently less then 10% are reached by the Church in any manner.
2. Students are from the highest socio-economic class in their nations.  They are the future leaders in government, education, business, and military.
3. In India, 99% of the mission effort is among the bottom 50% of the population.  We can reach the top 5-10% of the Indian population right here, in Clemson, South Carolina!
4. From Genesis to Revelation, God's Word commands us to bring the gospel to all nations (Genesis 12:1-3; Isaiah 49:6; Jonah 4:11; Matt 24:14, 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Revelation 7:9).  Taken from Genesis to Revelation: God's Heart for the World.

I am excited to share with you that Crosspoint Church has begun a ministry this year to reach international students on our campus!  God has already been working in many incredible ways.  Through cookouts, hiking, meals in homes, women's times, and many other events, relationships have begun to be formed!  Ultimately, we desire to have events not just to have more events, but to build relationships with these precious students. Through these relationships, we are praying as a church that the gospel will be shared and disciples will be made!  It is an incredible opportunity for these students come to know Christ, grow in a local church, and be sent back to their home countries to make more disciples!  Please join us in praying for international students on our campus.

Some Indian friends hiking in the Smoky Mountains!

A few girls cooking at our first International Women's Time

A few Crosspoint members at a "Welcome Party" for international students at the beginning of the year

Swing in the Spring

This past Friday night our college students planned and organized a swing dance social to welcome students back for the spring semester. They did an incredible job, and the night was such a success! There were around 200 students that showed up and most of them were new to Crosspoint! It was a great opportunity to expose them to our church building, tell them about our small groups and upcoming events, and show them the love of Christ. Here are a few pictures from the night:

Nathan, our expert swing instructor, teaching everyone how to dance.

Students Molly and Grayson showing off their moves.

Everyone dancing.

Line dancin' - look how many people and this is only 1/3 of the room!