I love this church because it meets people on every level of their spiritual path. I was new to church all together and they were very welcoming and I felt at ease here. read more

I knew what I was getting myself into coming to crossroads and I can't be upset with the things I've seen and experienced in such a short time attending services. Having a preschooler who is shy and likes stability and dosent do well with frequent changes some days he does not like going because I'll be a new or different class and different faces. I would be scared to. It's just too much sometimes but I guess it's alright. read more

Went twice & am not drinking the Kool Aid. Their focus on money solicitation was over the top.

. I went here per recommendation of many friends. My first and only time was awful. My 8 mos old son & I were ostracized from the service. I was greeted and told my child could go to kids club, I declined. Was then told my options for the service was either in their 'cry room' (though my son was not crying), their cathedral, or the lobby on tv. I didn't bring my child out to watch church on tv. The usher took us up to the cry room but then offered us to sit in the balcony of the auditorium, since no one else was up there. It was completely dark and we were entirely alone. That's where we had to sit if we wanted to be in the actual service. The sermon was not really a sermon. It was a subpar motivational speech, with little to no reference to scripture. They played about 4 videos. The 'pastor' used very dry, borderline offensive humor. I definitely would not recommend this place. read more

One of the first sermons I heard at Crossroads years ago was about how they, as a church, want to be authentic. That was earth shattering to me. They talked about how they want the world to know what they are for, not what they're against. I am now "they" and I'm pumped up about it. I join in the war cry to run after injustice and to be authentic. it gets real at Crossroads. Come! read more

Attended Florence campus. Disappointing from start to finish. Hideously loud music and PA system. Music weak and worldly except for one song. No one sang because no one knew the words. Ridiculously pointless light show dazzled the audience to a deer-in-the-headlights stare. I left and sat in the lobby which was extremely reverberative. Hip young guy spoke about recent community volunteering but honestly I didn't get the point of why. Main pastor had some Scripture but way too much lead-in stats to reinforce the main subject. Not very deep. Snuck the name of Jesus in at the end. Don't expect depth of teaching here. Don't expect discipleship either. Expect a rock concert. A church for people who don't like church? I'd say a church mostly for the ME generation who can't endure traditional church and worship focused on someone else besides themselves. read more

Don't let the fun atmosphere, flashy lights and free coffee fool you, folks. These are false teachers who spread the prosperity gospel and not the true gospel. The Bible says that for the love of money there will arise many false teachers who will fall away from the true faith. I used to attend this church but after experiencing other churches I realize now Crossroads has many problems. First, they do not prioritize teaching the Word of God. A lot of their sermons are entertaining and funny but teach what the church wants you to believe, not what the Word of God really teaches. I would often leave church feeling entertained but like I didn't get anything out of the Word of God. Second, Crossroads feels emotionally manipulative especially regarding tithing. One time the pastor even said "if you don't tithe then you are not really a Christian," right after preaching that Jesus saved us by grace! How can the pastor here just add in some exception clause to the gospel of grace as if you aren't somehow a Christian if you don't tithe? Absolutely ridiculous. That my friends is an example of how a church uses guilt tripping to manipulate their members to give them more money. After I moved to Texas I now attend The Village Church with Pastor Matt Chandler and what a difference! So much of God's Word is used (passages on passages within a sermon) to get the full context of what the Bible is really saying. The priority of each sermon is God'w Word and not our entertainment, even though the sermons are pretty funny. And best of all they don't ever ask for money at the end at any sermon! Let me say that again: at The Village Church they DO NOT ask for tithes EVER. Instead they have a box at the door that has two bible verses on how you should only give how much you feel inclined to (not out of compulsion) and that God loves a cheerful giver. Let me say that again: the Bible says not to give out of compulsion (or in front of others), and to do so cheerfully, but so many times at Crossroads people give out of guilt or compulsion because that's the sick and manipulative environment these money hungry pastors have created. I'm just so blessed to have found a true church of God's Word at The Village Church that preaches the true Gospel each and every sermon, and doesn't emotionally manipulate it's members. I feel less guilty now going to church and actually feel happier when I give to them, and freer in the grace of Christ when I leave. I hope everyone at Crossroads who truly seeks Christ will find a real church too, but it won't be at Crossroads that's for sure. read more

I visited Crossroads once. Seems like a great community outreach. Music was obnoxious. Though the preacher was a dynamic speaker I left feeling like I went to a self help seminar instead of church. My personal church preference is to leave feeling like I had heard the inspired Word of God . Though it seems like a community of people achieving great things it was not the place for me. read more

I attended Crossroads for nearly a year and a half and felt that I found a place that I liked very much. However, at times it seemed a bit fake and fashionable to be part of the church. The reason I don't attend this "Mega Church" anymore is because of their most recent campaign to raise money....called "Game Change". Through several weeks of campaigning, the church was asking all the members to "commit/donate" above and beyond their normal donations. They explained to all members that there were 4 initiatives they were raising money for: expanding the church, a drop-in center, S. Africa, and combating child sex slavery in India. They did explain that this was the order of importance but never explained to what extend. They pressed the issue of S. Africa and child sex slavery so much through the campaign, that I was under the impression that a major part of what I donate would go to help these poor girls in India or the starving children in S. Africa. That turned out to be completely false. I went to a small meeting on a random week night and they showed all in attendance where the money would be allocated. Nearly $.80 of every dollar was going to the church while the final 3 initiatives combined received only $.20 of every dollar. So sad. This church exploited child sex slavery and starving children to make people dig deeper into their pockets and give more....but in all reality it was going in their own pockets. What makes this story even worse is that I emailed Brian Tome, the lead minister, directly expressing to him how misleading this campaign was. He expressed that they were completely honest and that I was the only one that he heard from that felt this way. To this day I continue to speak with people who attend Crossroads weekly that have no idea how the funds were allocated. So, I responded to Brian Tome asking him to take 5minutes out of a weekend service and show nearly the entire 15,000 people who attend weekly the "true" results of the campaign because it was obvious that most people did not know. I feel that the congregation deserved it. He never responded. It's very sad when a minister and church preach honesty and integrity every weekend but can't live it. Crossroads is a "feel good" place, free coffee, loud music, etc.....but it's no different from any other "mega church" that's main mission is to fill the seats and collect as much money as possible. And they will exploit any issue to do so. I feel sorry for the leaders of Crossroads....their egos have gotten the best of them. read more

I feel a little werid reviewing a place of worship, but I am pretty sure that I have already done it once, so why not review another? Crossroads Community Church is just your typical big box hardware store turned church. Wait, what? That's not typical at all. Crossroads is what some people might call a mega-church, huge, which is very different than any other church I have been to. It was created for people who have given up on church but not on God. I only just started going to Crossroads recently, but really have enjoyed it so far. The church is very welcoming and accesible. If you are looking for a place to drink coffee and hear about God, this is the place for you. read more

I grew up Catholic and over the past decade let my faith take a back burner to living life, growing up, and starting a family. Basically life just became busy and I didn't go to church anymore. I decided a few months ago that rather than go back to a Catholic church I would try Crossroads as I had heard really good things about the community and I attended the Christmas show the past few years and enjoyed it. The west side addition had been a huge success and I look forward to coming in on Sunday mornings. I always get a good message that leaves me wanting to go out into my own little world and make it a better place. Crossroads is about so much more than the free coffee and pop during the services, but that is a great perk of course. I really like how the church accepts people from a diverse group of faiths. Even if you aren't or never have been a part of a faith you are welcome with open arms and encouraged to learn as much as you can. It's a great community of people and the church will only get better as it grows throughout the Cincinnati area. read more

Crossroads is a church designed for people who have given up on church, but haven't given up on God. Meaning its a place for people with past "Church hurt", to come and heal those pains and continue to follow Christ. Also, a place for seekers with no church past or little to no bible knowledge to learn the facts and feel safe to ask any question that has prevented them from excepting Jesus as Lord. This church has done so must for the faith of my family. I have two wonderful teenage boys who can accurately articulate the gospel, and why they believe what they believe and I give praise to the Lord for that, but I also thank Crossroads for making church a safe and welcome place where the youth WANT to go and WANT to engage. The congregation is large, but there are classes where you can meet weekly and follow a a list of bible study topics of your choosing with about 20 other members. That really helps in making the church feel smaller. I attend Bible study on Wednesday at 7pm.. its called "Going Deeper" Its come as you are, so if you dress up, you are still welcome, but you will stand out, a luttle. Free coffee, because they want you to feel at home. There is a church member at the door every week with a blue shirt that says 'Welcome' if you have questions, that is the best person to ask. Hope to see you there, some day read more

Great new school Christian church. Very welcoming and very accepting. Anyone wold benefit from at least checking it out.

I like crossroads I can only come to church when my job gives me a day off from work.I love everyone one there.

Well...I started off reading what others have written about Crossroads and I found myself howling by the end of the reviews. I began attending Crossroads soon after they acquired the home depot space....we were only approximately 1200 persons strong then, and by the time I had relocated to Atlanta, Ga in 2007 we had grown to 4000-6000. That kind of growth and the major involvement within the tri-city community( and the world) does not happen if there is not a need being met. Not only that, but it doesn't happen if Jesus is not "in the building". Yep, I sure did say it! There has to be some kind of life line with the Triune God for any"church" to accomplish what they have, using extra-ordinarily-ordinary people like you and me. It is true that there is no religiosity involved here...that's a good thing folks. It is also true that the "sacraments" that are readily available in traditional churches are accessible here at Crossroads; baptism by immersion and communion. While "speaking in tongues" does not usually occur during the services, there are many of us who do pray in tongues during our prayer time...contrary to popular belief. I came from a charismatic, pentecostal background, where I obtained the best foundation in the Word of God through 4 years of classes on Monday nights, Sunday school EVERY Sunday, great sermons each Sunday that girded me up, and I was also on the praise team and a worship leader. Yet, when I walked through the doors of Crossroads Community Church April 2002 I felt a very distinct refreshing that translated into FREEDOM once I became involved in all things Crossroads. There is a continual outpouring of love , the volunteers are the oil that make the machine run, the Pastoral staff is second to none, the creativity is tantamount to anything you'll find on the "BIG" screen in movie-land, and yes you can drink coffee-tea-sodas blah,blah,blah. BUT, here's the thing people.....the core, the nucleus of who and what Crossroads is.... they have a true love for Jesus the Christ, they reverence God the Father, and they bow down to the Holy Spirit. That's why they can do what they do. The "core" knows who God is and places Him first. I grew in my intimacy with God while at Crossroads by obtaining another extension in my worship time with Him. It is a fun church to go to, it's contemporary and non-traditional, and they are about God's business. I was able to grow in my walk with Christ while I was an owner there, I was held accountable for my foibles while I was there, and I was celebrated for what I brought to the table when I was there. I highly recommend this church to anyone who has been turned off by stifling traditions and doctrine. They'll take you just as you are here at Crossroads....but you will also get fed the bread of life! read more

When I first visited this church, I thought it was awesome. But, as I stayed long enough to get to know some people, I woke up. If I could have rated this church a minus one instead of a one, I would have. As a woman with special medical needs, I have had some life and death experiences in the past that still haunt me to this day. In sharing that story, I expressed a fear of decisions I might have to make in the future. Even though I'd never made that decision in the past, I got beat up so bad for stated one of the common Christian trigger words that it would have been less painful if they would have hit me with bricks. I'm about ready to throw up just talking about it it is so painful. I will never recover from what has been said to me, and I will carry the scars of it for the rest of my life. And, the thing that bothers me about it is that if this church had any concept of the binding and loosing of the law, which is an important principle the early church was built on, this would have never been said to me. It scares me the damage churches do to people with unique needs when they don't understand about the binding and loosing of the law. Not understanding the binding and loosing of the law and not having leaders adhere to it in the proper way is what leads to spiritual abuse. read more

Crossroads is for people who have given up on the traditional church, but haven't given up on God. If you're like me, you have gone to many churches over the years where staying awake was a task in itself. Most churches I had been to were more concerned about being religious than following God. Judging others seemed to be more important than changing yourself. At Crossroads, people are more concerned with making a positive difference in the community than casting stones. Crossroads is a place where you can ask questions without fear of judgment and receive honest answers. The positive changes being made at Crossroads at too many to list. If you are looking for a traditional church where you can get a religious fix, you will be very disappointed. If you are looking for a place with a killer band and a great message that will actually impact you to make a change, then Crossroads is it. I can't recommend Crossroads enough. It is the best thing that has ever happened to me and my wife. read more

I have never been a religious person. My mother raised me to believe in whatever I wanted to believe in, for a long time that was nothing. The past five years of my life I've been through alot but never more than I could handle. Every time I felt helpless something would happen to make it okay. Religions have never appealed to me because of what I consider to be silly rules like if you cut your hair you can't go to heaven. I wanted to get to know God without all of the strings attached. That's exactly what Crossroads lets you do. The reason that I chose to write is that everyone discredits the church because of its size like they are about the money. In reality the church is so large to accommodate the number of patrons. We would all like a quaint little church that no one else knows about but that is not Crossroads there is a reason that church is so large and that's because they have a refreshing new way to approach religion. I'm glad they went bigger instead of building more churches which would have been the only other alternative to make room for everyone. I'm glad they have room for me it has changed my life immensely. read more