What is WELCOME TO CROSSWINDS?

Connect class 1-WEBWELCOME TO CROSSWINDS is our guest-oriented Sunday morning gathering held between services (9:45 A.M. to 10:45 A.M.) on the first and second Sundays of each month in the library.  

It is taught by Pastor Kurt Trucksess and provides a warm, lively orientation for our guests.


Over two sessions, guests will be introduced to the EFCA denomination, CrossWind's history, CrossWind's Vision, CrossWind's Core Values, the CrossWinds.tv web site and the church social networking system called the CITY.  You will also have a chance to meet leaders from various ministries.  Ministries include:

  • CrossWinds Academy (similar to Sunday School for children)
  • CrossWinds University (similar to Sunday School for adults)
  • AWANA
  • Junior and Senior High Youth Groups
  • Life Group Leaders
  • The Library
  • Men's Ministry
  • Women's Ministry

How do I become a member of CrossWinds?

If you desire to pursue membership, from 9:45 A.M. to 12:15 P.M. on the third and fourth Sunday of the month is the CrossWinds membership course.  It is a study of the 10 doctrinal points of the EFCA.  If, after the course, you can affirm the CrossWinds vision, values and the 10 points of the EFCA, you are invited to share your testimony with the Leadership and Elder Boards for church membership.

How do I register?

To maintain an atmosphere in which friendships and connections can truly develop, space for each session of WELCOME TO CROSSWINDS is limited. Please contact our church secretary, Sheryl Fastenow, or call (712) 336-3537 to register.