If you’re looking for a church community who welcomes you with open arms, regardless of who you are or where you are in life, and offers plenty of opportunities to get involved and experience life with some of our favorite people on the planet — you’ve come to the right place. Not only are you going to experience something wonderful and refreshing, but your kids are going to have a blast in our KIDS MINISTRY (crafts, music and actually learn).
The probability of arriving without being greeted, leaving without making a connection, or feeling less valued is slim.
We offer a safe, inviting, contemporary experience without a dress code or secret handshake to learn. Unlike many groups that have the model of BELIEVE – BEHAVE – BELONG, we do not expect a predetermined BELIEF or maturity. We do not expect BEHAVIORAL perfection. We just want you to BELONG. We believe that it’s OK to belong even before you believe. We believe that it’s OK to be connected even before you’re convinced! We lovingly and passionately follow the template – BELONG – BEHAVE – BELIEVE!
We want to hangout and do life with you “right where you are.” If we are who we say we are and are consistently following the Jesus we ascribe to be, then some of your quirks and baggage, just like ours, will naturally become healthier. In time, we all naturally mature into a DEEPER relationship with Jesus… which naturally brings us to a stronger BELIEF.
Tommy is from Chicago but has spent most of his adult life in Ashland County, Ohio. He met and married his wife, Regina, after a blind date (Dec 16th 1996) setup by his mother-in-law to be. Tommy left a 20 year career in law enforcement, when he was called to serve as the Founding and Lead Pastor of what is now known as Cross Connect Church on August 2nd, 2015.
Tommy enjoys serving, discipling, weight-lifting, working outside, spending time with his dogs Jael & Barnabas, and relaxing with his best friend and bride—Regina.
