In the News

There’s a lot happening at Crossroads and in our surrounding communities. Here are some stories of Crossroads, told by local and national media. Soak in the good stuff that's happening around here.

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2024

Crossroads Church to host best-selling author for 'What Happens When You Die?'
Local12.com (March 13, 2024)

Church turning former Sears at Dayton Mall into first permanent Dayton area location
DaytonDailyNews.com (Feb. 12, 2024)

2023

Real Encounters Experience focuses on identity through on-location teaching in Israel
einpresswire.com (Oct. 20, 2023)

American Megachurches are thriving by poaching flocks
economist.com (Aug. 24, 2023)

Crossroads Lexington builds beds for local children
fox56news.com (June 12, 2023)

Bengals Kicker Evan McPherson discusses importance of faith with students at Crossroads Church
FOX19.com (Feb. 27, 2023)

Crossroads Church mixes holy spirit with game day spirit in 21st 'Super Bowl of Preaching'
Local12.com (Feb. 12, 2023)

Prayers for Damar Hamlin Show Bond Between Football and Faith
nytimes.com/ (Jan. 5, 2023)

'We're not alone in this': Processing the aftermath of Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest
WCPO.com (Jan. 3, 2023)

Local church holds prayer service for Damar Hamlin
Dayton247now.com (Jan. 3, 2023)

2022

Food pantries struggle to keep shelves stocked, assist local families in need
journal-news.com/ (Nov. 21, 2022)

Crossroads Church looking to feed families in need this Thanksgiving
myFOX28.com (Nov. 9, 2022)

The clean up continues in Goshen following Wednesday's powerful storms
WLWT.com (July 9, 2022)

Crossroads Church, more continue cleanup days after tornado devastates Goshen
WCPO.com (July 9, 2022)

No Judgment
The Mountain Spirit (June 2022)

Local libraries, rec centers & churches open doors to help people stay cool
Local12.com (June 14, 2022)

Crossroads Church opens 4 Cincinnati locations to provide power, AC to those without after storms
WLWT.com (June 14, 2022)

Crossroads Church aims to 'Thank Our Educators' with breakfast
spectrumnews1.com/ (April 17, 2022)

‘Church is an action, not a place’: Cincinnati church partners with Martin County mission
WYMT.com (April 12, 2022)

American megachurches are offering support to Ukraine, despite claims on social media
Politifact.com (March 16, 2022)

‘We’re still standing': One of Cincinnati's oldest accelerators reveals most diverse cohort
Bizjournals.com/Cincinnati (Feb. 2, 2022)

National Guard assists with new local COVID-19 test sites
WCPO.com (Jan 11, 2022)

Manageable traffic marks third day of COVID-19 test site operated by Crossroads Church, Ethos Labs
WLWT.com (Jan. 4, 2022)

2021

Masters of Disaster: Crossroads Church relief team looks to bring 'help, hope' to Bowling Green, Kentucky
SpectrumNews1.com (Dec. 20, 2021)

Cincinnati groups sending teams, aid to those impacted by Kentucky tornadoes
WLWT.com (Dec. 12, 2021)

Crossroads community collects toys for kids in foster care
WDTN.com (Dec. 12, 2021)

Church group provides help to Stamping Ground tornado victims
Lex18.com (Dec. 7, 2021)

Crossroads Church kicks off season of giving by prepping for Thanksgiving
SpectrumNews1.com (Nov. 23, 2021)

Thousands donate meals at Crossroads Church Thanksgiving drive
WLWT.com (Nov. 21, 2021)

Volunteers getting food for 100K people for Thanksgiving
SpectrumNews1.com (Nov. 22, 2021)

Child trick-or-treats for donations
WHIO.com (Oct. 31, 2021)

Columbus church turns focus on helping families with annual Thanksgiving food drive
MyFox28Columbus.com (Oct. 31, 2021)

Crossroads Church volunteers headed to help Haiti in earthquake aftermath
WDTN.com (Aug. 22, 2021)

Why Our Family Loves Crossroads Church: 7 Things I’ve Learned That Will Stick With Me
cdomagazine.tech (June 20, 2021)

Top Workplaces Cincinnati: Find all 135 winners for 2021
Cincinnati.com (June 10, 2021)

A Mormon walks into a megachurch
WashingtonPost.com (May 27, 2021)

Crossroads Church to donate $2.5 million to nonprofits for 25th anniversary
Local12.com (May 23, 2021)

Crossroads Church celebrates 25th anniversary by donating to charities
WLWT.com (May 23, 2021)

Crossroads celebrates 25 years by donating $2.5M to nonprofits
WCPO.com (May 23, 2021)

Snack Pack mission fights food insecurity in the Commonwealth
SpectrumNews1.com (May 15, 2021)

Gahanna community gathers to combat food insecurity
10TV.com (May 15, 2021)

Miami Township PD works to break racial divide; takes part in WorkingUNDIVIDED movement
Local12.com (April 22, 2021)

Police and community complete course to breakdown racial tension after Black resident starts conversation
SpectrumNews1.com (April 12, 2021)

“Masters Of Disaster” Heads To Nashville Need After Kentucky Flood Recovery Work (+podcast)
Air1.com (March 31, 2021)

In-Person Easter Celebrations Feature Several COVID-19 Precautions
SpectrumNews1.com (April 4, 2021)

Crossroads Church Columbus meets in-person for the first time since start of pandemic
abc6onyourside.com/ (April 4, 2021)

Churches welcome back crowds this Easter Sunday
WCPO.com (April 4, 2021)

Local church doubles down on Kentucky flood relief efforts
WTVQ.com (March 18, 2021)

"We're in This With You": Georgetown Church Provides Fuel Bags for Healthcare Workers
SpectrumNews1.com (Feb. 27, 2021)

Crossroads Church launches special campaign for frontline medical workers
FOX19.com (Feb. 11, 2021)

Crossroads Church hosts Super Bowl of Preaching
WLWT.com (Feb. 7, 2021)

Crossroads Church Florence collecting blankets for the homeless through January 24; drop-off at church
NKYTribune.com (Jan. 22, 2021)

CityLink embarking on $5 million expansion in West End
CincinnatiBusinessCourier.com (Jan. 15, 2021)

2020

Group of skateboarding dads donate boards, gear to CityLink Center's holiday market
Local12.com (Dec. 16, 2020)

"A Little Bit of Peace": Church Feeds Thousands for Thanksgiving
SpectrumNews1.com (Nov. 23, 2020)

Thanksgiving meals provided to Columbus' needy take on added resonance amid pandemic
Dispatch.com (Nov. 22, 2020)

Crossroads Church provides Thanksgiving meals
RichmondRegister.com (Nov. 22, 2020)

Pandemic increasing need for families, Central Ohio charities urge people to donate
ABC6OnYourSide.com (Nov. 20, 2020)

Crossroads Church suspends weekend services in Kentucky, food boxes still a go
WTVQ.com (Nov. 20, 2020)

Crossroads Church makes changes to leadership team
CincinnatiBusinessCourier.com (Nov. 16, 2020)

Crossroads Church hosting Thanksgiving food drive
Local12.com (Nov. 9, 2020)

Lexington church kicks off annual Thanksgiving food drive
WKYT.com (Nov. 8, 2020)

Sleep in Heavenly Peace and Crossroads Church team up for a bedding drive
RichmondRegister.com (Oct. 15, 2020)

Kentucky church hosts school supplies drive for teachers and students
WKYT.com (Sept. 26, 2020)

Crossroads Georgetown hosts drive-thru giveaway
news-graphic.com (Sept. 1, 2020)

‘Porch talks’ keep church members connected amid COVID pandemic
Dispatch.com (Aug. 16, 2020)

Sunday Fellowship But with a Focus on Safety
Spectrumnews1.com (Aug. 9, 2020)

Crossroads Outdoor Worship Brings Thousands to Cincinnati Riverfront
spectrumnews1.com (July 20, 2020)

How This Megachurch Embraces Diversity
Guideposts.org (July 15, 2020)

Crossroads Church says buildings will stay closed through end of the year, will hold outdoor services
Cincinnati.com (July 15, 2020)

Crossroads Church reverses reopening plans
Fox19.com (July 15, 2020)

Area churches gather in downtown Cincinnati to unite in call for racial justice
WLWT.com (July 11, 2020)

Pastor Damon Lynch Jr.: "Don't get weary, children"
Cincinnati.com (July 11, 2020)

The pandemic is rewriting the rules of retail
HBR.com (July 6, 2020)

IPM Food Pantry and National Guard distribute food at Crossroads Church
clermontsun.com (May 27, 2020)

Crossroads Church decides not to hold in-person services while others reopened May 10
WKYT.com (May 12, 2020)

Crossroads Kids’ Club volunteers hold reverse parade for their kids
WKYT.com (May 3, 2020)</p> Crossroads Church adapting to coronavirus pandemic, and some changes will stick around
WCPO.com (April 22, 2020)</p>

Crossroads Church helping Central Ohio families keep food on the table
https://myfox28columbus.com/ (April 18, 2020)

Crossroads Church collects supplies for Miami Valley food pantries
WDTN.com (April 18, 2020)

Lexington church holds food drive during COVID-19 pandemic
WKYT.com (April 18, 2020)

Hundreds lend support while maintaining social distancing at Crossroads Church's food drive
WLWT.com (April 18, 2020)

Church, distillery partner to get sanitizer into hands of first responders
WDTN.com (April 16, 2020)

Crossroads Church hosts donation drive for food pantries
dayton247now.com (April 14, 2020)

Messages of Hope: Pastor Brian Tome
Local12.com (April 13, 2020)

Coronavirus in Cincinnati: Crossroads Church collects items for local seniors
Cincinnati.com (April 2, 2020)

Churches in Kentucky are finding ways to adapt during the COVID-19 Pandemic
WKYT.com (March 29,2020)

Crossroads Church raises more than $230,000 to provide child care for health care professionals
WLWT.com (March 26, 2020)

Crossroads Church to air weekly services on RTV6 due to COVID-19 pandemic
WRTV.com (March 20, 2020)

Megachurch Pastor Leads Riders on New Amazon Prime Show
OutreachMagazine.com (March 18, 2020)

This Evangelical Megachurch in Ohio Isn’t What You Think
New York Times (March 17, 2020)

Churches Offering Alternative Worship Experiences
spectrumnews1.com(March 12, 2020)

Crossroads Church moves services online amid COVID-19 worries
WCPO.com (March 12,2020)

How is the Spread of the Coronavirus Affecting Churches?
CBN.com (March 12, 2020)

Kentucky governor calls for churches to cancel services
WLWT.com (March 11, 2020)

Kentuckians to help with tornado recovery in Tennessee
lex18.com (March 6, 2020)

Crossroads aids with Nashville tornado relief
WDTN (March 6, 2020)

How ordinary citizens are wiping out millions of dollars in medical debt for others -- and how you can, too
CNN.com (March 6, 2020)

Crossroads Church sending $50,000, relief team to Tennessee following deadly tornado
WLWT.com (March 4, 2020)

Cincinnati church wipes out $46.5 million in medical debt for 45,000 families
FoxNews.com (February 27, 2020)

Ohio megachurch helps pay $46.5 million in medical debt, highest amount ever paid off
ChristianPost.com (February 25, 2020)

Crossroads Church leverages donations to wipe out $46.5 million in medical debt
Cincinnati.com (February 24, 2020)

2019

Crossroads celebrates the super bowl
WKYT.com (February 3, 2019)

2018

Crossroads Awaited comes to the Aronoff Center
BroadwayWorld.com (December 14, 2018)

Crossroads giant Christmas production returns in 2019
WLWT.com (December 10, 2018)

Ohio church to give away 115,000 meals
FaithWire.com (November 20, 2018)

Church collects 100,000 meals for needy
ChristianPost.com (November 19, 2018)

Lexington Church distributes free meals
WKYT.com (November 18, 2018)

Crossroads reaching out and giving back
LivingMagazines.com (October 12, 2018)

It's time to rethink how we're raising our boys
Cincinnati.com (September 28, 2018)

People feel pain about where country is racially
Cincinnati.com (September 7, 2018)

What other churches can learn from Willow Creek
DailyHerald.com (August 10, 2018)

Opinion: Our culture of death
Cincinnati.com (June 13, 2018)

Churches struggle with how to confront racism
USAToday.com (June 12, 2018)

12,000 to serve area communities
WLWT.com (May 12, 2018)

Church cancels services to give back
WKYT.com (May 13, 2018)

Dukes of Hazzard and the end of racial innocence
Cincinnati Enquirer (April 18, 2018)

Building a bigger tent
The New Republic (April, 2018)

Why men need the church
CincinnatiRepublic.com (February 12, 2018)

Church joins Day of Prayer for Marshall County
WKYT.com (January 28, 2018)

Crossroads welcomed on the east side
WLWT.com (January 7, 2018)

Crossroads opens 7th location in Eastgate
WCPO.com (January 7, 2018)

East Side readies for grand opening weekend
Cincinnati.com (January 5, 2018)

2017

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Church provides free cars for those in need
Fox19.com (November 26, 2017)

Crossroads collects turkeys for 115,000 Thanksgiving meals
WKYT.com (November 19, 2017)

Crossroads collects thousands of Thanksgiving boxes for families in need
WLWT.com (November 19, 2017)

Mighty Men deliver food to those in need
Local12.com (November 19, 2017)

Crossroads to end Awaited after this year
WLWT.com (October 30, 2017)

Crossroads ready to train volunteers for disaster relief
WLWT.com (September 14, 2017)

Crossroads helping people in Houston
WLWT.com (September 4, 2017)

Crossroads helping Houston with disaster relief
WLWT.com (August 30, 2017)

Central Ohioans attend church from their homes
Columbus Dispatch (July 30, 2017)

Local church and prison inmates tackle issues of race
Local 12.com (May 10, 2017)

Crossroads-backed startup accelerator graduates third class
Business Courier (April 28, 2017)

How a Cincinnati church is empowering entrepreneurs
Acton Institute (April 19, 2017)

Mega church establishes new roots in Central Kentucky
Kentucky.com (April 14, 2017)

What would Jesus Disrupt?
Bloomberg Businessweek (April 5, 2017)

Power of Prayer: Pastors wife makes miraculous recovery after stroke
WLWT.com (March 22, 2017)

Crossroads Pastor's wife recovering after stroke
WCPO.com (March 22, 2017)

Mason gala raises money to build recovery home for heroin addicts
WLWT.com (March 17, 2017)

Keeping Green Beer Day Safe
WCPO.com (March 16, 2017)

Ohio Megachurch Draws Over 44,000
ChristianPost.com (February 6, 2017)

Local Church Draws Thousands on Super Bowl Sunday
Local12.com (February 5, 2017)

Crossroads Turns Church into Spectator Sport
WCPO.com (February 5, 2017)

Super Bowl of Preaching draws 40,000
WLWT.com (February 5, 2017)

New Churches Opening in Central Kentucky
FoxLexington.com (January 22, 2017)