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EULESS – The future is now.
What began as a vision for anticipated church growth and increasing opportunities to minister in the community will take a significant step forward when Cross City Church unveils a 64,000-square-foot building that will serve as a multi-purpose, multi-generational ministry space early next month.
The $22 million facility will serve as the church’s new center of activities and learning for kids in grades 1-6 as well as students in grades 7-12. It will also include a multi-use commons space. The new construction, known as the “Generations Project,” features a full-service coffee shop, a large indoor playground, a separate play area for preschool kids, a 144-square-foot LED video display, three new elevators, and campus-wide improvements benefitting people of all ages.
The Generations Project is part of a larger vision that involves much more than facilities. Pastor John Meador said the church is focused on connecting people from every generation and encouraging “healthy homes” by teaching children, equipping parents, and empowering grandparents.
“(This project) is all about connecting past generations and standing on the shoulders of the leaders that have gone before us in order to reach future generations,” Meador said in a video update on the project. “We are now in that generation that allows us to set the groundwork, the framework, for reaching future generations for Christ until he comes back.”
The new area for 7-12 grade students, known as “The City,” includes a basketball court, café, and two levels of indoor and outdoor space that can accommodate a variety of activities. A new state-of-the-art auditorium (to be shared by students and the Cross City International congregation) seats more than 300 and connects via video to the existing 3,000-seat auditorium and the 600-seat chapel.
Kids in grades 1-6 will enjoy three new large group gathering rooms and two gaming lobbies on two secure floors. The custom indoor playground, available to the public during posted hours, has three levels and will accommodate over 100 children. Church leaders believe the coffee shop and multiple play areas will make Cross City a popular weekday destination.
A grand opening celebration is scheduled for November 7, beginning with a worship celebration in the main Worship Center auditorium at 9:30 a.m. The official opening of the facility will occur at 10:45 a.m. with a balloon drop, followed by tours, refreshments, giveaways, food trucks, and more. Guests are welcome to stay and enjoy the Dallas Cowboys game on the new large LED screen.
During the service, the church will recognize the Ingram family for its tenure at Cross City. Dwain Ingram joined the church in 1968 with his family. Presently, his son David, granddaughter Amanda, and great-grandchildren Emerson and Bennett faithfully attend with their families. These four generations from ages 3 to 91 represent the commitment of the people of Cross City Church and serve as inspiration for the project.
