Crossroads Church Partners — Organization Profile
Crossroads Church Partners is a nonprofit ministry organization based in Rochester, Minnesota, that works with congregations and ministry leaders across the Upper Midwest. Its stated mission is to develop Christian leaders and provide resources that strengthen churches, and its network includes more than 125 churches that learn, collaborate, and access ministry support together. The organization’s heritage is connected to the Restoration Movement and the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ tradition. Its stated core values are Christ-centered, ministry-focused, biblically based, outward-oriented, and collaborative. From its office at 1765 Restoration Road SW in Rochester, Minnesota, Crossroads combines church support, leadership development, education, and church planting within one regional ministry network.
A major part of Crossroads’ current work is helping start new churches through assessment, training, coaching, project management, and planter care. Its church-planting focus extends across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Rather than operating only as a funding organization, Crossroads describes its role as a collaborative partner that works with local churches and experienced church-planting organizations. Prospective planters can connect with the ministry for conversation and support, while congregations can participate as partners in new-church efforts.
Crossroads also serves existing congregations through practical church-resource services. Its staff helps churches address needs such as elder development, church staffing, succession planning, compensation, interim ministry, and leadership transitions. Workshops are offered on topics including small groups, youth ministry, children’s ministry, worship ministry, assimilation, and recruiting and training volunteers. The organization also uses Natural Church Development, a structured church-health assessment and coaching process, to help congregations identify strengths, weaknesses, and action steps for improvement. These services are designed primarily for pastors, elders, ministry teams, and local congregations seeking outside support or training.
Education and leadership development are another central part of the organization’s work. Through a partnership with Hope International University, Crossroads connects students with online degree programs and offers the School of Advanced Leadership Training (SALT), which provides biblically based, college-level ministry courses that can carry undergraduate or graduate credit. Crossroads also offers an Advanced Ministry Certificate pathway for people exploring vocational ministry. Its annual FLOURISH church leadership conference brings pastors and ministry teams together in Minnesota and Wisconsin for teaching, workshops, and peer connection. Additional partnerships provide resources for preaching, communication, and leadership development.
Churches and individuals can engage with Crossroads in several ways. Ministry leaders can request workshops, church-health coaching, staffing help, educational information, or church-planting conversations. Students can explore SALT, certificate programs, and degree pathways, while churches can participate in FLOURISH and other training opportunities. Supporters can also contribute financially, including gifts designated for student scholarships and ministry initiatives. Crossroads accepts online donations and mailed gifts, and its staff provides direct contact options for churches or leaders who want to discuss partnership, training, education, or other ministry needs.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.crossroadschurchpartners.org/
- About: https://www.crossroadschurchpartners.org/about-us
- Church Planting: https://www.crossroadschurchpartners.org/church-planting
- SALT: https://www.crossroadschurchpartners.org/salt
- Online Degrees: https://www.crossroadschurchpartners.org/online-degrees
- FLOURISH: https://www.crossroadschurchpartners.org/flourish
- Natural Church Development: https://www.crossroadschurchpartners.org/natural-church-development
- Contact: https://www.crossroadschurchpartners.org/contact
- Donate: https://www.crossroadschurchpartners.org/donate
Contact Information
- Email: cu****@**********************rs.org
- Phone: 507-288-4563
- Mailing address: 1765 Restoration Road SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Socials
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crossroadschurchpartners
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossroads-church-partners
Leadership
- Dr. Curtis McGinnis — Executive Director
- Dr. L. J. Sam Helgerson — Director of Education
- Kevin White — Part-time Director of Development
- Danny Schaffner — Part-time Director of Church Planting
- Annie Abbott — Part-time Ministry Coordinator
- Sid McGinnis — Part-time Wisconsin Regional Representative
