With the partnership and support of Canyon Ridge Christian Church and Central Christian Church, Senior Pastor Shane Philip and a committed group of volunteers began the journey to plant a church in Southwest Las Vegas that would reach out to the area’s swiftly growing population. The Crossing, A Christian Church first opened its doors in September, 2000 at Lawrence Middle School. Almost a thousand people came through the doors that day to be a part of God’s great adventure.

The fledgling church quickly carved out a niche in the community, averaging 600 attendees in the first year. After a move to Sierra Vista High School the following year, The Crossing continued to thrive and see amazing life-change, while growing 15 % each year on average.

In August, 2005, the prayers and dreams of The Crossing’s staff, members and supporters were brought to life in a tangible way. Inaugural services were held at the newly completed 20 acre campus located on the corner of Buffalo and Windmill, and The Crossing now had a permanent home.

Over the next several years, The Crossing’s mission to partner with God to help people discover Jesus and the Journey saw further progress.  As of 2010, more than 1000 people were baptized over an ten-year span at The Crossing, while countless others began authentic relationships with Jesus Christ. Weekly attendance in 2010 hovered at almost 2500 while Life Groups, Youth and Children’s ministries, and Men’s and Women’s ministries grew steadily as even more people became involved and invested in The Crossing’s vision to “Love God, Love People, Serve Others.”

The Crossing’s story is still being written. With relevant, honest teaching, inspiring worship, and the dedicated service of hundreds of volunteers, The Crossing continues to hold out love and hope to people across the Southwest Valley.