This model of church ministry, patterned after Willow Creek Church in Chicago, emphasizes sensitivity to the "seeker" in programming and scheduling. Contemporary music, a multi-media format, dramatic arts, conversationally toned messages, and relevant need-meeting ministries characterize the churches that form this body. (As an associate, The Crossing Church does not necessarily share or support all of the positions and/or practices of Willow Creek Church.)

The Tampa Bay Baptist Association
The Tampa Bay Baptist Association has 111 churches that fellowship and work together to help reach Hillsborough County.

The Florida Baptist Convention
The Florida Baptist Conventions has 1,887 churches that fellowship together with the goal of evangelizing our state.

The Southern Baptist Convention
The SBC has 40,000 churches that cooperate together in a world-wide effort of missions.

Gateway Church

Life Outreach International

We are an independent church! Every SBC church is completely independent. There is no denominational control or hierarchy, as there is in most other denominations. Each church is self-governed and determines its own affairs. For example, every SBC church chooses its own Pastor, owns its own building and assets and determines its own programs.