“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.”
Psalms 127:1
Are you looking for a way to expand your influence and further your reach to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ–a missionary venture? Join us in support of The Generations Project, an initiative of Cross Point Church of Ava, Missouri.
“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.”
Matthew 9:37
“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.”
Matthew 9:37
What is The Generations Project Initiative?
The Ozark Mountains of Southern Missouri is a mission field within our own borders–“a harvest that is plentiful.” The Generations Project is an initiative to expand ministry and outreach in the Ozark Mountains of Southern Missouri. In effect, to bring healing and restoration to generational poverty, abuse, drug addiction, family violence, and unhealthy addictions through what Jesus has done on the cross. To introduce Jesus into the homes of every family. To challenge every believer to love, live, and pursue Jesus. The Generations Project is an initiative of Cross Point Church of Ava, Missouri to transform the region.
The Generations Project Initiative will expand Cross Point Church’s outreach and influence through the expansion of facilities and ministries. The expansion of its facilities and ministries will provide the church and community with a more robust outreach program in and throughout the community.
The Generations Project Initiative will expand Cross Point Church’s outreach and influence through the expansion of facilities and ministries. The expansion of its facilities and ministries will provide the church and community with a more robust outreach program in and throughout the community.
A Look At The Mission Field
The suicide rate is approximately 33% higher in Southern Missouri rural areas than that of urban areas, largely due to limited access to mental health resources and socioeconomic stress.
What does this limited snapshot of the mission field mean? In short, there is a significant need for faith-based interventions–to share the gospel, to help families in need, to provide resources and faith-based alternatives.
What does this limited snapshot of the mission field mean? In short, there is a significant need for faith-based interventions–to share the gospel, to help families in need, to provide resources and faith-based alternatives.
The Generations Project Mission
To transform the lost and hurting for “Generations” to come!
The Generations Project Vision
The Generations Project is a faith-driven initiative to expand the facilities and ministries of Cross Point Church–to intentionally invest in future generations–to create space and ministries where children, youth, and families can encounter Jesus, grow in truth, and be equipped to carry the gospel for generations to come.
This expansion isn’t only about facilities. It’s about ensuring that every generation has room to belong, hear the Word, and experience the life-changing power of Christ.
“To go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation” (Southern Missouri) (Mark 16:15)
This expansion isn’t only about facilities. It’s about ensuring that every generation has room to belong, hear the Word, and experience the life-changing power of Christ.
“To go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation” (Southern Missouri) (Mark 16:15)
“To be the light of the world” (our mission field), “a city on the hill” (our cities) (Matthew 5:14-16)
"To introduce people to the God that “heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” (Psalms 147:3)
"To spread the good news of Jesus so that “they may have life and have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10)
"To create spiritual wealth, in Jesus, for generations to come. "(Matthew 6:19–21)
Cross Point Church’s Core Beliefs
We believe that the Church Universal is the Body of Christ, the fellowship of all believers, and that its members have been called out from the world to come under the dominion and authority of Christ its head. We believe that a local church is a fellowship of Christians, a part of the body of Christ, voluntarily banded together for worship, nurture, and service. The Generations Project is an extension of these core beliefs.
Expansion of Ministries and Facility Needs
In recent years we have witnessed an outpouring of God’s spirit on the mission field in which we live. Specifically, our city, county, and surrounding areas. With this outpouring we have experienced significant growth in numbers and ministry opportunities.
This growth has created a need to expand ministries and facilities to keep up with this outpouring of God’s blessing. We believe God will make a way.
Current Ministries, Community Partnerships, and Outreach
Being a light to the community through ministries, community partnerships, and outreach.
When you partner with Cross Point Church through supporting the Generations Project, you will impact:
Good Dads: Promotes responsible fatherhood and empowers at-risk-fathers by developing skills needed for strong families.
Mountain Moving Ministry: Transforms the lives of those with life-controlling problems and addictions through Christ centered principles.
Jail Ministry: Shares the gospel with men and women who are incarcerated in Douglas County Jail.
Medical Blessings: Focuses on improving local mobility and independence by lending medical products at no cost to those in need.
Women's 180 Ministry: Residential faith-based recovery program for women struggling with addiction and life-controlling issues.
Manna Ministry: Provides meals for families in need.
Foxhole Ministry: Men's ministry
Missionary Kylie Cook: Missionary to Japan
Sisters By Grace: Weekly women's Bible study
First Responders Dinner: Annual Community-wide dinner for first responders.
Nursing Home: Outreach to members of the local nursing home.
CPC Kids: Aims to provide a safe, age-appropriate environment where children, 1st - 4th grade, can learn about God's love through interactive lessons and activities.
Catalyst Kids: Mid-week children’s ministry for 1st - 6th grades to engage in learning and fellowship outside of the traditional Sunday morning services.
CPC Youth: Student ministry for grades 7th - 12th
Community Revival: Community-wide revival
Life Groups: Weekly small group Bible studies and community engagement
Prayer Meeting: Weekly morning prayer meetings–open to all
Monthly Kids Meet Up: Designed for homeschool parents to meet, connect, and grow with their children
Men’s 5:30 Discipline: Community devotional, workout, and prayer time over the school.
Women's GET WELL: Community devotional, workout, and prayer time over the school.
Sunday Worship: Sunday morning fellowship and worship
When you partner with Cross Point Church through supporting the Generations Project, you will impact:
Good Dads: Promotes responsible fatherhood and empowers at-risk-fathers by developing skills needed for strong families.
Mountain Moving Ministry: Transforms the lives of those with life-controlling problems and addictions through Christ centered principles.
Jail Ministry: Shares the gospel with men and women who are incarcerated in Douglas County Jail.
Medical Blessings: Focuses on improving local mobility and independence by lending medical products at no cost to those in need.
Women's 180 Ministry: Residential faith-based recovery program for women struggling with addiction and life-controlling issues.
Manna Ministry: Provides meals for families in need.
Foxhole Ministry: Men's ministry
Missionary Kylie Cook: Missionary to Japan
Sisters By Grace: Weekly women's Bible study
First Responders Dinner: Annual Community-wide dinner for first responders.
Nursing Home: Outreach to members of the local nursing home.
CPC Kids: Aims to provide a safe, age-appropriate environment where children, 1st - 4th grade, can learn about God's love through interactive lessons and activities.
Catalyst Kids: Mid-week children’s ministry for 1st - 6th grades to engage in learning and fellowship outside of the traditional Sunday morning services.
CPC Youth: Student ministry for grades 7th - 12th
Community Revival: Community-wide revival
Life Groups: Weekly small group Bible studies and community engagement
Prayer Meeting: Weekly morning prayer meetings–open to all
Monthly Kids Meet Up: Designed for homeschool parents to meet, connect, and grow with their children
Men’s 5:30 Discipline: Community devotional, workout, and prayer time over the school.
Women's GET WELL: Community devotional, workout, and prayer time over the school.
Sunday Worship: Sunday morning fellowship and worship
How Can You Help
Our growth has taught us one inevitable truth, we need help with the expansion of the ministries and facilities of Cross Point Church, The Generations Project. We are reaching out in and beyond our community to partner with individuals and organizations that have a desire to extend their missionary efforts and who are willing to further God’s kingdom in rural Missouri.
As we expand our ministries and missionary reach we have the need to expand our facilities. In doing so we are trusting that God will provide all of our needs (Philippians 4:19) through the prompting of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers that have the resources, both in, around, and outside our community. In short, we need help.
As we expand our ministries and missionary reach we have the need to expand our facilities. In doing so we are trusting that God will provide all of our needs (Philippians 4:19) through the prompting of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers that have the resources, both in, around, and outside our community. In short, we need help.
How Can You Donate
Cross Point Church is a not-for-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible. You can make a one-time donation or set up recurring giving using a debit card, credit card, Apple Pay, or using your US bank account information. Select "Generations Project" fund below.
Other Ways You Can Support The Generations Project
The Generations Project is about more than a building, it’s about partnering with God in what He is building for today and for generations to come.
We believe everyone can take part, no matter the season or capacity they’re in.
Whether through prayer, generosity, or practical support, there are multiple ways to invest in this vision and help expand the reach of the Gospel in our church, our community, and beyond. Every step of obedience matters, and every contribution helps create space for lives to be transformed.
Whether through prayer, generosity, or practical support, there are multiple ways to invest in this vision and help expand the reach of the Gospel in our church, our community, and beyond. Every step of obedience matters, and every contribution helps create space for lives to be transformed.
“It’s so exciting to be part of a body of believers that have come together to do God’s work. To be part of the mission field in the Ava, Missouri community.
Cross Point Church is making a difference!”
— Phillip Edge, Author and Community Member
“Before these visits, I felt forgotten and alone. Every week when the women from Cross Point come, they bring hope, encouragement, and remind me that God hasn’t given up on me. Their prayers and kindness have truly changed my life, and I look forward to seeing them every week.”
— Women's Jail Ministry Participant
My name is Shawn Vanderbeck, a leader & facilitator at the" Ava chapter "of the Good Dads Organization. Our mission @ Good Dads is to encourage father's to be more engaged in their childrens lives, and 1 way that we do that is in the classroom, teaching the fundamentals of fatherhood. Cross Point Church has supported our mission since day 1,by providing the classroom needed to help the children in our community, 1 dad at a time.
— Shawn Vanderbeck
"This ministry was born from my desire to show God’s love in a tangible way by providing hot meals to those walking through both joyful and difficult seasons. Whether welcoming a new baby, recovering from illness, or grieving a loss, each family has shared how much it meant to know someone cared. It’s truly a privilege to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our community and to let His love be felt through something as simple as a warm meal."
— Michelle Snyder
“They aren’t just teaching us about God, they’re living it with us. CPC Youth feels real, and it’s given me a relationship with jesus. they're so much more than 'just' youth pastors.”
— CPC Youth Student
