FAITH SEEKING UNDERSTANDING: Chapter 1: What is Crossings?

The Crossings Community is an open worldwide network of Christians dedicated to connecting the Word of God and daily life under the motto, “Crossing Life with the Promise of Christ.” What makes our approach distinctive is our commitment to a theological outlook called the proper distinction of law and gospel. We regard the Gospel as a problem-solving message — genuine …

Crossings Film Series: Liv Larson

Reverend Liv Larson Andrews serves as pastor of Salem Lutheran Church in Spokane, Washington. She was a first-time speaker this past January at Crossings’ 8th International Conference. She shares more here about her presentation, “Hidden in the Pews – Space for Rage, Space for Hope.” Liv reminds us that Christ is present in the sacraments, particularly in the waters of …

Crossings Film Series: Stacie Dichsen

Stacie Dichsen attended her first Crossings Conference this past January, 2019. She came because she was looking for additional ways to study scripture and be challenged theologically. Hearing that each ear experiences the Word differently really stuck with her, causing her to be more mindful of how others are receiving the words she speaks. She is excited to be going …

Crossings Film Series: Amber Kalina

Seminarian Amber Kalina heard about Crossings through the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) and it seemed like a great way to end her J term. Amber was intrigued by the topic of the conference, “The Silence of God.” Amber found the Crossings method true to Martin Luther’s main ideas- that the Law illuminates our shortcomings, while the promise …

Crossings Film Series: Bruce Modahl

Bruce Modahl has been involved with Crossings for a number of years. Listen as he shares some of his thoughts on Crossings and how the Crossings method has the power to help us understand not only the text, but also our lives. Bruce shares how it helps keep our eyes on what is important, in scripture texts, or in sermons …

Crossings Film Series: Emmy Kegler

Reverend Emmy Kegler serves as pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Northeast Minneapolis. She joined the Crossings Community as a first-time speaker at Crossings’ 8th International Conference. Listen as she gives a synopsis of her presentation, “Transgression, Depression and Oppression: Sin and Justice at the Margins of Faith.” Emmy’s presentation focused on helping break open our traditional understandings of sin. …

Crossings Film Series: Nathan Hall

Nathan Hall enjoys how Crossings Conferences engage your faith using both your brain and your heart. He has returned for multiple Crossings Conference and continues to find the speakers insightful and challenging. Nathan has been utilizing Crossings resources since he graduated seminary and entered professional ministry. He finds both the weekly text studies and the website library useful in his …

Crossings Film Series: Tom Baynham

Tom Baynham found the Crossings method as an intriguing new way of looking at scripture and worship planning. He attended his first conference in 2019 and enjoyed meeting new people and creating new friendships with other Christians. Tom sees music as a powerful ministry. For him, singing is another way of praying. He enjoyed sharing his musical talents at the …

Crossings Film Series: Rob Saler’s 2019 Crossing Conference Presentation

If you were not able to make it to last year’s conference, or even if you were, check out this great video presentation. Join Rob Saler as he gives his presentation from the 2019 International Crossings Conference, Practicing the Hidden God. Be sure to like us on Facebook! And Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!

Crossings Film Series: John Brudgid

First-call pastor, Jon Brudgid, was pleasantly surprised to see many connections between his congregation and people at the Crossings Conference. Jon shares his gratitude for the opportunity to attend the conference and take back what he’s learned to his congregation. He looks forward to sharing the knowledge he’s gained with lay leaders and bible study groups. While Jon wasn’t familiar …