Here are eight compelling reasons for any fence riders to make CrossCountry a part of your next evangelistic opportunity!

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Odds are somebody at your event is going to accept Christ as their personal Savior. Each year, thousands of people choose to follow Christ as a result of CrossCountry Ministries’ dedication together with the many churches and organizations who partner with them to reach a lost and dying world, advancing the Kingdom of Christ. Their concerts are geared toward catching the maximum amount of souls every time the net is thrown.

Unwavering dedication to the vision Christ has given them is their way of life. CrossCountry consistently takes the message into main stream events that most other ministries don’t have the opportunity or ability to evangelize too. Whether they are in a church, a casino, a NASCAR race, a fair, a festival, a bar and grill, a prison or a rodeo, the message is the same; “Christ has a plan for each and every person’s life and He wants to see you blessed here on earth.” Music ministry encompasses every aspect of their lives as well as their family’s lives.

Talented musicians create the draw. People of all ages and cultures are truly entertained by the expertise of these musicians. They have spent years and thousands of hours practicing their craft to be the best performers God has created them to be. They continuously research and learn as much about their instruments as they can (even earning music degrees) so the maximum amount of spectators will be drawn in to hear the message. Using the gifts that God has given them to impact the world for Him is a lifelong passion and they have set as stone their plight to give God their best. Each year, new opportunities at main stream venues arise and CrossCountry is recognized by music industry organizations and their peers for their skill, winning awards such as:

            Music Evangelist of the Year – CCMA 2003

            Christian Band of the Year – MACT 2001, 2002

            Vocal Group of the Decade – ICGMA 1990-1999

            Vocal Group of the Year – CCMA 1999

            Band of the Year – ICGMA 1996

            Entertainer of Year Nominees – CCMA 1996 to 2003

            Top 5 charting song “My Choice” – Billboard Magazine 1995

            “I Feel Like Travelin On” # 1 Charting for 12 straight weeks – CCRB

                 2002

            And many more…

Relativity is the key to success. CrossCountry is blessed with the ability to develop a rapport with the audience, create a relationship in a very short amount of time and effectively communicate the love of Christ in a way that pierces the heart of so many different people. Understanding the turmoil of the people and having compassion for them leads the band create a program that will reach the maximum amount of lost people without compromising their Christian values. 

Experience throughout the years gives the band knowledge and perspective while fine tuning their professionalism. They have worked with hundreds of ministries and organizations, from coast to coast and even overseas. Every program sparks new ideas as the group reflects on the successes and learns from the mistakes and trials. Some highlights over the years include performances at:

            The Grand Ole Opry

            Pyongyang, North Korea for 10 days

            The Ryman Auditorium

            Churches in 25 states

            Prisons in 8 states

            NASCAR in 11 states

            National Day of Prayer at the capital building in Washington, DC

            Luis Palau Festival

            Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

            Flamingo Hilton Casino in Laughlin, NV

            And hundreds more exciting outreach opportunities!!!

Anointing from God keeps the wheels rolling. Time and time again, the show goes on not by the band’s strength but by God’s. CrossCountry has been given a unique platform and survived the years by God’s calling and grace. The performances and message are never flawless, yet the word never returns void. There is an individual anointing, but the collective force is far greater. One can put a 1000 to flight. Two can put 10,000 to flight.

Creativity breeds excitement, joy and freshness. Aside from kickin’ music, CrossCountry uses such antics as air guitar contests, comedic songs, name that tune sing-alongs, and various, crazy props to spice up the show and involve people of all ages. Who knows what will happen next?

“Heart of Worship” is an outstanding song to sum up the foundation of CrossCountry. Prior to even beginning the ministry in the early 90’s, Leo led worship for over 10 years. His heart for the church and seeing it prosper has never ceased. Bridging the gap between the main stream and the church by equipping the body to reach the lost is truly at the heart of what the group believes. CrossCountry knows that introducing people to Christ doesn’t end with just leading them in the sinner’s prayer, but provoking them to develop an attitude of worship is where their true journey with Christ begins. This includes actively participating in worship at a church of their choice. CrossCountry desires nothing more than to see the Body of Christ prosper with new souls.