Category: News

Summer Nights Dinner & Auction!

We’re thrilled to share that the third annual Summer Nights Dinner & Auction is happening this August! Come enjoy a relaxed evening outdoors featuring endless food stations, live music, exciting door prizes, and a lively interactive auction—all in support of CrossNet Ministries! Dress casually, bring your own table and chairs, and join us for a fun-filled night with friends and family as we celebrate one of the… Read More

2025 CrossNet Backpack Program

CrossNet’s Annual Backpack Program is coming up on Tuesday, August 5th from 9 AM to 6 PM! This year we are anticipating distributing over 800 new backpacks to students in grades K-12 in ELANCO. In addition, other resources including lunch, school supplies, and haircuts will be available at the event! Below are some ways to get your children, co-workers, small groups, churches, and organizations involved!… Read More

Faith and Resilience | Meet Marjorie

“I continue to ask God in my prayers to guide me and lead me to where I am supposed to go.” Marjorie’s words reflect a deep faith and unwavering hope that continue to guide her through life’s toughest seasons. As a participant at CrossNet, she has faced many challenges — but through her resilience, determination, and the support she’s found here, Marjorie is courageously taking… Read More

CrossNet Ministries Announces New Executive Director

Dear CrossNet Ministries (CrossNet) Supporter,  On behalf of the CrossNet Board of Directors, it is with great joy that I present Carl Edwards, Jr. as the new Executive Director for CrossNet.  Carl is no stranger to CrossNet or the ELANCO community. For the past five years, Carl has served CrossNet as Director of Development, having previously served three years as Youth Center Director.  Carl will… Read More

CrossNet Ministries’ Warehouse Renovation Update!

Please read below for an important update on the Warehouse Renovation Project from CrossNet Executive Director, Meredith Dahl. Dear Supporters,  I am excited to share an update with you regarding CrossNet Ministries’ (CrossNet’s) expansion and renovation project!  As many of you know, in 2022 CrossNet shared a need regarding the necessity for more space for programs. We have been growing over the past six years… Read More

2023 End Of Year Update

Dear CrossNet Ministries’ Supporters, I am excited to provide you with an update from CrossNet Ministries (CrossNet). As I reflect on this past year, I am reminded of God’s continued goodness and faithfulness. We recently had a team meeting where one team member mentioned that this year was a year of God’s goodness to CrossNet and our community. I immediately thought of the song, “Goodness… Read More

2023 November Match: Thank you!

We are thrilled to announce and celebrate with you that we reached our goal of raising $300,000 in the month of November!  THANK YOU to our matching donors and to everyone who generously gave to help us reach this goal. It is through the incredible generosity of the community that this could have happened! Our final total raised is $314,272!!!  It is because of your… Read More

2023 November Match

All through November, you can partner with CrossNet through the November Match and have your generosity doubled! We are excited to share that we have a $150,000 match again, this year! When you donate in the month of November, your donation will be matched dollar for dollar! Our goal is to raise a total of $300,000 for CrossNet programs. Be on the lookout for stories… Read More

CrossNet 2023 Annual Banquet & Livestream Event!

Doors open at 5:15 PM, dinner starts at 6:00 PM. *SPECIAL NOTE: The in-person portion of this event is officially sold out! Don’t miss an opportunity to hear from Grammy Award winning artist and performer, Laura Story! We have an amazing night planned with CrossNet updates, delicious food, music, stories and more! Join us for an incredible night on Tuesday, March 28th. You can still be… Read More

2023 End of Year Update

Dear CrossNet Ministries’ Supporters, I am excited to provide you with an update from CrossNet Ministries (CrossNet). As I reflect on this past year, I am reminded of God’s continued goodness and faithfulness. We recently had a team meeting where one team member mentioned that this year was a year of God’s goodness to CrossNet and our community. I immediately thought of the song, “Goodness… Read More