CrossPoint Newsletter

Thirty Fifth Edition 3/2/2026

At CrossPoint, we believe the church is not a place to attend, but a people who are being formed and sent. Discipleship is not one of many things we do; it is the mission God has given us. Everything in the life of our church exists to help ordinary people follow Jesus faithfully and invite others to do the same.

The Unleashed: Ready for the Future vision campaign flows directly out of that conviction. This is not simply a season of generosity or a plan for growth. It is a discipleship moment, an opportunity for our entire church family to align our resources with the mission God has entrusted to us.

As we were reminded during Vision Weekend, God continues to call CrossPoint to be a sending church. We believe He is leading us toward a future where we are forming and unleashing thousands of Everyday Missionaries across Kansas and beyond. That vision is not measured by attendance or buildings, but by lives transformed, leaders developed, and disciples living on mission in the places God has already placed them.

The Unleashed Campaign is a practical step toward that future. At its core, the campaign is about removing barriers that limit our ability to disciple and send people. Financial obligations reduce flexibility. Inadequate ministry environments can hinder connection and formation. Limited investment in multiplication slows the spread of the gospel. This campaign addresses those realities so discipleship can flourish.

When we talk about financial freedom, we are really talking about discipleship capacity. Every dollar redirected from debt to ministry becomes fuel for forming leaders, strengthening groups, investing in next-generation disciples, and equipping people to live out their faith in everyday life. Strong environments create space for relationships to grow. Multiplication investments create opportunities to make new disciples in new communities.

The timing of this campaign matters. We are stepping into this season from a place of health and momentum. God has been faithful, and CrossPoint is ready. Our leaders are trained. Our discipleship pathways are established. Our systems are proven. We are not experimenting; we are multiplying what God has already used to bear fruit.

In the weeks ahead, you’ll continue to hear more about the Unleashed Campaign, including important dates, practical details, and ways to engage. Commitment Sunday is coming, and we are asking every CrossPointer to prayerfully consider their part in this journey. It is about each of us responding obediently to what God is asking of us.

Unleashed is ultimately an invitation. An invitation to deeper discipleship. An invitation to trust God with our resources. An invitation to invest in the spiritual formation of people we may never meet this side of eternity. As we move forward together, may we be a church of ordinary people being changed by Jesus to do extraordinary things.

Eric Franklin | Lead Pastor

My name is Jordan Stineman, and I began serving as the Location Pastor for CrossPoint Topeka in January. My wife, Caitie, and our four kids—Maggie (10), Jett (7), Jude (5), and Jay (6 months)—are excited (and a little nervous!) to join the CrossPoint family. For the past ten years, we’ve lived in Emporia, where I served as a Student Pastor at a local church.

A few years ago, the Lord began stirring in my heart a desire to grow in teaching, discipling, and missions. After a season of prayer and discernment with our community, we sensed God leading us to join Him in what He’s doing at CrossPoint Topeka. Trusting that He provides where He calls, we stepped forward in faith—and He has been faithful through every part of the transition.

As we settle in, we’re praying for a home in Topeka, a smooth transition for our kids, and wisdom for our family in this new season. We would love your prayers as well.

We’re especially encouraged by the unity God has been building since combining with another church last year. It’s been a joy to see our body growing together as we live, grow, and serve as one.

Join us in prayer:

• That our people would live sent lives on mission in our community
• That God would raise up the right leader and growth for our Youth Ministry
• That we would be a church eager not only to receive, but to serve and pour into others.

Pastor Jordan Stineman | CrossPoint Topeka

In Luke 11, the disciples make a striking request. They don’t ask Jesus to teach them how to preach, heal the sick, or lead crowds. They ask, “Lord, teach us to pray.” They understood that prayer was central to Jesus’ life–and if they were going to follow Him faithfully, they needed to learn how to pray.

Prayer isn’t an event–it’s a relationship. If I told you my wife, Taylor, and I hadn’t spoken since our wedding day, you’d know something was wrong. Communication cultivates our relationships. The same is true with God. Prayer is talking with God, and it’s how our relationship with Him grows.

Paul reminds us in Ephesians 3:20-21 that we pray to a God who is able to do far more than we ask or imagine. Prayer isn’t about perfect words,it’s about trusting His power. God isn’t distant. He is active, compassionate, and attentive. When we come to Him, He delights in our dependence. I’m not inconvenienced when my toddler needs my help, I’m filled with delight. In the same way, God rejoices when we come to Him in prayer, asking for help or simply sitting in His presence. Whether we pray with joy, doubt, fear, or tears, He is glad we are coming to Him.

During our 21 Days of Prayer, God did far more than we could see on the surface. We watched Him shape not only individual prayer lives, but the culture of our church. We prayed for over 2,000 prayer requests and engaged with more than 11,000 people. But the most powerful moments weren’t measured in numbers. We witnessed apathy being named, confession of sin, growing dependence on God, and a church family bearing one another’s burdens.

Ways to Make Prayer Part of Life Moving Forward

Weave prayer into daily rhythms.
Prayer isn’t “one more thing.” Let it intentionally accompany moments you already have.

• Thanking God for your meal is a great start–but don’t stop there. Pray for someone in need, a burden on your heart, or a place where you long to see the light of Jesus shine.
  

• Thank God for the day at your kids’ bedtime.
  

• Ask for help showing the love of Jesus during your commute to work or school.
  

• Pray before reading the Bible.
  

• Ask God to prepare your heart on the way to church.
  

• Invite God into budgeting and decision-making.

Use prayer cards.
Write names or requests on 3x5 notecards or Post-it notes and place them where you’ll see them often–on a mirror, dashboard, refrigerator, or desk. Let them prompt short, simple prayers throughout the day.

Set prayer alarms.
Use your phone to remind you to pray for specific things. Choose the same time each day and pause, wherever you are, to pray briefly and consistently. We schedule everything else, why not prayer? Structure can be a gift if it helps us talk with God.

Immerse yourself in the Psalms.
They teach us to pray honestly through every emotion and remind us that God welcomes our whole hearts.

Join CrossPoint Midweek Prayer.
Because of what God stirred during our 21 Days of Prayer, beginning Wednesday, March 4, we’ll gather online every Wednesday from 6:30–6:45 AM for CrossPoint Midweek Prayer, live on the CrossPointNow Facebook Page.

Lord, teach us to pray.

Pastor Michael Lantz | CrossPoint Salina