During the years of World War II, members of the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ, who lived in the Crossroads community, found it difficult getting back and forth to church. It was decided that they would attempt to establish a congregation at Crossroads. With school consolidation, the former "Redmill" school property was abandoned, and was offered for sale by sealed bids. Gus Nichols, bid on the property.  The bid was accepted.  Governor "Big Jim" Folsom stated that this bid was the best and accepted it. Gus Nichols then transferred the property to the following men as the first "Trustees" of the  Crossroads Church of Christ:  Charlie Best, Sterling Edwards, J. E. Conway, and Judge Meadows.

Sterling Edwards donated the lumber and on Saturday, December 24th, 1946, the building was erected.  the next day, Sunday, Christmas Day, the first service was held.
 
Among the first preachers, who held gospel meetings in the old building, were Gus Nichols, J. G. Pounds, S. F. Hester, Albert Hill, W. Gaddys Roy and Winfred Clarke.
 
The next building was constructed just to the left side of the first building on Highway #5 in the early fifties.

As the congregation continued to grow, it was decided in 1982 to purchase 7½ acres that became available approximately 1/3 of a mile north on Highway #5 on the East Side of the highway.  In 1990, on the front of this property, a commodious building was erected. The auditorium will seat 488 people, with 11 classrooms and offices, and other needed facilities.

The first full time preacher were James Wolf.  Former ministers were Marlin Graves, Lacy Taylor, Sam Soper, C. Q. Alexander, Benny Hester, Scott Webster and now Dale Hubbert became Crossroad's minister.   

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The History of Deaf Ministry

The need to minister to the deaf was started March 16th, 1977.  Johnny Alexander, Kathy Alexander, Marvin Windham and Laura Windham began work in this much-needed area of mission work. The first deaf member was Jane Legg. Johnny Alexander continues this work with Richard Robbins and the deaf is not only taught at Crossroads, but also on the TV program.  "The Gospel is for All", that was started in 1986 and continues till this day.

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