OUR HISTORY & IDENTITY
African ministry was started in November 2002 as a Bible study group of African Immigrants that were new at Crossroads Fellowship. The class was organized and directed by the Missions Pastor Doug Gamble. After two months, the leadership and organization of the ministry was passed over to Pastor Stephen & Mary Barine. Four months later, the African Ministry Worship Service was launched with 25 adults in attendance. The service was started to provide a place and time that was convenient for immigrants who were not able to attend regular morning services of Crossroads Fellowship because of their work schedules.

Initially this service was offered once per month then moved to two Sundays per month for the year of 2003 and the year 2004. In January 2005, we started offering this service every Sunday from 3:30 - 5:00 P.M. Then, in May 2006, Stephen Barine was commissioned as the official Pastor for our African Fellowship.

OUR PURPOSE
We exist to offer a church home for all Africans and their friends from all nationalities to gather and develop friendship, talents, study the Word of God, pray together for the needs of our families and to experience international worship services for the glory of God.

PASTORAL LEADERSHIP
Crossroads African ministry is led by Pastor Stephen Barine and a team of volunteer ministry leaders under the leadership of the Senior Pastor of Crossroads Fellowship.

PROGRAMS

African Ministry Worship Service

This worship service is for Africans of all nations and ages and includes African style worship followed by a time of refreshments and fellowship.

TIME & LOCATION: 3:30 - 5:30 Every Sunday Great Room

Come expecting a miracle and you will never be the same.

Contact Pastor Stephen Barine (981-0222 or sbarine@crossroads.org) for further information.

Bible Study & Fellowship Opportunities in the Community

We have organized five locations for Bible Study and Ministry opportunities for our members. The objectives are:
- to minister to members effectively
- to bring members together to minister to one another
- to strengthen members through discipleship
- to study the Word of God as the family of God

Five locations exist to fellowship at:
1 - Cary/ Capital Blvd. African Ministry
Contact Joe Karogi (961-9628)
2 - North Raleigh/ Millbrook Road/ 401 African Ministry
Contact Grace Kariuki (274-9977)
3 - New Hope/ Louisburg African Ministry
Contact Douglas Ngatunyi (264-4331)
4 - Knightdale/ Poole Road African Ministry
Contact Patrick Njiraini (215-7075)
5 - East Raleigh/ Fuquay Varina African Ministry
Contact Joseph Kinyua (539-3536)

African Children's Program - Bible Study, ages 4 -17

Time: 2nd & 4th Friday of the month at 6:30-8:30 PM
Location: Adult Gathering Place & Rooms 208, 210
Contact: Douglas Ngatunyi (264-4331)

African Men's Fellowship - Prayer Breakfast

Time: 2nd Saturday of the month at 7:00-9:00 AM
Location: Adult Gathering Place room 208 and 210
Contact: Brother Joseph Kinyua (539-3536) or Patrick Njiraini (215-7075)

African Women-In-Action Prayer & Bible Study

Time: Every 3rd Saturday of the month at 7:00 AM
Location: Crossroads Fellowship Prayer Room
Contact: Mary Barine (426-7065) or Sarah Mwaura (559-3649)