Church thrives at separate locations with same sermon

By Kevin Carbery
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Whether her pastor gives his sermon in person or via electronic media, Vivian Johnson likes what he has to say.

Johnson is a member of The Crossing at Fenton, a congregation connected to The Crossing at Chesterfield. The Rev. Greg Holder preaches from the congregation's original Chesterfield location, but his words are carried to Fenton either through a live telecast or by videotape. His image is projected on a giant screen in the large auditorium at The Crossing in Fenton.

"The thing I like the most about The Crossing is its authentic message," said Johnson, 50, of Eureka.

Johnson and more than 400 others gather at the Fenton site for Saturday evening or Sunday morning worship services. She said everything involved in each church service in Fenton takes place live in front of those in the church, except the sermon. the rest

The church offers Bible study groups, children's ministries, teen ministries and other ways to involve members in church life.