In this part of Europe, Geneva Switzerland is considered to be the “Crossroads” of the world. And as a Church, just across the border in Ferney Voltaire France, we are privileged to be part of the greater metropolitan community of this wonderful city. In our worship service, on any given Sunday, you will encounter up to 60 nationalities. People come from all over the world to work at the United Nations or at one of the many NGOs, giving us this beautiful cross-section of humanity. We are an English-speaking church primarily established to reach those who understand the English language. As pastors, we would like to invite you to Crossroads Church to experience the presence of God and to hear the Word of God, preached with anointing and conviction. As a church we like to practice one of the most penetrating statements that Jesus uttered “Love one another, even as I have loved you…By this all men will know that you are My disciples. If you have love for one another” (John 13:34b-35). After one service we know that you will leave saying, “We felt at home at Crossroads Church.”
We are an English speaking,
INTER-denominational church family.
We are from all over the world with well over 60 nationalities represented every Sunday.
We speak different languages although our church services are held in English.
We represent different cultures which we celebrate as part of God's creativity.
We have varying theological perspectives but share a common love for Jesus Christ and find our unity in Him.
Almost none of us were born here, and few of us will stay for long but this is our home while we are here.
Crossroads Ferney meets on Sunday morning in person and online. Services are approx 90 minutes.
There is free parking at Crossroad Ferney. For driving directions click here.
No! Just be yourself and come dressed as you please.
If you join us in person, you will receive a very warm welcome particularly from our Welcome Team who will be able to answer your questions and direct you to
where you need to go.
Each Sunday service will have approximately 20 mins of singing, ranging from traditional hymns to contemporary worship. For worship video click here.
We have a fantastic programme for the kids for ages 0-12. Children stay with their parents at the start of the service as we sing praise song together for the firts 20 minutes. Someone will announce when the children need to go to their programme. You will need to go with your children and register them. There’s a creche for babies. For our online viewers we will have our children spots.
We also have all sorts of activities planned for our wonderful teenagers. The Youth Group meets on Saturdays and Sundays to hang, eat, play games and fund out more about the Christian faith. So if your kid is 11 or above, he/she is most welcome to join the Crossroads Xplosion Youth. For our online viewers we will have our Youth spots.
Each week you will hear a bible-based message from our pastors or a guest speaker where we explore the word of God together and what it means for us in our daily lives. After the service there is an opportunity to ask for prayer on any issue. You are also invited to share a cup of tea or coffee, meet members of the congregations and talk with the pastors.
On the first Sunday of every month we take communion together. This is when we remember Christ’s sacrifice in the cross for us. Again, if you don’t want to participate in communion, you don’t have to.
There are also plenty of activities during the week including Thursday Prayer and Connect Groups. For our weekly activities click here.
Three families moved Europe from the US with the dream to plant an English-speaking church in the Geneva area. After initially meeting in homes, the congregation settled into an old furniture warehouse in Ferney-Voltaire, on the French side of the border.
Crossroads was originally shepherded by three pastors, Linus Morris, Gary Edmonds and Chris Hall, All three have continued on in various Christian leadership roles around the world and many gifted leaders have followed in their footsteps.
Jim Longhurst served as Pastor with his wife Jean from 1994 to 2004. Jim is currently a pastor at the Medway Village church in Massachussets, USA.
In 1998, a local businessman approached Crossroads and offered to build a new church for the growing community in exchange for its property. The businessman got his warehouse. Crossroads got its church building.
Larry and Lisa Lloyd and their four boys came from the Chicago area in 2002. Larry served as Youth and Worship Pastor from 2002 to 2008.
Ian Coffey served as Pastor with his wife Ruth who worked as pastoral co-ordinator from 2004 to 2007. Ian serves as a vice principal and director of leadership training at Moorlands Bible College in the South of England as well as maintaining a busy speaking schedule.
Pastor Larry became Crossroads Senior Pastor, faithfully serving until 2017. He and Lisa have now returned to Platteville in the US to be near family and are serving at Community Evangelical Free Church.
Justus Heyman joined the Crossroads team in 2009 accompanied by his wife Samantha and their three children. Serving initially as Pastor to the Youth and 20s-30s groups at Crossroads Ferney.
A second Crossroads church was planted and it is located in Thoiry, with Justus Heyman as Lead Pastor - a key location on the French side of the border with its proximity to CERN, rapid transport routes to Geneva and the site of the new International Lycée (high school) serving a wide area.
James Tetley was appointed as Associate Pastor at Crossroads Ferney, joined by his wife Jayne and their four children.Pastor James faithfully served as acting Senior Pastor after the departure of Pastor Larry till June 2019.
In June 2019, Pastor Neil and his wife Noline Rhodes started ministry as the Senior Pastor to Crossroads.
The ultimate authority for the Christian faith and the Christian life.
Eternally in three persons: Father, Son & Holy Spirit.
Has revealed Himself to be perfect love, holiness and justice. He is the creator of all things.
Jesus Christ is the eternal unique Son of God. As true God and true man He was born of a virgin. He was without sin and was raised bodily from the dead and was seen by many witnesses after His resurrection. He has returned to heaven to prepare a place for us in the house of the Father.
Who indwells every Christian. The indwelling Holy Spirit is the great comforter who leads the believer into all truth. The Holy Spirit is the one who imparts both Gifts and Fruit to all believers.
Created in the image of God, were tempted by Satan and have rebelled against God. Men and women are now fallen in nature and evidence their sinful nature by committing sinful acts.
Fully established between the Father and the Son. Jesus Christ is the fulfilment of the entire Law and imparts Grace and pardon to all who trust in Him.
By repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, we are justified by God and reconciled to Him. We experience forgiveness of our sins, spiritual rebirth, our adoption as God’s children and the gift of the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of our future resurrection and inheritance with Christ.
The Christian has, through Christ, authority over the powers of darkness directed by Satan, the prince of this world. We can exercise this power immediately through the indwelling Holy Spirit.
In the Biblical understanding of marriage. The Bible declares marriage as the joining together of one man and one woman. With Christ at the center of the union it can last a lifetime.
Is the living body of Christ on earth. Jesus Christ is supreme ruler and the source of life for the church. This body is made up of all those who have received Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord.
To earth to resurrect the dead, judge the world and consummate His heavenly kingdom. This is the hope of the church and its encouragement for its ministry. All who are spiritually reborn shall live forever with Him.
Neil Rhodes joined Crossroads as the senior pastor in June 2019. He and his wife Noline were born in Zimbabwe and lived there until they moved to the USA in 1982, becoming US citizens in 1988. Neil trained for the ministry in Zimbabwe and was ordained as a pastor in 1977. Over the last 40 years he and Noline have pastored several churches, including serving as one of the pastors at Times Square Church, New York City. He and Noline have ministered together in leadership training as well as being the East Coast Directors for Marriage Ministries International. They have raised three children who are now married and have blessed them with 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
James is British, married to Jayne, and they have four children. Before training as a pastor, James worked at Procter & Gamble for 7 years, the last 2 years being spent in Geneva when he and Jayne attended Crossroads. After graduating from Spurgeons College in London, James then served for 6 years as an associate pastor at Purley Baptist Church in South London before returning to Crossroads in November 2014. A long time ago, 4 children ago in fact, James loved to be outdoors and read in his spare time...
Kawa joined the staff in September 2018 and does 3 incredibly productive days a week keeping our financial administration on track. Her secret? We’re not sure but it must be something to do with those headphones.
Chelsea Cassidy joined us in 2020 with her husband, Jordan Cassidy. Born in America and raised in Guatemala, Chelsea grew up in missionary work travelling and aiding local communities in Guatemala and also in Kenya. All this led her to majoring and eventual becoming a nurse in the United States. In her free time, Chelsea enjoys board games and spending time with others. It is her passion for God and the youth community that led her to become our youth leader.
Jordan Cassidy joined us in 2020 with his wife, Chelsea Cassidy. Born and raised in Ireland, Jordan grew up in the Church his Father, a Pastor in Cork church. His background in music with a master’s in teaching has fuelled him to serve God through worship and teaching. He plays several instruments including guitar and piano. In his free time, Jordan enjoys playing the guitar and board games.
I am a follower of Jesus, passionate about prayer, intercession and serving wherever God leads me. I am a wife to Larry, mother to 3 wonderful children Malaika, Devante (Didi) and Ethan. We joined Crossroads Church in 2012, where I have been privileged to serve in the Crossroads community, in hospitality, welcome, prayer ministry and the women’s ministry. My life verse is “. you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to live in.” Isaiah 58:12
Jolene was elected to the Elder Board in 2019. She is married and blessed with three children. She comes from the island Kingdom of Tonga in the South Pacific. She also calls New Zealand home. Jolene has been at Crossroads since the family moved to Switzerland in 2010. She serves in the children’s ministry at Crossroads Ferney, as well as in other roles.
Blessings and Greetings! My name is Sheila Anazonwu, a Nigerian born British citizen. My coming to faith and commitment to Christ is the best decision I have ever made. My Christian walk has been colourful, challenging, uplifting and humbling with God's Word, prayer and service in His House as my anchor throughout. I have served in churches in Nigeria, England and France in outreach, ushering, as a crèche volunteer; member of prayer groups as well as the Crossroads Building Committee responsible for coordinating the new church building project. I have participated in mission trips to Mali, Israel, Morocco, Rwanda, and other countries. Acts 13:2One day as these men were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Appoint Barnabas and Saul for the special work to which I have called them,” is God’s Word to serve Him and His people as an Elder in Crossroads Church.
My name is Fabienne Thomas, I was born and raised in Switzerland and am also a citizen of Luxembourg. My husband and I have been attending Crossroads Church since 2011. Before that, we lived in NY, where we served at Times Square Church under the ministry of David Wilkerson. The scripture that led me to give my life over to Christ was 2 Corinthians 5:17. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! In desperation, I started reading the bible and everything I read was what I had been searching for my whole life; God to transform my life, and I have never been the same. As an Elder, I hope to serve God in this calling and to be His vessel to bless others.
I am a 37 years old, Swiss and living in the Pays de Gex. I have been married to my wife Marie for sixteen years and we are parents to six children. My wife and I have served for several years in a church in Geneva and joined Crossroads a year ago with the conviction that this was where God was calling us. I am called to pastoral ministry and I look forward to serving Jesus in the church and my neighbours with the gifts I have received.
Nearest bus stop is Brunette (F bus and 66 bus)- just a 3 minute walk.
From the stop, walk to the end of Chemin du Gobe, and you will find us next to the car wash station.
Dolphin Shop Building (Top Floor)
18 Chemin de Colovrex
01210 Ferney-Voltaire
Phone: +33 (0)9 50 23 25 63
Office opening hours vary so please call before dropping by!
Chemin de la Brunette, 01210 Ferney-Voltaire, France
+33 045 04 23 889
crossroadsferney@gmail.com
