Niceville Campus eLetter
From our Lead Pastor
It may be called “back-to-school season,” but for many of us, it feels more like the busiest time of the year. Calendars fill up, routines change, and everyone is pulled in a dozen directions. In the middle of it all, it’s easy for faith and family to receive whatever time is left over.
That’s the heart behind Family First, our important new series beginning this Sunday. We want to equip every household, whatever your family looks like, to build rhythms that help us follow Jesus together.
And we have several opportunities coming up to pray, worship, and connect:
Praying for Our Schools | Saturday, August 8 at 8:30 a.m.
I REALLY want many of us there for this. I think it’s one of the most important things we do. We will meet in the Community Life Center at 8:30 a.m. before going to every school in our city to pray over them. This is a simple but powerful way to begin the school year by inviting God into it.
Back-to-School Sunday | Sunday, August 9
We’ll pray for everyone returning to school, recognize school employees with a special gift, enjoy fun activities across the campus, and launch our Family First series.
Night of Worship | Wednesday, August 12 at 6:00 p.m.
Step away from the rush of the week and spend an evening refocusing your heart on God.
GroupLink | Sunday, August 16
Find the right small group where you can build genuine Christian community and grow alongside others. GroupLink will happen after the services that Sunday.
Your calendar may already be filling up, but these aren’t simply more events to attend. They’re opportunities to put God at the center, strengthen your family, and begin this new season surrounded by prayer and community.
I hope you’ll make them a priority, and I especially hope you’ll join us Saturday morning as we pray for our schools.
Jeremy Smith, Lead Pastor
News & Announcements
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9
FAMILY FIRST | Faith Starts Here
Family First is a four-week journey designed to reimagine discipleship not as another task to manage, but as a way of doing life together. Grounded in Scripture, this series invites parents, guardians, and families to discover how God forms faith through modeling, intentional time, meaningful moments, and spiritual milestones. Rather than chasing perfection, we’ll learn how discipleship takes shape through shared life around the table, in the car, at bedtime, and in the middle of ordinary days. Alongside the teaching, we’ll introduce our brand new Crosspoint Family Ministry Roadmap, equipping families with clear pathways and practical resources for every age and stage so they can disciple their homes with confidence, clarity, and hope.
8:00 a.m. | Traditional | Sanctuary
Sam Viau, Student Minister
9:30 a.m. | Contemporary | Sanctuary
Sam Viau, Student Minister
9:32 a.m. | Contemporary | Community Life Center
Jeremy Smith, Lead Pastor
11:00 a.m. | Traditional | Sanctuary
Sam Viau, Student Minister
11:02 a.m. | Contemporary | Community Life Center
Jeremy Smith, Lead Pastor
*Did you miss a message? You can find all the messages here.
PRAY FOR OUR SCHOOLS | AUGUST 8
Mark your calendars and join us for Pray For Our Schools 2026! We will meet in the Crosspoint Community Life Center on the Niceville Campus on Saturday, August 8, at 8:30 a.m. Teams depart for their chosen campus by 8:45 a.m. and finish by 9:30 a.m. We will pray in the parking lot at each location. Make a difference in the coming year for your students, teachers, administrators, sports teams, and academics across Niceville. Your prayers of faith are powerful!
Please register for the school of your choice here.
BACK TO SCHOOL SUNDAY | AUGUST 9
Kick off the new school year with us! During our worship services, we'll celebrate and pray for students, teachers, and school administrators. Between services, enjoy family-friendly games and activities as we come together to encourage the next generation and those who invest in them every day.
DISCOVER CROSSPOINT | AUGUST 9 & 19
New to Crosspoint or want to learn more? Join us for Discover Crosspoint! Choose the option that works best for you: Sunday, August 9, at 11:00 a.m. in Room 913 (Community Life Center) or Wednesday, August 19, from 6:00–7:00 a.m. in the Friendship Hall. Wednesday guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary Wednesday Night Dinner from 4:45–6:00 p.m. with an RSVP.
RSVP Here
NIGHT OF WORSHIP | AUGUST 12
Join us for a special Night of Worship as we gather to lift up the name of Jesus through song, scripture, and prayer. Whether you're part of our church family or just looking for a place to encounter God's presence, we'd love to worship with you. Come experience an evening centered on Christ, where faith can be strengthened and hearts can be impacted as we seek Him together.
Wednesday, August 13 | 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
GROUPLINK | AUGUST 16
Here at Crosspoint, we believe that doing Life Together is always Better. Because we believe that, we would love for you to jump into a community through Life Groups. If you are interested in joining or learning more about Life Groups here at Crosspoint, please join us for GroupLink on campus on Sunday, August 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Community Life Center, 1st floor. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa at lruddell@crosspoint.church.
CROSSPOINT CREATIVE NEEDS YOU
Crosspoint Creative is looking for worship band volunteers!
If you’ve got musical talent and a heart for serving the Lord, we’d love to have you help people experience the Lord through music on Sundays at Crosspoint. It’s a great way to use your gifts, build community, and be part of what God is doing each week as we gather together!
Interested? Email Randy Miller
MISSION OF THE WEEK | LOCAL SCHOOLS
We love our schools! Pray for our local schools as we kick off another year. Many blessings to the students and staff for a safe and fruitful year.
CROSSPOINT STUDENTS | COME JOIN US!
Students will experience meaningful worship, connect in Life Groups based on gender and grade level, and enjoy a fun, welcoming environment designed to help them grow in their faith and build lasting friendships. We’d love to see you there!
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMMING
Wednesday Nights | 6:00–7:30 p.m.
6:00–7:00 p.m.: Programming (teaching, games, and Life Groups)
- 5th–6th Grade: Fellowship Hall
- 7th–8th Grade: Community Life Center Theater
7:00–7:30 p.m.: Open Gym/Pick-up in Community Life Center
Please note: Meeting locations may vary depending on the event. We will communicate any changes in advance.
Sunday Mornings | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall
*If you need to be added to the student email distribution list, email Michelle Briston, Student Administrator.
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMMING
Sunday Nights | 6:00–8:00 p.m. in the Community Life Center Theater
5:00 p.m.: Prayer Room Opens- Room 905
6:00–8:00 p.m.: Programming (Life Groups, worship, and fun events)
*If you need to be added to the student email distribution list, email Michelle Briston, Student Administrator.
BACK TO SCHOOL SUNDAY | AUGUST 9
Kindergarteners-4th graders, bring your backpack for a special Blessing of the Backpacks during the 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services.
AUGUST KIDS THEME | THE BIG INNING
Kids VolunTOUR | FIRST OR THIRD SUNDAYS
Wanting to know more about Crosspoint Kids, or thinking about serving the Lord alongside our Kids team? Join us for a VolunTOUR, or a ParenTOUR, depending on who you are, to see what kids experience each week, hear about the team that works together to support and encourage families in Crosspoint Kids, and be able to ask any questions you have. Tours are available on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Register here for a day and service time that works for you, then arrive at the start of service; your tour will begin about 5 minutes after service begins. Your tour guide will meet you, provide you with a VIP nametag (if you don't already have one), and show you around, sharing what God is doing in and through Crosspoint Kids at Niceville. We hope you join us and tell your friends or those who might be curious about what happens in our building!
ELEVATE MARRIAGE GROUP
Skills-based marriage: 9 sessions beginning on September 9. Meets on Wednesdays from 6:00 -7:00 p.m. in the Friendship Hall. Please contact Lisa at Lruddell@crosspoint.church.
MILITARY WIVES LIFE GROUP
The Military Wives life group meets on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in room 913. The leader is Kim at kimnathan2005@gmail.com.
RESTORING THE WARRIOR WITHIN | AUGUST 23
"Restoring the Warrior Within" is an 8-session, faith-based moral injury healing course designed specifically for veterans, first responders, and others who carry the invisible, spiritual wounds of their service. Through a blend of Scripture, guided reflection, and authentic community, the curriculum provides a safe space for participants to openly confront heavy burdens like grief, guilt, and shame. Ultimately, the program guides these men and women out of isolation and toward profound spiritual restoration, helping them rediscover their true identity and purpose through the healing power of God's grace.
The group meets on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in room 801 beginning on August 23.
Sign up here.
The leader is Nathan at nadkison@crosspoint.church.
JUNTO TRIBE | AUGUST 23
Today I will do the following: Go forth — I am a disciple. Be useful — I am a servant. Live with purpose — I am a warrior. Challenge intentionally — I am a scholar. Discover new lands — I am an explorer. Create joyfully — I am a craftsman. Be an inspiration — I am a leader. This group will inspire men to get out of their comfort zones and challenge themselves spiritually, mentally, and physically to find their unique purpose in Christ. Meets on Sundays at 8 am in room 912 beginning on August 23. The leader is Jason Turner at jturner@gmail.com.
EMPATHY GROUP | SEPTEMBER 9
Improve a key Deployed Disciple skill: The Gift of Empathy. Join us for a 4-week book study to grow this key skill of a Deployed Disciple: Empathy. Using the book "The Gift of Empathy", you'll learn and reinforce how to connect with others in more caring, fulfilling, and meaningful ways, just as Jesus did. Wednesday nights, Sept 9 - 30, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Niceville Campus, Room 801 in the Chandler Building. POC: Maria White, marialyn67@gmail.com.
DISCIPLESTORY | SEPTEMBER 13
Disciple Story is an 8-week class that meets on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in room 912, beginning on Sunday, September 13. We are going to help you discover, name, and figure out a plan to live out your unique role in God’s mission. By coming to understand your unique story, passions, and abilities, we will begin to discover the life God intended for you to live and the role he created you to fill. Contact Lisa at lruddell@crosspoint.church.
DIVORCECARE | SEPTEMBER 8
DivorceCare is a program for adults who are separated or divorced. Meets on Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. in room 956 in the Community Life Center beginning on Tuesday, September 8. Contact Glenda at glendarobinson2019@gmail.com.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Celebrate Recovery meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. An optional dinner is served from 5:15 to 5:40 p.m.; no reservations are needed.
Celebrate Recovery is designed to help individuals recover the image of Christ in their lives. Come enjoy a “safe place” as we seek healing from those things that keep us from growing into who God has created us to be. CR helps everyone gain a healthy, balanced, and godly life. Celebrate Recovery is not just for those with addictions... it is for everyone!
Contact Stephanie Fitzgerald for more information.
YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON | AUGUST 11
Our August program is with Christopher Cate, Crosspoint's Director of Operations. He will be sharing his story about what God has done in his life in the Fellowship Hall at the Niceville Campus on Tuesday, August 11, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Doors open at 11:00 am. Sign up with Lisa Ruddell at lruddell@crosspoint.church or 850-678-4411 ext 211 by noon on Friday, August 7. Cost for lunch: $7, payable at the door, or join us after lunch (12:15 p.m.) for just the program.
AUGUST BROCHURE
Check out what we are doing this month in our August Brochure!
CHOIR MISSION & MUSIC TOUR: THE BALKANS + BUDAPEST
September 15–24, 2027
Come Sing. Come Serve. Come Experience the World!
Imagine standing in some of the most breathtaking places in Europe, lifting your voice in song, sharing God’s love through music, and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
In September 2027, members of our choir will travel to the Balkans and Budapest for an unforgettable journey of music, faith, fellowship, and cultural discovery — and you are invited!
Want to sing? Join the choir as we share the gift of music in amazing locations.
Don’t sing? No problem! Join our travel group and experience this incredible adventure with us.
This trip is more than sightseeing. It is an opportunity to:
- Worship in beautiful places
- Share God’s love through music
- Build friendships and fellowship
- Experience other cultures
- Make memories that will stay with you forever
Interested? Want to learn more?
Visit our trip website or contact Katrina Jackson at
kjackson@crosspoint.church OR 850-678-4411 ext. 117
Come be part of the journey!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER
Wednesday Night Dinners are from 4:45 - 6:00 p.m. in the Community Life Center Gym. Visit our page for more information.
MAY WE PRAY FOR YOU?
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HOSPITALIZATIONS: Marilyn Benham
SYMPATHIES TO:
- Larry Lord on the death of his mother, Annie
- Lucas Lord on the death of his grandmother, Annie
Would you like to have someone walk alongside you as you navigate this season, whether grief, loss, or a life-changing event? Stephen Ministers can provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting.
Contact Lisa Ruddell at 850-678-4411 ext. 211.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
These are the Niceville Campus's current listings:
- Audio/Visual Event Technician
- Crosspoint Academy Administrative Assistant
- Crosspoint Academy Lead (Part-time), Assistant Teachers, and Substitutes
- Custodial Technician
- Kids Ministry Administrative Assistant
- MOM Co. Childcare Worker
- Technical Director
Visit our Employment Opportunities page for details.