Crossroads Nazarene Church

What Crossroads Nazarene Church does

Crossroads Nazarene Church (legal name: Crossroads Church of the Nazarene; DBA: CRNAZ) is a 501(c)-style religious nonprofit founded in 1979 as a church plant in a local high school in Chandler, Arizona. It is an independent local congregation affiliated with the global Church of the Nazarene denomination and currently operates from a single campus at 2950 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224, serving the greater Valley of the Sun. The church is led by Co-Lead Pastors Brett and Tara Smith (in ministry 20 years, co-leading 8 years) and runs a multi-ministry slate including weekly Sunday worship at 10:10 a.m., children's and nursery programming, youth and young adults ministry, small groups, Vacation Bible School and Mega Sports Camp, Family Promise homelessness shelter hosting, special needs ministry, abuse prevention and pastoral counseling resources, and a quarterly newsletter (Crossroads Chronicles) plus an annual report for transparency.

The church's core products are faith-based worship and discipleship experiences delivered through two distribution channels: an in-person campus and a global YouTube live stream at @Crnaz with an extensive on-demand sermon archive. Supporting operational products include event registration and volunteer signups via Church Center, online giving via onRealm, and digital community engagement on Instagram (@crnaz_chandler) and Facebook (/crnaz). The technology stack is lean and built on low-cost SaaS — Squarespace for the website (crnaz.com), YouTube for video, Church Center for calendar and registration, and Realm for giving — with no proprietary technology, no mobile application, and no AI/ML capabilities.

The revenue model is entirely donation-based: voluntary tithes and offerings collected both in-person and online form the primary revenue stream, supplemented by registration fees for VBS/Mega Sports Camp (amounts undisclosed) and gift card / volunteer contributions for Family Promise. There are no published pricing tiers, no anchor donors disclosed, and no external investors, parent company control, or funding rounds — consistent with a member-supported nonprofit religious organization operating at small scale (seven listed employees/staff in the dataset, with many operational roles fulfilled by volunteers). Customer segments are horizontal across families with children, youth and young adults, general community seekers, and a targeted segment of single-mother families experiencing homelessness via the Family Promise partnership.

Name

Crossroads Nazarene Church

Legal name

Crossroads Church of the Nazarene

Website

https://crnaz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Crossroads Nazarene Church is a Chandler, Arizona-based Protestant congregation affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene, offering in-person and YouTube-streamed Sunday worship, children's and youth ministry, Vacation Bible School, and Family Promise homelessness support to families across the greater Valley of the Sun.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Christian worship services
• Religious community ministry
• Youth and children programs
• Vacation bible school
• Homeless family support

Headquarters

HQ city

Chandler

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings (Online and In-Person Giving): The church collects voluntary tithes and financial offerings from its congregation through online giving via onRealm (onrealm.org/crnaz/-/form/give/now) and in-person giving during worship services. This is the primary revenue stream supporting church operations, staff, and ministries.
2. VBS and Summer Program Registration: The church collects registration fees for Vacation Bible School (VBS) and Mega Sports Camp programs for children (ages 3 through 6th grade), which includes a closing celebration and BBQ.
3. Family Promise Volunteer Contributions: Community members contribute gift cards and volunteer time to the Family Promise program, which supports families transitioning from homelessness to self-sustainability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Crossroads Nazarene Church is a non-profit Protestant congregation providing weekly Sunday worship services in-person at 10:10 a.m. and live-streamed via YouTube, alongside children's and youth programming, small groups and Bible studies, Vacation Bible School (ages 3 to 6th grade), MEGA Sports Camp, and community outreach through the Family Promise homeless shelter program. The church also publishes a quarterly newsletter (Crossroads Chronicles) and supports discipleship, pastoral counseling, and special needs ministry.

Product overview

Crossroads Nazarene Church offers a comprehensive suite of faith-based programs and services centered on in-person and online worship experiences. The church's core offerings include Sunday worship services (in-person at 10:10 a.m. and live-streamed via YouTube), an extensive sermon archive organized by teaching series, and children's programming during services. Discipleship opportunities are provided through small groups, Bible studies, and Sunday School classes. The church operates diverse ministry programs including youth ministry, Family Promise (homelessness support), and special needs ministry. Seasonal programs include Vacation Bible School, MEGA Sports Camp, and Summer Fellowship gatherings. The church publishes a quarterly newsletter called Crossroads Chronicles and provides online giving through Realm. All programs emphasize the church's mission to show everyone that God is good through worship, fellowship, and service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly in-person worship gatherings at 10:10 a.m. on Sundays with children's programming available, held at 2950 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224. Open to all members of the community regardless of faith background.
• Online Video Streaming Live and on-demand video streaming of Sunday services via YouTube (@Crnaz), allowing remote participation in worship for online attendees.
• Sermon Archive Extensive library of past sermons organized by series including REST PREP GO!, Garden in the City, Journey of Grace, WONDER, BLUR, and more, available on the church website and YouTube.
• Small Groups and Bible Studies Discipleship opportunities through small groups, Bible studies, and Sunday School classes for faith formation and community connection among adults.
• Vacation Bible School (VBS) Week-long summer program for children ages 3 through 6th grade featuring Bible lessons, crafts, music, and fellowship, with registration via Church Center.
• MEGA Sports Camp Annual summer sports camp for elementary students (K-6th grade) offering soccer, cheerleading, and basketball instruction combined with faith-based activities, with a closing celebration and BBQ.
• Youth Ministry Wednesday evening programming for teenagers including fellowship, Bible study, and occasional off-campus activities like pool parties.
• Family Promise Ministry supporting families experiencing homelessness by providing overnight housing, meals, and assistance for single mothers with children transitioning to self-sustainability, coordinated through Family Promise.
• Special Needs Ministry Inclusive ministry ensuring children and families with special needs can fully participate in VBS and other church programs with appropriate support.
• Online Giving Digital donation and tithing platform enabling church members to give online via the onRealm portal at onrealm.org/crnaz.
• Children's Programming Nursery and children's church services during both worship gatherings, with dedicated volunteers and age-appropriate activities for children during Sunday services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Baptism and spiritual transformation: Members have experienced dramatic life changes including sobriety, organ recovery, and renewed faith (e.g., member David Ivey celebrated over 365 days of sobriety after a miraculous health recovery attributed to prayer).
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Family PromisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily Promise is a nationwide network of affiliates providing shelter, meals, and support services to families experiencing homelessness. Crossroads Nazarene Church coordinates with the Family Promise network to host families at its campus, offering overnight housing, dinner, conversation, and a path to self-sustainability. The program specifically serves single mothers with children. Coordinated by dedicated volunteers Jon and Judith at Crossroads.
• AZ District Camp MeetingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAZ District Camp Meeting is an annual event hosted by the Arizona District of the Church of the Nazarene. Crossroads participates and promotes this event, which takes place at a mountain location (cool pines) and is open to everyone. Dates: July 9-14. Registration at arizonadistrict.org/campmeeting.
• Church of the NazarenecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrossroads Nazarene Church is a member congregation of the Church of the Nazarene, a global Protestant Christian denomination committed to making Christlike disciples in the nations. The church's beliefs and governance align with the Nazarene tradition. The denomination provides district assembly licensing, ordination processes, and resources such as the Nazarene Safe abuse prevention policy.
• For Freedom OutreachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor Freedom Outreach is a camp program focused on intentional efforts to draw people closer to Christ and address deep emotional wounds. Sergio Oliden attended a For Freedom Outreach camp in 2021 with his son Philip, where he experienced profound healing from a father-wound through fervent prayer during model prayer sessions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Redemption Church Chandler: Non-denominational Christian church in Chandler, AZ providing worship, discipleship, children's and family ministries. Directly comparable as a peer congregation in the same city and demographic.
• Chandler First Assembly of God: Chandler, AZ Pentecostal congregation offering Sunday worship, children's, youth, and adult ministries. Comparable as a similarly-scoped Christian congregation competing in the same Chandler community.
• Compassion Church Chandler: Chandler, AZ area Christian congregation offering worship services, family and children's ministries. Comparable as a peer local church competing for the same Valley of the Sun families and congregants.
• Calvary Chapel Chandler: Local Chandler, AZ Christian church offering Sunday worship, Bible study, children's and youth ministry. Comparable as a similarly-sized neighborhood congregation competing in the same local market.
• Central Christian Church Arizona: Large non-denominational Christian church based in the Phoenix metro with multi-site campuses serving the same Valley of the Sun geography. Comparable in offering Sunday worship, children's, youth, online streaming, and community outreach programs.

Others

• Family Promise of Greater Phoenix: Regional affiliate of the same Family Promise national network Crossroads partners with. Comparable as an ecosystem partner coordinating the same homeless-family shelter and rehousing programs the church supports.
• Church of the Nazarene — Arizona District: The denominational district that Crossroads belongs to, providing ordination, ministerial licensing, and camp meeting programming. Comparable as the parent governing body and resource network for the church.

Broad incumbents

• Dream City Church: Major Phoenix-area megachurch with multiple locations. Comparable as a regional Christian congregation targeting the same Chandler/Phoenix market with worship, family ministry, and digital streaming capabilities.
• Phoenix First Assembly of God: Large Phoenix-area church with broad worship, family, and community programs. Comparable as a Valley of the Sun Christian congregation with significantly greater scale and resources.
• Christ Church of the Valley (CCV): One of the largest churches in the Phoenix metro with multiple campuses across the Valley of the Sun. Directly comparable as a Chandler/Phoenix-area Christian congregation offering worship, children's, and youth programming at scale, though significantly larger and multi-site.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Crnaz/streams
• Facebookfacebook.com/crnaz
• Instagraminstagram.com/crnaz_chandler
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crossroads-church-of-nazarene

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Crossroads Nazarene Church