Cross Christian Fellowship

What Cross Christian Fellowship does

Cross Christian Fellowship (CCF) is an independent, nonprofit Christian church headquartered at 6721 Edith Blvd Suite B NE in Albuquerque, New Mexico, led by Pastor Scott Thom. Its primary offering is a weekly Sunday worship service at 10 AM, supported by children's, student, and adult ministries, small groups, and recurring events such as the Iron and Bread Men's Dinner and the CCF Picnic. CCF explicitly positions itself to reach people who do not typically attend church, emphasizing a non-judgmental welcome and practical, applicable biblical teaching.

Beyond Sunday services, CCF operates a portfolio of discipleship and ministry-training products. The Shepherd School at CCFcollege.com is a two-year, mentorship-style Bible college program priced at $129 per month, with classes held Thursday evenings on campus or streamed via Zoom and YouTube. CCF also distributes an extensive content library including the No Other Doctrine apologetics radio show/podcast (over 430 episodes since 2015), the Leadership From The Cross ministry-training podcast, the daily Navigating Life From The Cross devotional blog, and published works by Pastor Scott Thom such as Discipleship on Fire (available via Amazon and Westbow Press) and The Habit Revolution free eBook. Specialized offerings include the free Two Become One online marriage conference and the Celebrating Singles program, with SMS keyword opt-ins for devotionals and outreach reminders.

The underlying technology stack is composed of standard, off-the-shelf tools: Elexio CMS for the website, Monk Platform for media hosting, Zoom and YouTube for online class delivery and sermon streaming, LeadConnector for visitor form capture, and Libsyn for podcast distribution. CCF's revenue model blends voluntary tithes and offerings with a small set of monetized streams: Bible college tuition, paid event registrations, and book sales, while most content and conferences are provided free as a funnel into community engagement. A wholly-owned subsidiary, CCFcollege.com, operates the ministry-training college, and church-planting activity (including Cross Christian Fellowship Route 66) signals a relational, multi-site expansion approach.

Name

Cross Christian Fellowship

Legal name

Cross Christian Fellowship

Website

https://crossfellowship.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cross Christian Fellowship is an independent nonprofit church in Albuquerque, New Mexico, led by Pastor Scott Thom, offering weekly Sunday services, a two-year Bible college (Shepherd School), apologetics and leadership podcasts, books, and online marriage and singles ministries to local congregants and a global online audience.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services / Christian Ministry

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (813110)

akta.pro primary industry

Bible Colleges (Undergraduate Ministry & Biblical Studies) (EDAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Christian church services
• Biblical teaching ministry
• Discipleship resources
• Ministry training programs
• Faith-based podcasts

Headquarters

HQ city

Albuquerque

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Bible College Tuition (Shepherd School): Monthly tuition for the two-year Shepherd School mentorship program at $129 per month. Cost kept minimal to enable broad access to training.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from paid events such as Iron and Bread Men's Dinners at $20 per person (with $15 additional per guest). Covers meal costs.
3. Book Sales (Discipleship on Fire): Sale of Pastor Scott's book 'Discipleship on Fire' in hardcover, soft cover, and digital formats through the church bookstore and online retailers (Amazon, Westbow Press).
4. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary financial contributions from congregation members during Sunday services and online giving options. Implied from mention of 'Giving' section in navigation and donation processing capabilities.
5. Free Online Conferences (Marriage, Singles): Free online marriage conference and singles resources provided at no charge, potentially serving as entry points for church engagement and future giving.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Cross Christian Fellowship is a Christian church that delivers weekly Sunday worship services, biblical preaching, and pastoral care at its Albuquerque campus. It operates a structured two-year Bible college (Shepherd School) for ministry training, hosts podcasts (No Other Doctrine, Leadership From The Cross), publishes discipleship books and eBooks, runs free online marriage and singles conferences, and coordinates community events such as Iron and Bread Men's Dinners and CCF Picnic.

Product overview

Cross Christian Fellowship is a church ministry offering a unified portfolio of spiritual formation resources centered on biblical teaching and practical Christianity. The core offerings include weekly Sermons and a Bible College/Shepherd School (a two-year mentorship program for ministry training). These are supplemented by authored resources including the Discipleship on Fire book and The Habit Revolution eBook; podcast/streaming content through No Other Doctrine (apologetics radio show), Leadership From The Cross (ministry training), and Navigating Life From The Cross (discipleship blog with videos and devotionals); and specialized conferences like the Two Become One Online Marriage Conference and Celebrating Singles ministry. The church also hosts community events including the Iron and Bread Men's Dinner and CCF Picnic, provides evangelism training resources, and operates a children's ministry program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CCFcollege.com: Ministry training college for pastors and church leaders offering the Shepherd School two-year mentorship program and General Ministry program
• No Other Doctrine
• Leadership From The Cross
• Navigating Life From The Cross
• Discipleship on Fire
• The Habit Revolution
• Two Become One Online Conference
• Celebrating Singles
• Iron and Bread Men's Dinner

Products and services

• Sermons Weekly and archived sermon series covering biblical books and topics, taught by Pastor Scott Thom and guest speakers, available free on the church website and YouTube. Aimed at congregants and online viewers seeking biblical teaching.
• Bible College / Shepherd School Two-year mentorship-style Bible college program training men for ministry leadership, pastoring, and church planting, with monthly tuition of $129. Aimed at men called to ministry who want practical training without formal four-year seminary.
• Discipleship on Fire (Book) Step-by-step biblical system to disciple anyone, written by Pastor Scott Thom, available in hardcover, soft cover, and digital formats through Westbow Press, Amazon, and the church bookstore. Aimed at individuals, parents, and ministry leaders seeking a practical framework for discipleship.
• The Habit Revolution eBook A free 7-day challenge eBook for life transformation combining martial arts training, biblical principles, and mentorship, delivered via text and email signup. Aimed at individuals seeking life-change resources.
• No Other Doctrine Podcast Prerecorded apologetics Bible answer radio show/podcast hosted by Pastor Scott Thom addressing questions about Christianity, cults, theology, and faith. Archives with over 430 episodes dating back to 2015, distributed via Libsyn podcast platform. Aimed at Christians seeking to defend and articulate their faith.
• Leadership From The Cross Podcast Ministry training podcast dedicated to advancing leadership skills covering pastoring, church management, vision casting, team building, and church planting. Aimed at pastors, ministry leaders, and aspiring church planters.
• Two Become One Online Marriage Conference Free online marriage conference with four video studies covering overcoming hurts, love keys, temper control, communication, and rekindling romance. Aimed at married or engaged couples seeking to strengthen their relationship.
• Celebrating Singles Encouraging video message and 90-day devotional text program for single people addressing self-image, loneliness, and relationships. Aimed at single adults seeking purpose and identity independent of marital status.
• Navigating Life From The Cross Discipleship blog and video podcast featuring daily devotionals, inspirational songs, scripture readings, and discipline growth content by Pastor Scott Thom. Aimed at individuals seeking daily spiritual formation content.
• Iron and Bread Men's Dinner Event Quarterly men's dinner event focused on strength, brotherhood, and purpose with a solid meal and biblical challenge. Priced at $20 per person, $35 for a person plus guest, $50 for a person plus two guests. Aimed at men seeking spiritual leadership and community.
• Evangelism and Invite Resources Resources for sharing faith including evangelism studies, invite cards, conversation starters, and text reminders to help members invite people to church. Aimed at church members and visitors seeking to engage in personal evangelism.

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Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Moody Bible Institute: Long-established accredited Bible college and media ministry producing radio, podcasts, and educational content. Comparable to CCF's Shepherd School (their educational arm) and No Other Doctrine / Leadership From The Cross content products, but at vastly larger scale.
• Dallas Theological Seminary: Major accredited theological seminary with online and in-person ministry training programs. Comparable to CCF's Shepherd School as a ministry training pathway, but with accredited credentials and significantly more resources.
• Liberty University: Large accredited Christian university with online Bible college, seminary, and ministry training programs. Comparable to CCF's Shepherd School as a training pathway for ministry leaders, particularly through online and distance-learning options.
• Elevation Church: Multi-site church with a strong online content presence (Elevation Worship, online messages) and significant digital audience. Comparable to CCF in its use of digital channels to extend reach beyond a single physical campus, but operates at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Watermark Church: Dallas-area mid-sized church with a strong focus on discipleship, leadership development, and small-group community. Comparable to CCF in scale, theology-adjacent positioning, and emphasis on practical Christian living rather than academic theology.
• Saddleback Church: Lake Forest, CA-based church founded by Rick Warren with a strong church-planting emphasis (PEACE Plan) and global discipleship content. Highly comparable to CCF's Shepherd School / church-planting model and multi-channel teaching approach.
• Living on the Edge: Discipleship and ministry training ministry producing podcasts, conferences, and curriculum for pastors and church leaders. Closely comparable to CCF's Leadership From The Cross podcast and its practical ministry training focus for church leadership and planting.
• The Colson Center: Christian worldview and apologetics organization producing podcasts, radio, and educational content (BreakPoint). Directly comparable to CCF's No Other Doctrine apologetics content and its mission to equip believers to defend the faith.
• Wildwood Church: Independent mid-sized church with an emphasis on expository teaching, community groups, and family ministries. Comparable to CCF in size, independent governance model, and focus on Bible teaching with practical application.

Others

• Gospel Coalition: Broad fellowship of churches producing podcasts, articles, conferences (TGC), and educational content for pastoral and lay ministry leaders. Comparable to CCF's Leadership From The Cross podcast and its discipleship/teaching content distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRTHNQGtPcmYEP55iOHtKEA/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/CCFABQ
• Instagraminstagram.com/crosschristianfellowship
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cross-christian-fellowship

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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