Our History
“They started as such a small group of people in a storefront in Oakland…”
Join us on a journey as we remember how God guided us and grew us on His mission!
Over the Years
1935 • Neighborhood Church started by a small group of people in a storefront in Oakland
1937 • Rev. Earl D. Sexauer (23 years old) left a rural church in Georgia to pastor the congregation of three elderly women and a Sunday school of 15.
1954 • Dr. Jacob M. Bellig becomes the new Senior Pastor
1996 • Dr. Larry Vold becomes the new Senior Pastor
2019 • Dr. Danny Strange becomes the new Senior Pastor
“The history of our church has shown that God continues to show up and lead His people to make an impact in this community.”
More About 3Crosses
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Our Beliefs
Learn about how we view God, Jesus, the Bible, and many other significant aspects of our faith at 3Crosses.
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Our Staff
See the faces of our ministry leaders and team members, get to know us, and connect with some of our leaders here.
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Plan Your Visit
Join our community on Sundays for our main worship services, kids and youth ministries, and more!