From Mission to Church: Crossroads Hispanic Church Marks Growth with Special Dedication

The Crossroads Hispanic Church, previously known as the Springfield II Hispanic Company, Tenn., celebrated a significant milestone on February 15, 2025, officially transitioning from company status to full church status during a special Sabbath service. The event highlighted years of growth, dedication, and community outreach since the congregation’s beginnings on September 26, 2020.

The Crossroads Hispanic Church began as a small mission group with just 12 members from five families. The group began by meeting in a building donated by the English-speaking congregation. In 2024, they remodeled the building to accommodate their growing group.

“We started with around 12 members, and today we are blessed with more than 80 members, all dedicated to advancing the mission of the church,” Del Toro said. “At the end of the day, this is not just about growing in numbers but about making a real difference in people’s lives”

According to Del Toro, the church’s journey from mission group to company status in January 2023, and now to full church status, was led by a combination of evangelistic efforts, community service, and strong leadership. Saúl Vargas, one of the church’s founding members, described the congregation’s early days as both a challenge and a blessing.

“We opened the mission group during the COVID-19 pandemic, which wasn’t easy,” Vargas said “But despite the difficulties, God has guided us every step of the way. Our unity has been the key to our growth.”

Some of the ministries at the Crossroads Hispanic Church include programs for women, food distribution initiatives, and missionary support for new immigrants. Looking ahead, members of the Crossroads Hispanic Church want to plant new congregations in nearby areas, with the goal of establishing a mission group in Clarksville, Tenn., by early 2026. The congregation is also considering expanding its current church building.

“When we started, it was just a handful of families with a dream. Now, seeing how far we’ve come, I know it’s because God has been with us every step of the way,” Vargas said. “I’ve learned that when a church stays focused on God’s mission, nothing can stop its growth—not even the toughest circumstances.”