In the News

The Crossroads Career® Network includes thousands of job seekers and career explorers, ministry team members and employers. The media releases and video clips below are just a sampling of our members’ accomplishments.

• U.S. Department of Labor: Job Clubs – Making a Difference in Atlanta
  U.S. Labor Secretary shares her experience from her speaking opportunity at Atlanta’s Cascade United Methodist Church – the largest African-American United Methodist Church in the Southeast – where her department’s Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships was hosting a symposium about job clubs and career ministries.
• Tales from the Unemployment Line: Barriers Facing the Long-term Unemployed
  Rev.  Marvin A. Moss from Cascade United Methodist Church testified to the US Senate on barriers facing the long-term unemployed and how his church’s job club, Cascade Career Network, is helping unemployed workers address the many challenges they face. Cascade United Methodist Church is a member of Crossroads Career Network in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Olive Baptist Church Assists Job-Seekers in Finding Selves, Work
  Northwest FL residents learn valuable skills needed to find jobs that match up with their life purpose. You can join Olive Baptist Church’s Monday night networking group.
• United Methodist Church USA: U.S. Labor Secretary Praises Job Ministry
  Our member, Cascade United Methodist Church in Atlanta welcomed U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis on Oct. 5 at a well-attended job symposium aimed at getting Americans, especially Atlanta-area residents, back to work.
• United Methodist Church USA: Feeding ‘Tummies and Souls’ of Job Seekers
  Roswell United Methodist Church is showcased in this informative article. View pictures of the career workshop. Join their next career workshop on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.
  
• Central Wesleyan Church Tests Spanish-language Career Program
  After seeing the success of its Crossroads Career Network, Central Wesleyan Church wanted to reach the entire Holland, MI community. Central Wesleyan served as one of first host churches for Crossroads’ Spanish-speaking Career Workshop.
• ABC News “A Hope, A Prayer, A Job”
  Watch as ABC World News Report showcases how a Crossroads Career Network member gives the unemployed a bit of faith for their job search. Get connected to Roswell United Methodist Church’s Job Networking group on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month where job seekers find jobs opportunities, get resume help and hear interviewing tips.
• TV News Report on Crossroads Career Courses
  Learn more about the Crossroads Career Network as Ken Carey shares how churches can help job seekers identify their spiritual gifts and true calling, and get equip them to get connected. Ken serves as the local Crossroads Career Network Ministry Team Leader for Eastminster Presbyterian Church is Columbia, SC.
• United Methodist Church USA: Church Welcomes Job Seekers
  Showcased by the United Methodist Church USA, our member in Roswell, GA (Roswell United Methodist Church) is featured in this video clip. Get connected to Roswell United Methodist Church’s Job Networking group on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month where job seekers find jobs opportunities, get resume help and hear interviewing tips.
• Local Fellowship Develops Networking Groups to Help Those Unemployed or Misemployed
  God shows up in amazing ways. His Word says that He cares about us and will provide for us. Discover how this is especially true for David Miller, a career explorer who went through the Maximize Your Career program at Hopewell Christian Fellowship in Elverson, PA.
• Leap of Faith; Faith-based Career Network Helps Find Jobs
  Learn about a Bible-based program in South Carolina, that is helping people develop tools for job hunting, as well as discover their gifts. Our member in Columbia, Northeast Presbyterian Church, is highlighted.
• Church Offers Job Search Assistance
  Politicians are quick to point out that the unemployment rate is lower and the economic recession in Texas isn’t as severe as other parts of the country. Some churches in North Texas want job seekers to know that they’re not alone in their job search and are offering assistance. Learn more about Watermark Community Church in Dallas, TX.
• Local Job Club Helps Others Network, Land Jobs
  Woods Chapel United Methodist Church in Lees Summit, MO and Crossroads Career Network are highlighted in this video clip about local job clubs. Learn more about Woods Chapel UMC.
• A Better Work/Life Balance is Possible
  Crossroad Career’s very own Peter Bourke discusses how to achieve work/life balance – even in today’s employer’s job market. His practical career advice helps career explorers and job seekers to refocus their efforts and priorities as they look to make a career change or land their next job.
• Job Networking Ministry at Houston-area Church
  Career explorers and job seekers at Northwest Bible Church, a Crossroads Career Network member, discovered how to encourage the jobless and help them in their job search. Houston, TX’s local Fox TV affiliate covers the story. Get connected to Northwest Bible Church’s Between Job’s Ministry.
• Career Ministry Helps Job Seekers in Atlanta Metro Area
  Watch Crossroads Career Network participants discuss their experiences with the job search and career development workshops at Snellville United Methodist Church in Georgia. Get connected to Snellville United Methodist Church’s Crossroads Career Network group. It meets on the 2nd Monday of every month.
• Job Search Help at Local Church Provides Job Search and Career Development Tips
  Roswell United Methodist Church, a Crossroads Career Network member, was featured on a local television station ABC-affiliate WSB-TV in Atlanta, Georgia. Get connected to Roswell United Methodist Church’s Job Networking group on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month where job seekers find jobs opportunities, get resume help and hear interviewing tips.