In 1984 The Evangelical Free Church of Sycamore/DeKalb began with a meeting of like-minded individuals who had approached the denomination requesting the presence of a Free Church in our community. This core group became a Bible study/prayer group and within five months offered public worship services meeting at the Sycamore Community Center. In 1985 Pastor Bradley Reardon of Trinity Divinity School became our first pastor. With growth came relocation and in 1989 the DeKalb Park District became our next worship facility until 1998 when the current building became our own home.

 

From its beginning our church has been a welcoming home to people of all age groups. There has always been an emphasis on clear, true and relevant Biblical teaching from the pulpit and throughout our Sunday school programs. We have a long history of close, committed, core families and friendships. Our attendees value long, trusting relationships with each other. Our church is “like a caring family,” and many members and attendees have thought of our church as “home” for a long time. From the earliest days of the church there has also been provision for missionary giving, corporate benevolence and outreach to NIU and the people of DeKalb County.

 

In 2015 the Evangelical Free Church of Sycamore/DeKalb changed its name to Crossview, however, its head and heart and hands and feet remain the same.

 

We have been blessed by gracious stability and continuity as evidenced by the long tenure of our staff, most notably Pastor Reardon who retired in 2012 after 27 years of serving us. And now, because of God’s faithfulness, we look forward to this next season of serving God in DeKalb County and beyond.