The Crossing Church (formerly known as East Ridge Church of God) has deep roots in the Chattanooga community. ERCOG was started on August 28, 1949, when pastor John Smith had a vision to bring the Pentecostal gospel from downtown Chattanooga to East Ridge. Since then, we have seen countless lives changed, chains broken, and hope restored throughout our local community and the entire world!

PURSUE, GROW, SHARE,

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We pursue God’s presence, grow in Christ’s image, + share the hope of Jesus with all people.

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Chad and Ashton Harris are passionate about bringing people into the family of Jesus. Married in 2011, under the leadership of his parents, Pastors Terry and Kaye Harris, they served at The Crossing Church in various roles until moving to Baton Rouge for a season in 2017. Under the leadership of Pastor Jonathan Stockstill, a third-generation pastor of Bethany Church, Chad and Ashton learned about healthy church transition and leading a legacy. In 2019 they moved back to Chattanooga to begin the transition of becoming lead pastors.

Chad is a student of God’s word and a life-long learner. He’s light-hearted and leads with conviction and humility. He’s a devoted husband, a dad of three, and a songwriter. He graduated from UTC with a degree in finance and from PTS in Cleveland, TN with a Master's in Biblical Studies.

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