Senior Pastor

Acacia Church was established in the Spring of 2022 when two evangelical churches (Cross Current Church and Christ Community Church) merged their congregations to form a strong presence in Ashburn, Virginia. Both churches had strong beginnings. Both churches grew exponentially but stabilized with lower numbers in recent years because of the establishment of other evangelical churches in the area, because of pastoral turnover or theological differences, and because of changes in attendance due to the transient area and the recent pandemic. However, since the merger in the spring of 2022, attendance has increased.

While both churches were optimistic about their futures, each recognized that the merger would create a “better together blend” because of the strengths and gifts each church could contribute. Cross Current was renting worship space from Christ Community, which led to relational connection points between the churches. The merger, through much prayer, became a natural blend of people, ideas, passions, gifts, and theology.

Soon after the merger, Cross Current’s lead pastor unexpectedly resigned, and the newly blended congregation devoted itself to prayer about moving forward. Both churches unanimously reaffirmed the merger and have truly become “better together” as new friendships have been formed and leaders have worked together to establish a powerful influence for Christ in Ashburn and Loudoun County.