Crossroads Church Reclaims 100,000 Hours in Less Than 60 Days

Crossroads Church, a nondenominational and multi-site church in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area, recently completed The Digital Fast during Lent. The program included tailored Sunday messages coupled with a technology experience via the Crossroads app and Reclaimwell.

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Through the Crossroads app, staff members and the congregation were able to participate on a 40 day journey to put down distraction and pick up devotion. Additionally, the Reclaimwell app was offered as a tool to encourage intentionality — trading phone time for purpose and reclaiming time for faith, family, and meaningful connection. 

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Incredibly, the Crossroads community reclaimed over 100,000 hours of phone-free time during the experience. More importantly, it led to real impact and lifestyle change. Participant feedback echoed this theme:

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"I’ve seen such growth in myself of wanting to be more present and focus on what my life looks like with my careers, relationships, and the way I see things differently." 

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"This month has opened up a new door to Bible reading and morning devotions that had been previously been pushed aside for my computer and coffee each morning... the latest news, the biggest sale, etc."

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"I've enjoyed the challenge and per the Reclaimwell app, I have reclaimed 179 hours in the last 37 days! Who knew?!"

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"Being off my phone and away from social media has given me a better perspective on relationships—whether with parents, friends, or significant others. I think this fast has helped improve both my character and my relationship with God."

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The experience wasn’t simply about spending less time on our phones, but rather replacing that time with the things that truly matter. Or, better said…

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"I understand the power and importance of the Word of God more than I ever have, simply because I was forced into silence that I filled with reading it. I rediscovered the childlike wonder of the real world, of boredom, and discovered for the first time the joy that can be found in inviting Holy Spirit to read the Bible with me."

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Well done Crossroads community, well done!

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