Odell Traffanstedt

Cross Community Church of Houston,
Lead Church Planter
Cross Community Church of Houston
April 29
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About My Family

My wife and I are both children of immigrants. I am the son of a Salvadoran immigrant and my wife’s grandparents are from Panama and Puerto Rico. Culturally we relate to our area in terms of background and culture. We want our church to embrace everything about our neighborhood.

We are a blended family of adopted kids and biological kids. We think our family truly reflects what heaven will look like. We have a long relationship with our plant area and have served as a family in a variety of ways. We are all-in for our city!

About My Church Plant

We are planting in Houston’s Eastex neighborhood. It is a vibrant area that is classified as urban industrial. We are approximately 10 minutes from downtown Houston and based out of a former mission.

Our area has many first, second and third-generation immigrants from Central America and Mexico. Our goal is to become the community church for all. We offer bilingual worship in English and Spanish.

NAMB Church Planting

Millions in North America are in desperate need of hope. Ultimately, the only hope that’s going to last - in this life and the next - is the hope of the gospel. North American missionaries build relationships and share this hope in their communities and beyond.

Pray

Pray for boldness to share the gospel and open hearts among the people to whom we speak. Pray that through this ministry, more people would come to saving faith and live on mission. Pray for stamina and longevity for ministry amidst attacks from the enemy.

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