Crossover Development Company

Revitalizing our community through economic and housing development.

by Will Carr

With my background including drugs, fighting, jail, and living life on my own terms, it’s only by the grace of God that I did not go to prison. The Apostle Paul described himself in 1 Tim 1:15-16 as the “chief of sinners,” and I share that same sentiment. Christ saved me and is using me to help others who are or were where I’ve been to know the loving forgiveness of Christ Jesus. 10 years ago, I became a Christian. At that time, I was living on the streets with nothing; no vehicle, no driver’s license, no bank account, no home. When I say I had nothing; I mean nothing. But in the 10 years since I met Jesus, he has given me more than I could have ever wanted. By far, the best gift He gave me is the assurance of salvation. He has also given me my best friend and wife of 6 years, Chelsea.

We were actually visiting Justin and Leah, Chelsea’s sister, when my O.C.D. kicked in and I needed a project. In their garage was a beautiful new front door, they planned to put up “someday”. Because I have been in construction for 30 years, before they knew it the old door was out and the new door was installed and trimmed out. When Justin saw this, he said, “We need you here in Tulsa for CDC.” Honestly, I blew it off at first. I had

Picture above: Will Carr

Christ Saved me and is using me to help others.

-<Will C.

just started my own company and was a fireman for our little town, and Chelsea had a wonderful job. We had a house on 7 beautiful acres, and we had no plans to move at all.

I am not the “city type.” Growing up in the projects of Alabama with my

mom, caused me to never want to live in a neighborhood again. I was country through and through, but the Lord had different plans. He kept bringing thoughts of this ministry in Tulsa. We prayed and had our church family pray, but we decided to stay in Texas. We were comfortable; we had a tight knit church family that we were serving with and could not leave. Again, the Lord kept calling us as individuals and as a couple to Tulsa. We laid all our expectations of life aside and honestly asked Jesus what He wanted for our lives, our marriage, and even our zip code. We both felt His answer heavy on our lives and we started packing – before we even had a house in Tulsa!

It has truly been a blessing to be a part of the Crossover family. The Lord has impressed His message on me and wants every man I work with to know the peace and love of the Lord. I am honored to come alongside men and teach them about the craftsmanship of construction… Like the craftmanship of our Savior when He took a big old life of nothing and gave me a mission, a purpose, and an eternal future. I thank the Lord for His saving grace and for ALL who help and support this ministry. It is truly an honor to be a part of what Jesus is doing in and through Crossover.

Will Carr is the Site Manager for Crossover Development Company (CDC), and he and his wife, Chelsea, recently moved to north Tulsa from Texas. He grew up between the states of Alabama and Texas, where he spent time with his mom in Alabama and time with his dad in East Texas. More than anything, he longs to show others the great grace he has received, and he has become actively involved with the Kairos Prison ministry as a result. He is able to use his passion for construction and his Savior to make an impact in north Tulsa.

Pictures above: Phase 1 of a current renovation through Crossover Development Company

Pictures above: Phase 2 of a current renovation through Crossover Development Company