Eric Garza
Executive Pastor at Cross Church, a rapidly growing bilingual multisite church in South Texas; experienced in campus planting, acquisitions, capital campaigns, and facilities strategy for multi-campus expansion.
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Jan 15, 2026 • 44min
When Growth Creates Pressure: Facilities, Space and What to Do in 2026 with Eric Garza
Eric Garza, Executive Pastor at Cross Church, shares insights from overseeing a rapidly growing bilingual multisite church in South Texas. He discusses the pressure of managing space as growth continues, emphasizing that facilities shape momentum. Garza offers practical advice on leasing to test markets, realistic expectations for capital campaigns, and knowing when to decline remodels. He also highlights the importance of transparent communication about space constraints and navigating cultural challenges while maintaining focus on the core mission.
Oct 16, 2025 • 42min
Pioneering Bilingual Multisite Ministry with Eric Garza
Eric Garza, Executive Pastor at Cross Church in Texas, shares insights from leading one of America's fastest-growing bilingual multisite ministries. He discusses how the church expanded from 1 to 12 campuses in just over seven years, utilizing a centralized bilingual strategy. Eric explains the importance of identical ministry across campuses while balancing local context. He also reveals how Next Gen programming primarily operates in English, yet actively includes Spanish-speaking kids. Join him as he pioneers bilingual ministry in the Rio Grande Valley.
