Just for some clarification, I also attend Skyline and have known the staff for many years. It is true that two of the pastors at Skyline served as youth pastors at Crossings for a long time. However, it isn't true that they split from Crossings. Both had been gone from Crossings for a couple years doing other things and decided to come together to plant a church in downtown OKC. I just wanted to make sure because a split isn't a true representation of what happened.

The thing that is unique about Skyline is the structure of the leadership. There is no figurehead, hence the different pastors speaking every week. This allows multiple people to use their gifts and also avoids the dreaded personality worship that is so common in churches today. The other thing that is unique is the fact that they are extremely committed to the city of OKC with no strings attached. They are committed to making OKC a better place in Jesus' name no matter who gets the credit. I love the heart behind that.

In many ways Skyline will feel like a traditional church at first. They have a Sunday morning worship with Children's ministry offering. The music is modern and the message is Scriptural and relevant. Where you will notice a difference is their focus on mission (not just global but local) and the structures they are putting in place to make that happen.

What is really exciting is that Skyline isn't the only church that is answering the call to urban ministry. The whole city is experiencing renewal, both civic and spiritual, and Skyline is just one of many partnering together to make a difference in OKC.

If anyone needs more specific information feel free to PM me.