http://www.fbcbrandon.com/index.php/connect/cross-at-brandon
Who is building the Cross at Brandon?
Crosses Across America is a 501c(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to construct Crosses
across America. They are in their 29th year of existence with over 2000 clusters of Crosses
in 29 states and 2 foreign countries.
What is the proposal?
Erect a Cross, which will stand 110’ in height and have arms which are 64’ wide. The base is
8’ in diameter. The Cross will weight 18 tons.
Who is funding this project?
Crosses Across America will build the structure at its own expense. The projected cost
is $80,000 to $100,000.
Why did they choose the I-20 property (Boyce Thompson Campus)?
Almost 50 million people a year pass the I-20 location (92,000 cars daily; 33,580,000 cars
annually and with MDOT counting 1.5 people per car, that equals 50,370,000). What a witness
until Jesus comes back.
Who has approved the proposal for erecting the Cross?
First Baptist Church of Brandon in a regular church business session.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT)
What is the current status of the Cross?
The permitting process started with the City of Brandon on Monday, August 19.
The City’s Planning Commission will review the plans on Monday, August 26.
It is scheduled for a public hearing and vote by the Board of Alderman on Monday, September 16,
at 6:00 pm, at Brandon City Hall.
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