About the Order
SWORD &SCRIPTURE.
Crusaders of the Cross exists to unite Christian men and women in the disciplined, lawful, and joyful practice of the shooting sports — forming protectors who are as grounded in Scripture as they are steady on the firing line.
Our Heritage
Stewardship, not swagger
Founded in 2021 by a handful of church friends after a Saturday range day turned into a Bible study, the order has grown into a chartered club with dedicated range bays, a certified instructor corps, and members across four congregations.
We hold that the right to keep and bear arms carries a duty: to train seriously, to store safely, and to wield strength only in defense of life and the innocent. Psalm 144:1 hangs above our clubhouse door — not as a boast, but as a reminder of who does the training.
Statement of Faith & Values
What we hold to be true
Scripture First
The Word governs the trigger finger. Every course and gathering begins and ends in prayer and study.
Duty to Protect
We train because the protection of the innocent is a sacred charge, not a hobby.
Excellence in Craft
Sloppiness dishonors the calling. We pursue mastery with humility and patience.
Fellowship & Service
No member trains alone. We carry each other's burdens on and off the range.
Leadership
Officers of the order
Marcus Whitfield
Former Army chaplain, 14 years. NRA-certified pistol instructor. Leads the order's teaching and pastoral care.
David Okafor
Precision rifle competitor and certified long-range instructor. Builds every course in the club curriculum.
Sarah Lindqvist
Defensive pistol instructor and trauma nurse. Owns the club's safety standards and first-aid readiness.
Ruth Abimbola
Runs the armory store, benevolence fund, and logistics for every muster and outreach event.
Code of Honor
Seven rules, zero exceptions
Membership is contingent on this code. Violate it on the line and you answer to the safety officer and the board. These rules have kept us incident-free since our founding.
Read the Full Bylaws
Treat every firearm as loaded — always, without exception.
Never point at anything you are not willing to destroy.
Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target.
Know your target and what is beyond it.
No member shoots under the influence of alcohol, ever.
A new shooter is never left unsupervised on the line.
We submit to lawful authority and range commands immediately.