CrossPointe Center for the Trades is a Christian vocational school developed in partnership with the Southeast Michigan Construction Academy (SEMCA) in Sterling Heights. Through this collaboration, students receive hands-on instruction in high-demand construction trades while being intentionally formed in God’s Word and in Christlike service to their neighbors.
The Michigan District envisions CrossPointe as a place where congregations can encourage youth and adults who are gifted with “hands-on” skills to see the trades as a God-pleasing vocation through which they serve both church and community.
Two trade pathways are currently available: a four-year Electrical program and a one-semester Introduction to Construction course. Tuition is $2,750 for the first semester (including books) and $2,250 for subsequent semesters, with scholarships available to help keep the program accessible. The CrossPointe curriculum is certified by the Michigan District as Lutheran in theology and practice, ensuring that every aspect of the program flows from a Christ-centered understanding of work, vocation, and discipleship.
CrossPointe is one more way the Michigan District seeks to support congregations as they walk with young people discerning their future. Some students will go on to be pastors, teachers, or church workers; others will be electricians, project managers, or business owners. All are called to bear witness to Christ in their daily work. Please join us in praying that the Lord of the Church would bless this new venture, raise up many students, and use CrossPointe Center for the Trades to send out faithful, skilled servants for years to come.
- Location: SEMCA Training Facility, 36250 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights
- Classes begin: January 6, 2026
- Application deadline: December 18, 2025
To learn more, complete an interest form, or begin the application process, click here.
Congregations, school leaders, parents, and potential students are invited to pray for this new ministry and to help spread the word.
Nancy Timm - December 16, 2025
I absolutely love this idea!! I keep hearing about how we need young people to enter the trades, and making a solid Christian education available along with that is priceless. Prayers that this venture is successful!!