About
Coz and Joyce Crosscombe have been living and serving in North Philadelphia for almost two decades. Coz is a director and co-founder of Common Grace inc, a ministry dedicated to connecting, supporting and mobilising local churches, organisations and individuals.
It is our belief that no one church has all the gifts and resources needed to transform the communities of Philadelphia, or anywhere else, and it is only together that we can carry out the Great Commission.
Philadelphia is a city of 1.4 million made up of hundreds of micro communities, each functioning as part of the whole, yet distinct. Each of these communities must be reached by local churches if we are to see transformation happen.
Joyce is a Pennsylvania girl, graduate of Eastern University, with stints in South West Philly and the Dominican Republic (both as a school teacher) before landing in North Philadelphia. She has been a pioneer for women coming into the community, worked extensively in children’s ministry, and now focuses on mentoring women.
Coz is an Australian having served ”time” with Young Life, Bethel Temple and Wyoming Ave Baptist where he has ministered with youth and led economic and community development. He is a ministry “maven”, distributing information and making connections throughout the community.
Saiyeh, Melanie and Emma are their three amazing daughters, each unique, all with a growing love and understanding of Philadelphia, its poverty and its special place in God’s Kingdom. God added a new dynamic to the family when He blessed them with a son, Tony David Luis, in 2008.
Coz and Joyce raise their support through Converge Worldwide, who provide personal and fiscal accountability as well as other resources. It is through the support of individuals and churches that the Crosscombes are able to do what they do.
