Our Practices

"A Place of New Direction!"

The Crossroads Mission Statement

Crossroads Fellowship is committed to equipping Christians to become . . .

Passionately Committed to Jesus Christ

Biblically Measured

Morally Pure

Family Centered

Financially Generous

Evangelistically Bold

and Socially Responsible

. . . and to change the world through irresistible lifestyles and influential works of service.

The Crossroads Purpose Statement

We believe that a commitment to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission will grow a great church!

The Great Commandment: "Jesus said, 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart ... soul ... and mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and Prophets hang on these two commandments.'" Matthew 22:36-40

The Great Commission: "Jesus said, 'Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." Matthew 28:19-20

We believe that there are five purposes defined in the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.

1. To "Love God with all your heart" is WORSHIP.

2. To "Love your neighbor as yourself" is MINISTRY.

3. To "Go . . . make disciples" is EVANGELISM.

4. To "Baptize ..." is to incorporate into FELLOWSHIP.

5. To "Teach them ... all things" is DISCIPLESHIP.

These are the five purposes of Crossroads Fellowship. We use these purposes to define and evaluate every single ministry of the church. Indeed, every ministry must seek to fulfill one of these purposes.

The Crossroads Lifestyle Statement

Our Lifestyle Statement defines how we put our beliefs into action. Indeed, God's Word tells us that "Faith without works is dead." What you believe does not matter unless you put those beliefs into practice. Therefore, we believe very strongly in the following seven practices:

1. Bible as Our Sole Authority - Since God's Word is the only completely reliable and truthful authority, we accept the Bible as our manual for living. Our first question when faced with a decision is, "What does the Bible say?" We practice daily Bible reading, Bible study, and Bible memorization. The Bible is the basis for all we believe.

2. Autonomy of Each Local Church - Christ is the recognized head of our church, not any person, group, or religious organization. While recognizing the value of associating and cooperating with other groups of Christians, we believe every local church should be self-governing and independent from any denominational control. In relating to our "daughter churches" that we sponsor, we encourage each congregation to determine its own strategy, structure, and style.

3. Priesthood of Every Believer - The Bible teaches that every Christian is called to "full time" Christian service, regardless of his or her vocation. We practice the truth that every believer is a minister by encouraging every member to find a place of service and ministry. Every believer has direct access to God through prayer and Bible reading.

4. Tithing - At Crossroads Fellowship, we practice tithing for the support of Christ's body, the church, as God commands. We recognize that giving 10% of our income to the local church is the Biblical standard of giving.

5. Immersion - We practice baptism by immersion under water -- the way Jesus was baptized, and the way the Bible commands.

6. Spirit-Led Living - We believe the only way possible to live the Christian life is by God's power within us. So we seek to practice a daily dependence on God's Spirit to enable us to do what is right.

7. Telling Others About Christ - It is the responsibility of every Christian to share the Good News with those with whom God brings us into contact. We practice personal sharing about Christ and inviting friends to church.

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