At Crossroads, we don’t have Members because we believe that church is not a club. We believe it should be a Partnership. We work and serve together to Live by faith, be known by Love, and to Reach those far from God.
We expect Partners at Crossroads to:
We expect Partners at Crossroads to:
Follow the mission of Crossroads Church: We exist to LIVE by faith, be known by LOVE, and REACH those far from God. (2 Cor. 5:7; John 13:35, Matthew 28:19-20)
o by submitting to the authority of the Scriptures as the final arbiter on all issues (Ps. 119; 2 Tim. 3:14-17; 2 Pet. 1:19-21). (LIVE BY FAITH)
o by pursuing the Lord Jesus Christ through regular Bible reading, prayer, fellowship, and practice of spiritual disciplines (Luke 18:1; Acts 17:11; 1 Cor. 9:24- 27; Eph. 5:1-21; 1 Thess. 5:12-22). (LIVE BY FAITH)
o by following the command and example of Jesus by participating in the ordinances prescribed to His Church: (LIVE BY FAITH)
▪ by being baptized after my conversion.
▪ by regularly remembering and celebrating the person and work of Christ through communion.
o by regularly participating in the life of Crossroads Church by attending weekly services, engaging in discipleship, and serving those within and outside of this church (Acts 2:42-47; Heb. 10:23-25; Titus 3:14) (LIVE BY FAITH & KNOWN BY LOVE)
o by committing to taking the gospel to our neighbors and to the nations (Matt. 28:19-20, Acts 1:8) (REACH THOSE FAR FROM GOD)
o by stewarding the resources God has given me, including time, talents, spiritual gifts, and finances. This includes regular financial giving, service and participation in community that is sacrificial, cheerful, and voluntary (Matt. 25:14-30; Rom. 12:1-2; 2 Cor. 8-9; 1 Pet. 4:10-11). (LIVE BY FAITH)
o by walking in holiness in all areas of life as an act of worship to Jesus Christ, by God’s grace through the power of the Holy Spirit, (1 Pet. 1:13-16, 4:1-3). (LIVE BY FAITH)
o by striving, as a believer, to put certain attitudes and actions to death while stirring and stimulating love and good deeds through the Spirit. (LIVE BY FAITH)
o by refraining from such activities that the Scriptures would deem foolish (Rom. 14:14-23). (LIVE BY FAITH)
o by taking the responsibility of Christian freedom seriously, especially actions or situations that could present a stumbling block to another (1 Cor. 8:1-13). (KNOWN BY LOVE)
o by completing the following when I sin: (LIVE BY FAITH)
▪ confessing my sin to God and to fellow believers.
▪ repenting and seeking help to put my sin to death (Rom. 8:13; Col. 3:5; James 5:16; 1 John 1:6-10).
o by submitting to the Pastors and other leaders of the church and diligently striving for unity and peace within the church (Eph. 4:1-3; Heb. 13:17; 1 Pet. 5:5). (KNOWN BY LOVE)
o by completing the following if I should leave the church for righteous reasons: (KNOWN BY LOVE)
▪ notify the appropriate staff member.
▪ seek another church with which I can carry out my biblical responsibilities as a believer.
o by submitting to the authority of the Scriptures as the final arbiter on all issues (Ps. 119; 2 Tim. 3:14-17; 2 Pet. 1:19-21). (LIVE BY FAITH)
o by pursuing the Lord Jesus Christ through regular Bible reading, prayer, fellowship, and practice of spiritual disciplines (Luke 18:1; Acts 17:11; 1 Cor. 9:24- 27; Eph. 5:1-21; 1 Thess. 5:12-22). (LIVE BY FAITH)
o by following the command and example of Jesus by participating in the ordinances prescribed to His Church: (LIVE BY FAITH)
▪ by being baptized after my conversion.
▪ by regularly remembering and celebrating the person and work of Christ through communion.
o by regularly participating in the life of Crossroads Church by attending weekly services, engaging in discipleship, and serving those within and outside of this church (Acts 2:42-47; Heb. 10:23-25; Titus 3:14) (LIVE BY FAITH & KNOWN BY LOVE)
o by committing to taking the gospel to our neighbors and to the nations (Matt. 28:19-20, Acts 1:8) (REACH THOSE FAR FROM GOD)
o by stewarding the resources God has given me, including time, talents, spiritual gifts, and finances. This includes regular financial giving, service and participation in community that is sacrificial, cheerful, and voluntary (Matt. 25:14-30; Rom. 12:1-2; 2 Cor. 8-9; 1 Pet. 4:10-11). (LIVE BY FAITH)
o by walking in holiness in all areas of life as an act of worship to Jesus Christ, by God’s grace through the power of the Holy Spirit, (1 Pet. 1:13-16, 4:1-3). (LIVE BY FAITH)
o by striving, as a believer, to put certain attitudes and actions to death while stirring and stimulating love and good deeds through the Spirit. (LIVE BY FAITH)
o by refraining from such activities that the Scriptures would deem foolish (Rom. 14:14-23). (LIVE BY FAITH)
o by taking the responsibility of Christian freedom seriously, especially actions or situations that could present a stumbling block to another (1 Cor. 8:1-13). (KNOWN BY LOVE)
o by completing the following when I sin: (LIVE BY FAITH)
▪ confessing my sin to God and to fellow believers.
▪ repenting and seeking help to put my sin to death (Rom. 8:13; Col. 3:5; James 5:16; 1 John 1:6-10).
o by submitting to the Pastors and other leaders of the church and diligently striving for unity and peace within the church (Eph. 4:1-3; Heb. 13:17; 1 Pet. 5:5). (KNOWN BY LOVE)
o by completing the following if I should leave the church for righteous reasons: (KNOWN BY LOVE)
▪ notify the appropriate staff member.
▪ seek another church with which I can carry out my biblical responsibilities as a believer.
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