Archive for September, 2009

In case you missed the Crossroads service on 9/13 - here is a quick update on where God is leading…

Crossroads is at a Crossroads. We are a three fold ministry - Small Communities, First Sundays, and the Large Gathering. The strength and health of Crossroads lies in the strength and health of our Small Communities - their leaders and members. As it stands now, the Large Gathering is intended to be the place where those leaders and members are further built up - but the reality is that the Gathering is not very effective at doing this. The Gathering is effective in creating a cool vibe and expression of corporate worship (which is good-and can be a good place to bring people), but by and large doesn’t effectively foster authentic relationships - and these relationships, I believe, are the key to really encouraging and equipping our leaders and groups to love Jesus more and change the world.

The leadership of Crossroads believes that God is leading us in this season to put the Large Gathering as it exists now on the bench. This will allow more time, focus, and energy to be expounded on our ministry leaders, which will have a greater impact on the communities they lead. Because the Gathering is not a church in itself, we feel comfortable asking everyone to participate either in the morning or at their home church for corporate worship.

So what does the young adult ministry look like now? Well, starting in October…First Sundays & Small Communities. There will however continue to be a corporate gathering of the Small Communities coming together on the last Sunday of the month. This gathering will be an expression of worship of the Small Communities coming together. Here is a recap…

First Sunday — a sweet time to bless our city –every First Sunday of the month…

3rd Sunday — Community Leaders Huddle (for Leaders and potential leaders)

Last Sunday — Worship Gathering with Communities

I realize that you might have questions or concerns with a change like this. And that is good. Post them up, and I’ll do my best to answer them for you.

Now is a great time to commit to being part of a Community - it is going to be a great ride for everyone who is up for the adventure!