Who We Are
Our Purpose Statement:
We choose to connect people to Christ by accepting them where they are, teaching them to celebrate their life change while serving God and others!
Our Vision Statement:
"We exist to raise up and release passionately devoted followers of Jesus Christ in to the marketplace of life!"
Our Philosophy of Ministry:
Our major thrust of emphasis is on ministering to the needs of the people of our community. We view our church as a "Marketplace" to the community where people can find healing, wholeness, relaxation and refreshment for their spirits, bodies and emotions through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
"Marketplace" Values:
Ministry Core Values:
- Crossroads of Life Church is focused on reaching the lost. We are motivated by the words of Jesus that it is the sick that need a doctor and not the healthy. (Mark 2:17; Luke 15; 2 Peter 3:9)
- Crossroads of Life Church desires growth. We value making disciples as much as making converts. Our vision is to focus on deepening character, and turning members into ministers. As we do these things we know that church growth will occur. (Philippians 2:5; Ephesians 5:1; Romans 8:28-29; Romans 12:2)
- Crossroads of Life Church is committed to being active in our community. We believe each member must commit to bringing the church to the community, not the community to the church. We have resolved to be "fishers of men" and we won't spend all our time being "keepers of the aquarium". (Mark 9:1-6; Luke 10:1-2; John 21:21)
- Crossroads of Life Church believes in embracing our culture. We're interested in learning how unbelievers think in order to better reach them. We are also committed to using relevant and creative methods in excellent ways to reach our generation; never compromising the truth of the Gospel. (1 Corinthians 9:20-23; Acts 13:36a)
- Crossroads of Life Church relies on prayer. We not only pray, "Lord bless what we are doing," but more importantly, "Lord, help us to do what you are blessing." We believe that prayer should embody every aspect of the church and the believer's life. (Matthew 6:9-13; John 16:23-24; James 4:3)
- Crossroads of Life Church believes in cultivating healthy relationships. We believe that the body of Christ should be as a family living together in unity; each member always seeking accountability, personal authenticity and loving relationships. (Acts 2:44-47; 1 Corinthians 3:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:11)
- Crossroads of Life Church is devoted to godly leadership. We seek to raise up, develop and empower godly leaders who will effectively lead us both now and into the future. (Nehemiah 1&2; Romans 12:8; Acts 6:2-6)
- Crossroads of Life Church desires worship that exalts God at all times. We believe that worship is a lifestyle; one that is lived out 7 days a week, not only on Sundays. (Romans 12:1; John 4:24; Psalm 100; Matthew 4:10b)
Crossroads of Life Church is a non-denominational church which emphasizes the unity of all believers based on a personal experience in the saving power of Jesus Christ. While we are all-embracing, we are not independent. We have chosen to be affiliated with the Church of God, Anderson, IN, which assists in developing and coordinating our worldwide mission and vision.
