What a great service we had celebrating Christmas! The kids did a fantastic job opening our service with their special music. We need to thank MaryAnne Duff and Sherry Gick for giving their time to practicing with the children.
Dawn Nance did a wonderful job planning, preparing, and leading the service. It makes me anxious to see what the worship ministry will accomplish in the coming year under Dawn’s direction.
Tyler is planning and preparing our children and student ministry and working to make it even better. I share his passion to see our young people come to know Christ as Lord and Savior as well as realize God’s purpose for their lives.
There are some who have doubts about the direction of Crossroads. It is understandable whenever change is made to have some level of uncertainty. However, for me personally, I have none. I see this change as one of the most positive and proactive decisions that our church as ever made.
One of the easiest things for a preacher to do in difficult economic times is to cut staff, play it safe and “hunker down”. Some churches are doing that very thing. Ministers are protecting their own job and salary, while trimming budgets to the bone. They will trade on the personal loyalties of members to secure their own futures.
The reality is that one can do this and the church will continue without showing any signs of a problem. Congregations tend to decay slowly and can run on momentum for a while. This only puts off the problem for a few years while squandering the opportunities God provides for the church to reach lost people.
The fact is the future of Crossroads Christian Church does not rest on me, but on the gifts, talents, passions, and dedication of EVERY MEMBER of this church, as well as the staff. I only bring a portion of what is needed to achieve our mission and vision as Christ’s Church.
Our ability to reach lost people increases as we are able to move members into active ministry in the church. The work of our staff and our ministry coordinators is critical in this regard. My role is to keep everyone focused on our mission and training leaders for the future.
The best days of Crossroads are still ahead of us. Even in these difficult times, God is still in control. He is able to provide for our congregation through those who are dedicated to Him and our vision of becoming a place where people experience transforming grace in genuine community.
