Years ago those who followed Christ were said to be following, "the way of the cross." That statement summed up what it meant to be a follower of Christ's: deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow him. What does it mean to follow Christ at The Crossing? What is the way of The Crossing?
At a recent gathering of board, staff, and small group leaders we meant for the purpose of discovering our Church ID or Intentional Design. After almost 8 hours we decided some things that we could call, "The Way of The Crossing." Read this and see if it does not resonate with your heart like it did ours.
The Way of The Crossing
The Crossing is a relational church which inspires people to grow in God.
We give people a place to belong. We intentionally build relationships with them to welcome them into relevant, Spirit-Led, transformational experiences where they can grow in God.
We will doggedly fight to establish, build, and maintain relationships with local families and individuals who need community; to model and encourage authenticity; and to say yes to well-led, relevant, and inspiring events that connect people to each other and bring out the best in them so they want to give back.
We Will Change the World by Loving People, One Life at a Time!
Now are we perfect at this yet? No, but we are just getting started. But everyone needs to know that this is what we are and through this matrix we will make every decision. We are a place to belong and become...that is the way of The Crossing!
