A Command still relevant (The Why)
Our passion for ministry comes from Matthew 28:19-20. This passage explains why we do what we do. We believe that knowing the why behind the what produces a clear and compelling vision, mission and set of core values to guide decision making.
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
our vision (the What)
Our vision is to be disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus
Our Mission (The how)
Our mission is to Love, Connect and Serve on the Journey with Christ
Our Core Values
Our Core Values serve as parameters for decision making as we pursue our mission and ultimately our vision.
Jesus - We value the Word of God as the ultimate source of truth as it testifies of the Living Word, who is Jesus Christ.
Transformation - We value obedient surrender to the Holy Spirit in our daily lives as we grow to be more like Jesus.
Prayer - We value prayer as a priority throughout all ministry and leadership endeavors.
Community - We value disciplemaking through intentional relationships.
Family - We value partnering with and equipping families as church and home blend together to influence the next generation toward authentic faith.
Gifting - We value empowering people to fulfill their God given purpose in this world.
Going - We value speaking and living out the gospel through engaging with local, regional and global communities.
Simplicity - We value doing a few things well rather than many things with mediocrity.
Stewardship - We value using our God-given resources wisely.
OUR STATEMENT OF FAITH
Our Statement of Faith can be found here.
Position Papers
Crossroads is affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of America.
You can find out more about the EFCA here.
WHAT IS EFCA?
The Evangelical Free Church of America is an association of some 1,500 autonomous and interdependent churches and church plants united by a mutual commitment to serve our Lord Jesus Christ under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and obedience to the Word of God. We are committed to cooperate with one another in ministry and fellowship as we seek to fulfill the Great Commission which Christ has entrusted to His Church. The growing ministry of the EFC currently extends to some 50 countries of the world.
The terms “Evangelical” and “Free” in our society have come to mean different things to different people. Though they may seem outdated to some, or watered down to others, we invite you to read the definitions below to get a glimpse of why they are foundational to us as a denomination. Though they may be older terms, they are as relevant today as when they were chosen by our EFCA forefathers.
WHAT DOES “EVANGELICAL” MEAN?
The term “Evangelical” refers to our faith, our theology. We are committed to the proclamation of the Gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ, and to the Scriptures as being the inspired, inerrant, authoritative and sufficient Word of God.
WHAT DOES “FREE” MEAN?
The term “Free” refers to our polity, our structure and organization. We are committed to a congregational form of government.
