Our Values

Culture is created by how we behave and live out our values.

How we approach ministry and make decisions are guided by values to help bring clarity and evaluate effectiveness as we seek to live out God’s mission and vision for us, individually and collectively. 

We are kingdom-centered like Jesus.
 

In light of Jesus’ command to seek first the kingdom of God, we prioritize kingdom understanding. We believe that the greatest joy and purpose in life is found in bringing God’s kingdom here to earth. We embrace our calling as servants, both inside and outside the walls of the church.

We recognize that Crossroads is part of the global church body, and we are committed to seeing Jesus’ mission fulfilled in local, regional, and global contexts. We choose to magnify the name of Jesus, and not the name of any individual or church body. (Matthew 6:10)

We shepherd like Jesus.
 

Jesus is the good Shepherd who lays down his life for His sheep. His love, compassion, and salvation are for all people, regardless of gender, race, ability, culture, education, or status (Luke 15:3-7). Following His example, we lovingly care for all those God has entrusted to us. We know them, feed them, lead them, and protect them. We faithfully put their needs ahead of our own (John 10:11-13).

 

We equip and empower like Jesus.
 

Each member of the body is called to do good works (Ephesians 2:10). We choose to equip and empower God’s people to do this good work to 1) build up the body, 2) move the body toward unity, and 3) foster maturity within the body. (Ephesians 4:12).

We are generous like Jesus.

We recognize that we are blessed in order that we may bless others. We are stewards of the resources, skills, experiences, abilities, and opportunities God has given us, both personally and corporately (1 Peter 4:10). We approach life and ministry as contributors, not consumers. (2 Corinthians 9:6-15) We give courageously and sacrificially for it is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35)