Statement of Beliefs - Crosspointe

our vision ...

To experience the passion of the love of Jesus and to share it with others.

our commitments ...

We commit to measure our success only by our ability to realize our conviction of being and making disciples. (Disciples are individuals who understand what it means to follow Jesus Christ into a life of worship, fellowship, sacrifice, service and yielding to the Spirit.

In summary, we are in the business of changing lives. We live to turn the uncommitted and opposed into unashamedly committed, fully devoted followers of Christ. Everything we do is measured by its usefulness, effectiveness and contribution toward this purpose.

our core values ...

We unashamedly and uncompromisingly strive to be:

• Biblically Based
  God's Word is our guide, authority and conscience in everything We stand firm where it stands firm and remain flexible where it is flexible.
  
  
• Christ-Centered
  Jesus is Lord and Head of the Church, and it is for Him that we exist. Full devotion to Him is normal for the believer.
  
  
• Grounded in Grace
  We acknowledge our complete dependence on the goodness and grace of God in everything. We ourselves have benefited from the kind intention of His will; therefore, we eagerly extend it to others.
  
  
• Faithful in Prayer
  We do not believe that prayer is merely preparation for the work. W believe prayer is continually an essential part of the work.
  
  
• Authentic in Our Walk
  Authenticity, integrity, openness and sincerity will define us. "The goal of our instruction is love, from a good conscience, a pure heart and a sincere faith."
  
  
• Committed to the Uncommitted
  We believe that lost people matter to God; therefore they matter to us. Jesus came to seek and save the lost and has left us here in part to do the same. Our individual lives and corporate efforts will reflect this conviction.
  
  
  
• Relevant and Innovative
  The Bible does not tell us to use only certain styles of music, or to present our message only through words. The Bible does make it clear; however, that we are to find ways to effectively bring the message "into all the world" to make disciples. Were believe this will require careful scrutiny of everything we do - new practices and old - and a willingness to change when necessary within biblical parameters, in order that we, "by all possible means might save some."
  
  
  
• We value openness to change and flexibility
  Believing that such a climate is conducive to personal growth. We will be structured to allow for change, freshness and innovation. We strive to keep tradition in perspective. We constantly ask whether very tradition or practice is optimally serving the biblical purpose for which it was originally designed. If it is, we keep it. If it is not, and if the Scriptures give us leeway on how to accomplish that purpose, then we aggressively work to find a better way.
  
  
  
• Committed to Community
  Belonging to our community requires a visible commitment to being intentionally involved with others in accountable and encouraging relationships. We believe life-change happens best in the context of relationship.
  
  
  
• We desire our fellowship
  to be a caring family that values community, informality, spontaneity, freedom of expression, humor, fun, commitment and imperfection and provide an environment in which people are free to risk, fail and find grace and encouragement in time of need.
  
  
  
• Focused on Ministry & Service
  We believe that each believer has received a special gift and should employ it in serving others, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

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