What does it mean that Crossroads is a “Strategic Partner” of North Point Ministries?
North Point Ministries is the parent organization of which North Point Community Church, Buckhead Church, Browns Bridge Church, and Watermarke Church are a part. Crossroads Community Church is a strategic partner of North Point Ministries. That means that we have the same mission, strategy, values and beliefs as North Point Ministries, but are a separate entity.
You can find out more about our partnership here.
What is the format for the worship services?
As a strategic partner with North Point ministries, our typical service consists of contemporary worship and a live message from Doug Boyer, our Lead Pastor. However, you may also view a video-cast message from Andy Stanley, a nationally recognized communicator and Lead Pastor of North Point Community Church.
Is Crossroads Community Church is part of a denomination?
Yes. Crossroads is a member of the Evangelical Free Church in America (EFCA), a denomination based in Minneapolis, MN, with over 1500 churches throughout the United States. For more information about the EFCA, click here:
Why doesn’t Crossroads Community Church have Adult Sunday School?
The mission of Crossroads Community Church is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. We believe that this growth takes place best in the context of a small group environment.
There are several reasons why we have chosen community groups as our primary relational structure. First, not having adult Sunday School allows attenders to participate in strategic service. We have also found that meeting in a home is a safe, predictable environment where no one slips through the cracks. True accountability can be reached with a consistent group of people in a community group. Lastly, people are able to benefit from the encouragement and accountability of a small group while still being part of our “invest and invite” evangelism strategy.
What is the leadership structure?
According to our church constitution, the phrase we use to describe the function of government at Crossroads Community Church is that we are guarded by the Elders, guided by the Staff, and gifted through the membership. However, in more specific terms, the Crossroads Community Church government is built around four teams of people:
Ministry Directors are individuals chosen by a particular area of ministry to represent that group as a channel of communication to and from the other ministries, staff and elders.
The Stewardship Team oversees all the financial, legal, and physical plant matters. Stewardship Team members serve three-year terms and successive members are chosen by the existing Stewardship Team and approved by the Elders.
The Staff Leadership Team consists of staff members selected by the Lead Pastor. The purpose of this group is to determine programming, give vision to the various ministries of the church, and to oversee the day-to-day operations.
Elders function primarily as “guardrails” and “gatekeepers.” They serve as the conscience and guardians of the church. Their role is to evaluate everything going on in the church in light of three things: our mission, our resources and our doctrinal statement. The Board of Elders consists of men who serve three-year terms who meet the qualifications of Elders/Overseers outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-11 and Titus 1:5-9.