Below is a list of frequently asked questions about Crossroads. We hope you can find what you are looking for. If you have a question that does not appear on this list, please contact us and let us know how we may help you.
- What does it mean that Crossroads is a non-denominational church?
- Crossroads has had 5 pastors in her history. Will there be a 6th?
- Does Crossroads believe in missions?
- People are baptized regularly by immersion here. Why is that?
- Is sprinkling an acceptable form of baptism?
- If I was baptized by sprinkling, should I be baptized by immersion?
- Do I have to be baptized (by immersion) to become a member of Crossroads?
- If I was baptized (by immersion) in another church, do I have to be baptized again to become a member of Crossroads?
- You observe the Lord’s Supper here every week. Why is that?
- The Bible sure seems to be a high priority around Crossroads. Why is that?
- Preaching seems to be another high priority around Crossroads. Why is that?
- Does this church have business meetings?
- How does someone become an elder?
- What’s the difference between an elder and a deacon?
- What role do women have here at Crossroads?
- Can women serve as elders or deacons here or be ordained as pastors?
- Is Crossroads a charismatic church?
- Do I have to attend all four Connecting @ Crossroads Classes before becoming a member?
- How does someone become a teacher?
- How do I become a member?
- Does this church have a target audience you are trying to reach?
- Is Crossroads affiliated with the Disciples of Christ (Christian Churches) in America?
- I understand Crossroads believes the best way to live is to be debt free. Do I have to be debt free to become a member?
- Does Crossroads have a school?
- Does Crossroads have a ministry for divorced people?
Q - What does it mean that Crossroads is a non-denominational church?
A - It simply means that we are not associated, affiliated or
connected with any denomination, man-made organization or institution.
Our only allegiance is to the Lord and His Word. We can fellowship
with brothers and sisters of Christ anywhere at any time without
answering to a national headquarters somewhere.
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Q - Crossroads has had 5 pastors in her history. Will there be
a 6th?
A - Our pastor has been here since August of 1992, and plans to
stay here until Jesus comes or he’s called home to Heaven.
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Q - Does Crossroads believe in missions?
A - Absolutely. We currently support 28 missions/ministries.
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Q - People are baptized regularly by immersion here. Why is that?
A - Because Jesus commands it. (Matthew 28:18-20). Baptism
must picture three realities to be Scriptural baptism: death,
burial and resurrection. Why? Because water baptism is our public
identification with Christ as Lord and Savior and our baptism
pictures His death, burial and resurrection. (See Romans 6:1-4.)
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Q - Is sprinkling an acceptable form of baptism?
A - Not according to the Bible. How can it picture Christ’s
death, burial and resurrection? There is no account in the Scriptures
of anyone ever being sprinkled.
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Q - If I was baptized by sprinkling, should I be baptized by immersion?
A - What do you think God wants you to do? What His Word
says or something else? We will always encourage you to do what
God’s Word says.
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Q - Do I have to be baptized (by immersion) to become a member
of Crossroads?
A - Yes. The Bible says the Lord “added to the church”
those who were being saved and baptized. (Acts 2:41 and 47). That’s
why, to become a member of Crossroads you need to have a personal
salvation experience with the Lord and should immediately be obedient
to Him in water baptism. (See Acts 8:36-39; 9:17-18; 10:47-48;
16:31-33.)
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Q - If I was baptized (by immersion) in another church, do I have
to be baptized again to become a member of Crossroads?
A - No.
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Q - You observe the Lord’s Supper here every week. Why is
that?
A - Acts 20:7 says, “On the first day of the week we came
together to break bread.” Jesus didn’t prescribe how
often we were to take communion/the Lord’s Supper, He just
said that we were to “do this in remembrance of Me.”
(I Corinthians 11:23b-25)
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Q - The Bible sure seems to be a high priority around Crossroads.
Why is that?
A - We believe the Bible is the inspired, inerrant Word of God and is the
ultimate authority and our only source for truth. (See II Timothy
3:16-17.)
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Q - Preaching seems to be another high priority around Crossroads.
Why is that?
A - The Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthian church and told them
that it was through “the foolishness of preaching” that
God chose to save people. (I Corinthians 1:21) He also instructed
his young son in the faith, Timothy, to “Preach the Word.”
(See II Timothy 4:1-5.)
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Q - Does this church have business meetings?
A - No. Our church is led by a plurality of godly elders who “direct
the affairs of the church” in accordance with the Word of
God. (See I Timothy 5:17.) Responsibilities are delegated to staff
members, deacons, church members, etc., under the oversight of
the elders.
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Q - How does someone become an elder?
A - See the Connecting at Crossroads notebook (available by attending
our Choosing Crossroads Class) for complete information on selection
and standards for leadership here at Crossroads.
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Q - What’s the difference between an elder and a deacon?
A - Biblically, elders are to “direct the affairs of the church” and
serve as the spiritual overseers. (See I Timothy 5:17; Acts 20:17-31; I
Peter 5:1-4.) Deacons are “servants” (literally the meaning of the
word. I Timothy 3:8-10) who have the responsibility for serving the
physical needs of the fellowship.
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Q - Can women serve as elders or deacons here or be ordained as pastors?
A - Not and be Biblical. Just as God has given the responsibility
of headship in the home to the man (Ephesians 5:22-6:4), He has
also given the responsibility for church leadership to men as
well. (For more information on this subject, get the CD 'What
The Bible Says About The Role Of Women In The Church." Available
in our bookstore.)
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Q - What role do women have here at Crossroads?
A - Crossroads wouldn’t have a ministry without women. We
thank God for the hundreds of godly women who serve in our ministry.
There are a myriad of opportunities for women to serve here. We
have a number of women on staff and including a women’s
minister. In obedience to God’s Word, they are not ordained
and do not have the responsibility of teaching men. They do have
the blessing and covering of our leadership to serve in our ministry
and do an outstanding job.
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Q - Is Crossroads a charismatic church?
A - No. We are a “Spirit-filled” church (I Corinthians
12:13; Ephesians 5:18). We believe the initial evidence of the
baptism of the Holy Spirit is the power to witness (see Acts 1:8),
not to speak in tongues. We believe the gifts of the Spirit are
not toys to play with but rather tools to build with and must
always be used to build and bless the body of Christ. (For more
information on this subject, get the series "Spiritual Gifts"
or the series on "The Book of Acts". There are a number of other
excellent resources in our bookstore as well.)
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Q - Do I have to attend all four Connecting @ Crossroads Classes before becoming a member?
A - No. We do ask you to complete the Choosing Crossroads Class so your
decision is an informed one and also because we want you to fully
understand what it means to be a member here and what will be expected
of you. We also recommend the other three classes so you will have solid foundation for ministry and service as a part of our Crossroads' family.
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Q - How does someone become a teacher?
A - A person must first complete all four Connecting @
Crossroads Classes. (They can be completed in one month.) Then, we have
a pretty extensive teacher certification process. We also ask
prospective teachers to serve as an apprentice under an existing
teacher for six months to a year. This process takes about two
years.
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Q - How do I become a member?
A - We ask you to make your decision publicly, in accordance with
Matthew 10:32-33, by coming forward during the decision time at
the close of one of our Sunday or Wednesday services. To become a member, you
need to have a personal salvation experience with Jesus Christ
and be obedient to Him in baptism. If you haven’t done that,
that’s step one and you can do that when you come forward.
If you’ve already accepted Christ and been baptized by immersion,
you do not have to be baptized again. When you come forward, we’ll
have counselors to help you. (If you are going to be baptized,
you do not need to bring any thing. Everything is provided for
you.)
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Q - Does this church have a target audience you are trying to reach?
A - Yes. “Whoever is thirsty let him come; and whoever wishes,
let him take the free gift of the water of life.” (Revelation
22:16) Also, Romans 10:13, “Everyone who calls on the name
of the Lord will be saved.”
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Q - Is Crossroads affiliated with the Disciples of Christ (Christian Churches) in America?
A - No. We are a non-denominational, completely autonomous, Bible-believing, Bible-teaching church.
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Q - I understand Crossroads believes the best way to live is to be debt free. Do I have to be debt free to become a member?
A - No. But we would love for all of our members to be debt free.
We encourage you to take advantage of the many great resources
available in our bookstore to help you get started on the road
to becoming debt free.
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Q - Does Crossroads have a school?
A - No. But having one is a part of our long-term plans.
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Q - Does Crossroads have a ministy for divorced people?
A - Yes. We have a tremendous ministry called Divorce Care.
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