We expect every leader in our ministry:

1. To have completed all four classes in Connecting at Crossroads.
2. To commit yourself to the standards of holiness, godliness and righteousness as set forth in the Word of God.
   
3. To boldly and regularly share your faith.
   
4. To dedicate yourself to be a spiritual leader worthy of being followed and that you will display a sterling, Christ-like example before the believers in our fellowship and before a watching world in our community and wherever you may be during the year.
   
5. To accept the responsibility for the love, care and shepherding of the people who are a part of this fellowship by doing everything within your power to meet their needs.
   
6. To accept the responsibility for the health, growth and maturity of the people of this church and make every effort to maintain a spirit of love, harmony and unity within this body.
   
7. To accept the role of a servant in helping us accomplish the vision God has given our church, both in this community and in the world; and to be willing to make any sacrifice and pay any price to ensure the continued growth of the Kingdom of God.
   
8. To support the programs and ministries of this church through your own life and the lives of those in your family in every way you possibly can. This includes being present for worship on Sundays and Wednesday nights, participating in Life Groups and being present for special events throughout the year, where leaders are asked to be in attendance. (Exceptions would be if you are sick, have to work or are out of town.)
   
9. To commit yourself to a daily program of personal, spiritual development through regular, systematic Bible study and prayer and accept the responsibility for the spiritual growth and development of your family as well.
   
10. To be at least a tither in your giving to our local church, as a matter of record, and be willing to give beyond the tithe, as you are able, to support other needs and projects as they arise.
    
11. To accept the responsibility for guarding and protecting this fellowship from anyone or anything that would bring dissension and division into it.
    
12. To be in full agreement with the doctrine, structure and mission of our church.
    
13. To work as a team with the other leaders and workers in this church and help us become all God wants us to be. You will do that best by enthusiastically submitting to and supporting the leadership of our pastor, elders, staff, and those who are over you in the Lord in your particular area of ministry.
    

Specific requirements for specific leaders:

1. To be a deacon in our church, you must be a member of Crossroads for at least 2 years.
   
2. To be a teacher in our church, you must be a member of Crossroads for at least 2 years.
   * You may be an assistant teacher or an apprentice after being a member for at least 6 months.
   
3. To be an elder in our church, you must be a member of Crossroads for at least 4 years.
   
4. To be an elder in our church, you must serve at least one year as a deacon first.
   

(There are no time restraints on service positions in our ministry, just teaching and leadership positions.)