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THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH
To glorify God by fulfilling the Great Commandment
(Matthew 22:36-40)
and the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20):
EVANGELISM,
MISSIONS |
"To
share the good news of Jesus Christ with as many people as possible
in our community and throughout the world.”
(Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, 2 Peter 3:9) |
EDUCATION |
“To help
members develop toward full Christian maturity and train them
for effective ministry. To promote personal, spiritual growth
and discipleship through Bible teaching.”
(Ephesians 4:11-13, Matthew 18:20, 2 Timothy 2:2)
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WORSHIP |
“To participate
in public worship services together and to maintain personal
daily devotions.”
(John 4:24) |
MINISTRY,
SERVICE |
“To serve
unselfishly, in Jesus’ name, meeting the physical, emotional,
and spiritual needs of those in our Church, community and in
the world.”
(1 Peter 4:10-11, Matthew 25:34-40, 1 Thessalonians 5:11,
Galatians 5:13) |
FELLOWSHIP |
“To encourage,
support and pray for each other as members of the family of
God. To share our lives together.”
(I John 1:7, Acts 2:44-47, Hebrews 10:23-25, Romans 15:5,7,
John 13:34-35) |
OUR VISION
"Our vision for Crossroads is to impact Lehighton and surrounding communities by actively reaching out to people with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
We will strive to be a growing community of believers of diverse backgrounds
who build relationships characterized by acceptance, love and support.
Our worship services will celebrate the Person of God in a meaningful and
life-changing fashion, employing a contemporary worship style.
We will teach people the inspired and unchanging truths of the Bible
in relevant and innovative ways.
We will continually train, equip, and mobilize an army of believers
devoted to fulfill our mission and vision both locally and globally.
We will wholeheartedly seek God through His Word and prayer." |
