Weekly Discussion Guide
Each Thursday the next Discussion Guide is posted before services for you to review for group.
Community Group
We are excited to have you in this ministry! On this page, you’ll find resources that will help you in your group. We can’t wait to hear and see all of the amazing things that God will do through your group!
Growth Series
Explore our catalog of Growth Series created for our Community Group discussions.
Leader Updates
Click to find the latest Leader Updates.
Where do I find?
- Church Hub (link is available on the footer of every web page) - Weekly Update, Weekly Discussion Guide, MyCC, Church Business and Membership
- Crossroads Youtube Channel (link is available on the footer of every web page)
- My Crossroads Community (MyCC) (link is available on the footer of every web page) Help videos are available at the '?' icon in the top right corner.
- Crossroads APP - Crossroads Church ABC
- Group Update Form
Group Resources
- Child Dedication
- Childcare Options
- Prayer Guides
- Baptism
- Spiritual Gift Assessment - For more information or to take the Spiritual Gift Assessment, please contact Tiffany Dunn, Community Groups Director.
Serving Opportunities
Join a Team
Serving at Crossroads and in our Community Center is a great way to apply your gifts and get connected to others. Through this act of worship, we spread the love of Jesus to those around us.
There are team serving opportunities within Crossroads and at the Crossroads Community Center. Click here to see all of the teams.
Care Support
Here are contacts and resources for the following areas:
- Daily Prayer Email Requests: Loretta Dudley
- Benevolence Needs: Bruce Boelter
- Stephen Ministry: Chris Amdahl
- Funeral Coordinator: Christy McGee
- Pastoral Counseling
- Cornerstone Counseling
- Subscribe to Daily Prayer and additional Weekly Updates
Suggestions for Socials
We encourage each Community Group to plan one social event per semester where everyone can connect and have fun. These social events can include children too, if appropriate.
Click here for a list of ideas.
What is Biblical Community?
The mission of Crossroads Church is to serve people toward, and connect people to Jesus. As we connect people to Jesus it is our desire to ultimately connect them to a new way of living, a lifestyle, that helps them grow in Jesus and embrace the freedom and hope He has secured for them. We evaluate growth by people discovering who they are in Jesus and developing a passion to help others discover their unique “God design” as well. This isn’t unique to Crossroads, but is the basic call to “make disciples” which Jesus gave to every church in Matthew 28:19-20. In fulfilling this, we want to assist EVERYONE at Crossroads Church to cultivate a lifestyle of personal transformation and being used by God to transform the lives of others.
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Dos and Don'ts
- DO update your group with the Group Update Form each Semester. This ensures that the info is correct on the website during signups.
- DO use your group time to facilitate discussion.
- DO pray together and for one another.
- DO serve together and serve one another.
- DO take attendance each week.
- DO take time to rest between semesters.
- DON'T use group time for lecture-style teaching.
- DON'T cancel your group without letting everyone know ahead of time.
- DON'T worry if you don’t have all the answers.
FAQs
Why do I need to report attendance?
Reporting isn’t about numbers, it’s about stewardship. Taking your attendance is a way to help us track the engagement level of those in your group. If someone in your group misses a few meetings, there may be a need that has come up in their life. We take note of that. Your group is the first to step in and offer support and to bring growth and healing. We also want to ensure that if the help they need goes beyond what the group can provide, you are given the resources to help them.
How do I take attendance?
Each week you will receive an automatic Record Attendance email.
> Click on the email RECORD ATTENDANCE Button.
> Check the people who have attended - hit NEXT
> If you want to record Notes and Topic, please fill in - hit NEXT
> If you want to fill in Prayer requests or notes, please fill in - hit FINISH
> Email and Event summary to: Fill in NO ONE. Hit SAVE
Are sign-ups the only way someone can join my group?
No - don’t be afraid to invite the people around you. Group members do not have to attend Crossroads Church. They can be your neighbors, friends, people you work with, a parent at the school your child attends, or even someone you know from the gym. Just make sure that you communicate with others in your group that you would like to invite someone to join.
Why do sign-ups close?
We have sign-ups during certain times so that the group can start on the topic together. If a person comes in the middle of the session it can disrupt the bonding and rhythm of the group.
Why do we have semesters?
Semesters allow us to have rhythms and breaks for both leaders and members. We typically follow the rhythm of the school season. We never want someone to feel like they are part of a group indefinitely and semester breaks also give people a chance to opt in or out.
Who decides the max number for my group?
We recommend that group sizes are no larger than 12-15 in order for the individuals to create deep and meaningful relationships with each other and also so all have a chance to participate. In addition, groups are often held in a person's home and depending on the space can determine how many can attend.