“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message)
The invitation of biblical Christianity is to follow Jesus. It is an invitation to salvation, yes, but that invitation is a call to ongoing transformation by laying down our old patterns of living and picking up a new way of living in connection with Jesus. This process goes by many names, but generally speaking it is an invitation to spiritual growth. This isn’t just learning about God, but rather positioning ourselves to become more aware of His presence and working in our lives.
Below are ways you can explore spiritual growth within your personal life and participation in community at Crossroads.
Spiritual Rhythms
Spiritual practices, or "rhythms" are activities we engage to connect with or stay connected with God. The rhythm doesn't change us, but rather they help us connect with God and be aware of His presence and leadings. Though there are many spiritual rhythms that are helpful in our spiritual transformation, we have identified 7 key spiritual rhythms we engage to connect with God. Below you will find guiding documents for this reality, as well as individual pdfs of each rhythm (as we present them within our community).
Spiritual Rhythms - A Theological OverviewSimplicity - Spiritual Rhythms Seven Spiritual Rhythms
Workshops
Throughout the year we offer various workshops on spiritual formation and spiritual rhythms. We are building this out in 2025. When the workshops are scheduled they will be listed here.
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual direction is meeting one-on-one with a mature Christian to simply unpack where you are spiritually. The director doesn't actually "direct you", but rather listens to you and to the Holy Spirit present to us. His or her role is to help you hear and see what God is doing in your life, and help you discern what the Spirit might be calling you into. If you're interested in finding out more, please fill out this intake FORM:
Group Experience
In the fall of 2025 we will host our first 8-month group experience walking a group into the full scope of spiritual rhythms. We will not only explore the 7 rhythms, but build a foundation of connecting with Jesus. Participants will learn much about themselves and God as we purposely merge the two. As a group experience, we will meet monthly for various activities, and you will meet monthly with a spiritual director to help you process what God is showing you. If you're interested please fill out this interest FORM: