What if a church was more than just a building? Crossroads Community Church strives to be just that. It aims to be a family of faith.
Crossroads Community Church embraces a vision. This vision includes being fully engaged in transforming its community and the world. Crossroads sees itself as made up of stories. These stories are about God’s redemption in people’s lives. People find themselves saved by grace and growing in faith. They respond to Jesus.
The church’s story began over 40 years ago. Founding Pastor Bill Ritchie moved his family to Vancouver Washington in 1972. He sought to impact what he saw as a sleepy suburb of Portland.
Crossroads Community Church is part of the Church of the Nazarene. This global church has roots in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. The Church of the Nazarene was organized in 1908. It now includes about 2.3 million members. These members worship in over 29000 local congregations. These congregations are spread across 159 world areas.
Crossroads emphasizes several core beliefs. It believes in one God. This God exists eternally as Father Son and Holy Spirit. It believes in Jesus Christ. Jesus is believed to be one with the Father. He became human to bring salvation. Crossroads also believes in the Bible. The Bible is considered the Word of God. It contains all truth necessary for faith and Christian living.
Members of Crossroads Community Church are called to a life of holiness. They strive to become more like God. The Holy Spirit empowers them. He helps them love God with their whole being. This produces the character of Christ in them.
Crossroads seeks to connect people with God. They focus on inviting outsiders to experience changed lives. Their goal is to see many people celebrate these changes through baptism.
LoveNOW is a key initiative. It proclaims and demonstrates God’s love. It equips and sends people to reflect His presence. This outreach extends locally nationally and globally.
Crossroads Community Church emphasizes values. They prioritize being devotional relational missional and reproducible. This approach is summarized as “Dr Mr”. This is short for doctor mister. This helps guide their community engagement.
The church’s culture is built on trust in God. They embrace the Bible and worship. Crossroads recognizes everyone is in process. They emphasize grace and spiritual formation. They celebrate God’s extraordinary use of ordinary people. This involves purpose and generosity. They commit to unwavering love. This love extends even when it hurts requiring ethics and sacrifice.
Crossroads Community Church passionately encourages ministry involvement. They prioritize service and multiplication. They embrace diverse methods to connect people with Jesus. This involves evangelism. They commit to bettering the world. This commitment involves compassion and renewal. They are fully invested in each other. This commitment creates philosophy and community.
Crossroads Community Church is more than a place of worship. It is a vibrant community. It seeks to transform lives. It connects people with God. It embraces a mission of love and service.