growthTRACK

WELCOME STEP ONE RECAP

LOVE PEOPLE History of the Church. Purpose of Crossing Place Church. Leadership Structure and Membership. Loving People in Relationships.

CPC’s Purpose Jesus First. Love People. Keep Moving. Live Generously. When Jesus heard this, he told them, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.” – Mark 2:17 Jesus First. Love People. Keep Moving. Live Generously. 17

CPC’s Purpose Jesus First – Sunday Experience. Our Sunday services focus on four values. Celebration. Inspiration. Preparation. Salvation. 18-20

CPC’s Purpose How to share Jesus with others: Accept the personal responsibility. Build a personal relationship. Share your personal story. Give a personal invitation. 21

CPC’s Purpose Love People – Small Groups. Small groups provide three things: A place to connect with others. A place to protect each other. A place to grow together. 22

4 THINGS ABOUT SMALL GROUPS Our groups are free-market. We have three semesters every year. You can join a group. You can lead a group. 24

CPC’s Purpose Keep Moving – Growth Track. 25

CPC’s Purpose Live Generously – Dream Team. At Crossing Place Church: Every member is a minister. Every task is important. Every member is a “10” in some area. 27

LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE Made up of two groups: Guided by Pastors. Protected by Elders. Our church is a part of the Assemblies of God network. 29

CHURCH FINANCES Three areas of giving: Tithe. Offerings. Gift of giving. 30

NEXT STEPS Join a small group. Lead a small group. Pray about membership. 34