Communicating with God, not just to Him.

True communication is a close, personal exchange - a dialogue. As with any other relationship, it implies listening, hearing, receiving. Most of us are good at communicating to God, but learning to listen, hear and receive is a skill that must be developed. Hearing and receiving from God makes it possible for us (including CrossLand's leadership)to become decision-discerners instead of just decision-makers. At CrossLand, we offer practical ways of learning to communicate with God and not just to Him so that a personal relationship with a perfect, loving, heavenly Father can be experienced.

Learning to think "Christianly" in our everyday lives and decisions.

As we face life's pressures, the influence of the world is subtle but powerful in its effect on our thinking. God tells us that His thoughts are not our thoughts and His ways are not our ways (Isaiah 55:8). Solid teaching from the Word of God gives us the foundation for knowing and understanding God's thoughts and ways. Learning to communicate with God results in gaining His perspective on our real-life issues. In addition, the close relationships formed in our small groups, called CrossTies, offer a safe and intimate atmosphere for helping each other in our daily choices as we seek to gain the mind of Christ.

Equipping the CrossLand family with knowledge, skills and resources needed in the Christian walk.

We desire that each person have an intimate relationship with God, and we understand that basic knowledge, study skills and accessing resources help nurture that relationship. We want to give everyone an opportunity to grow in their maturity as a Christian through one-on-one discipleship, as well as through informal classes on subjects such as how to study the Bible, how to teach the Bible, how to communicate with God, and find your purpose.

Assisting each other in developing an intrinsic love for God - loving Him with an increasingly pure motive.

If we are honest, every one of us has loved God at one time or another for what He could do for us, rather than for Who He is. At CrossLand, worship is strongly valued. We want to love God and learn how to worship Him as a response to Who He is, giving Him all the praise and glory that He deserves. While it is impossible for us to have a totally pure motive, we want to encourage each other to keep moving toward a love for God based simply on Who He is, rather than what He does.

Releasing one another to pursue the vision and ministry God has prepared uniquely for us.

We believe that every Christian is created uniquely with an ability and an opportunity to serve the body of Christ in a way which will both minister to others and be personally fulfilling. We offer teaching, mentoring and resources for discovering both a person's vision- what God has placed in your heart, and ministry - how He wants you to accomplish it. Of course, none of this would be significant without ministry opportunity. It is our desire not only to find the vision and ministry, but to come alongside and release people to actually do what God has called them to do.