Equip

“Equipping” has always been a key element of Crossroads’ ministries. In fact, it is in the biblical job description for pastors given in Ephesians 4:11-14. Pastors are called to

 “…equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes.” (ESV)

Multiple very long posts could be written about equipping and training, but simply stated, we develop ministries and programs at Crossroads with the desire that men, women, children, and students be maturing in three areas, which taken together reflect “sound doctrine” at work in their lives:

• Character - life and values marked by proven qualities of biblical maturity.
• Content - understanding the Bible and doctrine in ever-deepening fullness.
• Competence - skill in biblical living, service, and mission.

We desire to equip every believer so that they are growing in biblical, godly maturity. Each one should be skillfull in living - able to serve Christ in their families, their church, their communities. We do it through preaching, teaching, mentoring, discipleship, and sometimes, just creatively hanging out with one another.

We seek to equip every member seeking the greatest spiritual maturity for each by teaching sound doctrine and provoking obedience.

n  How are you continuing to be equipped for ministry and spiritually formed in your faith?