Sunday, March 14, 2010

Conviction 14 - The Scope of CrossWay's Mission is National

Our outward mission as a church extends from Kenosha County, to Southeastern Wisconsin and Northeaster Illinois, to the rest of the United States – from Jerusalem, to Judea, to Samaria. Since the United States is a resource rich country, our mission beyond our regional context in the U.S. is very limited and targeted.

Pastor Training

Pastor training, especially at strategic pastor conferences in the U.S., is the key component of our national strategy. As a church we want to encourage our elders and other people in our congregation to invest in conferences where we can influence other pastors about the importance of the gospel, the local church, and expository preaching.

CrossWay is a founding member of The Gospel Coalition which is a group of men and churches who are committed to building their churches on the foundation of the gospel. The Gospel Coalition has a great introductory video on the purpose and mission of TGC. The focus of TGC is the centrality of the cross for pastoral ministry and for our local churches. It celebrates the gospel, defends the gospel, and promotes the spread of the gospel.

Church Planting, Mercy, and Evangelism

We can see ourselves as a local church sending out men to plant churches in other parts of the United States. To that end we would support those pastors and churches by partnering with them in the spread of the gospel through ministries related to mercy and evangelism.

CrossWay Exists

CrossWay exists to promote the gospel of Jesus Christ through the United States, especially as it invests in pastors and other local churches. Please pray for the work of The Gospel Coalition, educate yourself about it, encourage those who are involved with TGC at CrossWay, and participate in TGC sponsored events where possible.

Related Posts:

Conviction 1 – The Glory of God

Conviction 2 – The End of Human History

Conviction 3 – The Rejection of God

Conviction 4 – God’s Mission of Redemption

Conviction 5 – Redemption Through Jesus Christ

Conviction 6 – The Mission of God for the Church

Conviction 7 – The Church Exists for the Gospel

Conviction 8 – Humanity’s Response to the Gospel

Conviction 9 – God’s Mission is to All Nations

Conviction 10 – Evangelism, Mercy, Pastor Training, Church Planting

Conviction 11 – The Scope of CrossWay’s Mission is Local

Conviction 12 – The Scope of CrossWay’s Mission is Regional

Conviction 13 – Committed to Church Planting