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1) What is CrossPoint's Mission Statement?
CrossPoint is a worshipping community of authentic believers equipped and mobilized to strategically impact the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ by being theologically pure and culturally relevant.
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2)What are CrossPoint's Biblical Values?
• Community – We are all members of the body of Christ.
• Authenticity – We are transparent about our life and faith.
• Equipped – We are striving for maturity as Jesus' disciples.
• Mobilized – We are committed to service in God's Kingdom.
• Strategic – We are following the direction of the Holy Spirit.
• Evangelistic – We are fulfilling the Great Commission.
• Theological – We are guided by God's Word.
• Relevant – We are seeking to intersect contemporary culture with God's love.
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3)Is CrossPoint part of a denomination of churches?
Yes. CrossPoint is a partner with the Golden Triangle Baptist Association, the Mississippi Baptist Convention, and the Southern Baptist Convention. The Southern Baptist Convention is the largest association of Protestant churches in Mississippi and America . It is the most diverse association of churches. SBC churches include every race, nationality, and ethnic group. Each Sunday, services are held in over 80 languages in the United States alone.
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4)Does the Golden Triangle Baptist Association (GTBA), the Mississippi Baptist Convention (MBC), or the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) own or control CrossPoint?
No. CrossPoint is an autonomous church under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. He purchased the church with his death on the Cross. He owns the church and directs the church through the leadership of the Holy Spirit. We cooperate with the aforementioned groups ( GTBA, MBC, and SBC) because we recognize the value of associating and partnering with other like-minded churches in accomplishing the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). However, we believe every local church should be self-governing and independent from any associational, state, or denominational ownership and control.
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5)Why not just be an independent church?
We are an independent church. Every SBC church is completely independent. There is no denominational hierarchy, as there is in many denominations. Each church is self-governed and determines its own affairs. For example:
· Every SBC church chooses its own pastor.
· Every SBC church owns its own buildings and assets.
· Every SBC church determines its own mission, strategy, and programs.
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6)What are the advantages of affiliating with the SBC?
First, it allows us to identify with other Christians around the world who are known for their commitment to the Bible. The Bible is our authority. Second, it allows our church to participate in the largest missionary organization in the world. Through the SBC Cooperative Program we help support over 7,500 missionaries in 104 countries around the world.
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7)What are the pre-requisites for being a member of CrossPoint?
First, each individual who joins CrossPoint must be a follower of Jesus Christ who has been spiritually reborn. Only Christians can be a member of the church. This means that you admit that you have sinned. Then, acknowledge that Jesus Christ is God's only Son and that He paid that penalty of sin by His death on the cross. And finally that you trust Jesus Christ by accepting His forgiveness and commit to following Him.
Second, each individual who makes a profession of faith in Christ must be baptized by immersion after conversion.
Third, we ask that you attend a DiscoverPoint class either prior to or after coming forward during an invitation. DiscoverPoint is a monthly meeting to explain our beliefs, ministries, and expectations for prospective members. This assures you get all the information that you need to make an informed, prayerful decision that CrossPoint is the church for you.
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8)How can I get “plugged” into CrossPoint?
There are several areas of ministry and service that we would encourage you to consider.
· Nursery - The CrossPoint children would love for you to volunteer to stay with them periodically during worship.
· AWANA - The AWANA program helps our children learn God's Word while having an interactive time of Bible study and games.
· College Networks - The College Networks connects individuals and families at CrossPoint with college students. The goal is to give college students someone with whom they can be connected in a family-type environment while they are away from home.
· First Impressions Team - Each week we try to have people in the parking area to help individuals find a place to park and have a smiling face welcoming them to CrossPoint.
· Welcome Team - Our Welcome Team works inside the Greensboro Center to provide help to our guests in finding where to go while they visit with us.
· Second Impressions Team - We try to follow up with our Sunday morning guests who fill out a Registration Card by visiting them on Sunday evenings for a few minutes.
· Life Groups - All adults are invited to join a Life Group which meets on Wednesday nights in homes across the city of Starkville .
· I 2 Ministries - At CrossPoint we want to be a church of irresistible influence (I Thus, our emphasis is ministry teams. Currently, we have two ministry teams in place Prayer Shawl Ministry Team and Prayer Team. We hope to add others as God provides the people who have a passion for a particular area of ministry.
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9)How can I get in touch with CrossPoint since there is not a church building?
Our office is located 207 S. Lafayette St. and is open 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Our Phone number is 1-662-320-2140
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10)What is my next step at CrossPoint?
At this point, we recognize that you are probably at one of three places:
· This is not the church for me.
· I'm not ready to make a decision.
· I'm ready to invest my membership at CrossPoint.
If you are at the first decision, then please know we will continue to pray for you as you continue to seek God's guidance in finding a church family. We are proud you visited with CrossPoint and hope that you will feel free to worship with us anytime.
If you are at the second decision we would encourage you to continue to visit CrossPoint so you can continue to seek God's leadership in this decision.
If you are at the third decision we would love for you to join the CrossPoint family by coming down during the invitation the next Sunday you are at worship and share that decision with our church. Or, if you have already come down, then simply share with your host at this meeting that you do want to make CrossPoint your church home.
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11)How do I become a part of Cross Point?
What are our requirements and expectations for membership?
First, each individual who joins CrossPoint must be a follower of Jesus Christ who has been spiritually reborn. Only Christians can be a member of the church. This means that you admit that you have sinned. Then, acknowledge that Jesus Christ is God's only Son and that He paid that penalty of sin by His death on the cross. And finally that you trust Jesus Christ by accepting His forgiveness and commit to following Him.
Second, each individual who makes a profession of faith in Christ must be baptized by immersion after conversion.
Third, we ask that you attend a DiscoverPoint class either prior to or after coming forward during an invitation. DiscoverPoint is a monthly meeting to explain our beliefs, ministries, and expectations for prospective members. This assures you get all the information that you need to make an informed, prayerful decision that CrossPoint is the church for you.
Profession of Faith/Baptism: Individuals who profess for the first time that Christ is their Lord and Savior join the church through their profession of faith during one of the worship services.
Transfer of Membership: Individuals who are members of another Baptist church can request membership via transfer of their membership to this congregation. The church office, in turn, contacts the other Baptist church for an official recommendation and transfer of membership.
Statement of Faith: Individuals who are members of another denomination may join upon their profession of faith in Christ as Lord and Savior and acknowledgement they've been baptized by immersion as a believer.
Baptism: Individuals who are members of churches of another denomination but have never been immersed as a believer may join the church. Upon professing their faith in Christ as Lord and Savior and following Christ's example in believer's baptism, they are accepted into membership.
Watchcare: Individuals who are members of another church yet want to join our church family while they are living in our community may want to join our Watchcare membership program. Watchcare allows an individual to identify with our church family without transferring membership from his/her home church. College students and short-term workers in the Starkville area frequently use this membership option. While watchcare membership allows for all the privileges of worship, Bible study, and fellowship, one may not vote in church business sessions.
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