Congregational Care Events & Opportunities

Stephen Ministry Training

A Stephen Minister is a committed lay person who has received 50 hours of initial training in caring ministry skills and concepts. The care given by Stephen Ministers is confidential, distinctively Christian, gender specific, one-to-one care given to a person who is wrestling with life issues. People who are experiencing grief, financial setbacks, retirement, divorce, family frustrations or spiritual struggles are a few examples of those helped by caring listening.

Stephen Ministers are not counselors, therapists, problem solvers or casual visitors, but trained people committed to listening and lifting hurting people to God who is the Cure Giver. The name “Stephen Minister” comes from the early church when the apostles chose among the faithful disciples those who would be sent into the community to minister to the needs of the people, "And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit …" Acts 6:5 (NRSV).

In part two of the Baggage Claim sermon series (January 16-17, 2010) Pastors Marty Grubbs and Ron Mahn spoke about how we view our experiences and how they reflect in our behavior. Listen online. Would you like to visit with someone about your "baggage?" Contact Pam at 302.1203.

If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister or in receiving care from a Stephen Minister, call Pam at 302.1203.

Stephen Ministry Featured on PBS

The PBS "Religion and Ethics" news show recently aired an eight-minute feature on Stephen Ministry that vividly describes the life-changing ministry happening in thousands of congregations.

View the Stephen Ministry feature on the PBS Web site, where you'll also find several bonus features—including a nine-minute interview with Stephen Ministries' founder and executive director, Kenneth C. Haugk.

Destinations Ministry

Enjoy adventure, travel, and far off places? Spend time in daily devotions and fellowship while traveling to various destinations with other Crossings members.

Destinations includes first-class transportation, guided tours, and reasonable rates. Trips will not be scheduled until the required minimum number of people express an interest.

Where do you want to go?
To better serve your needs, we want to know your Destination. Take the survey.

To find out more information about this exciting ministry for adults of all ages, contact Pam at 302.1203.

Upcoming Trips

October 28 - November 1, 2010
Nashville Trip
Fall Foliage and Gaylord Opryland
Cancelled due to flooding in the area

November 3-5, 2010
Branson Christmas
Visit the Ozarks where we will enjoy Christmas Branson Style! Attractions include: Branson Landing, The Miracle of Christmas at The Sight & Sound Theater, SIX, The Jim Stafford Show and Sadie’s Sideboard Buffet.
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Mechanics in Action

Mechanics in Action is a ministry of service that offers oil changes on a quarterly basis at Crossings Community Center to Crossings’ single moms, widows, and women with spouses serving in the military (pre-registration required—contact Pam at 302.1203 for time and date of next work day). The volunteers who change the oil also look for wear and tear on the vehicles and make recommendations for repairs that might be needed.

Mechanics in Action coordinator Brandon Kirkpatrick is always looking for volunteers who are willing to donate some time on four Saturdays a year.

If you are interested in lending a hand in this ministry or could benefit from this service, contact Pam at 302.1203.