This is the first of three posts describing the "models" we have put together to describe how ministry might work in a combined Crossroads-Grace church. These were first shared at the Crossroads Town Hall meeting on February 22, and then at the Grace Congregational Meeting on March 15. Hardcopies are available on the Crossroads visitor table.
In the diagram we see the combined church led by a single Session, with Andrew as the Senior Pastor. Each site will have direct pastoral care from either Mark Ryan or Daniel Song, as well as multiple Ruling Elders who worship at that site and are more involved in ministry and fellowship activities (including a Kingdom Group) there.
Generally, each site will have many of the functions of a full church; these are listed appropriately. Some activities, such as Missions, will be a common ministry team, taking advantages of shared resources for greater effectiveness. Where there is a local function, we will also strive to have common ministry goals and leadership; therefore, while Kingdom Groups and Grace Groups will be particular to each site they will, over time and with some exceptions, come to resemble one another more and more as the leadership team develops a common vision for their ministry. The Ministry Leadership Model is described separately.
Over the course of a given year we will look for opportunities to celebrate our unity through retreats and joint worship services. These will be a visible reminder of how God is building his kingdom through our shared efforts.
Some ministries (such as youth) will ideally, in the long run, exist in both sites. In the short term, they may combine efforts between sites to build critical mass.
Stay tuned for other posts describing the other models, and please remember that all of this is preliminary and not set in concrete.
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