Deepening our capacity to care: we pursue God's heart when we care for the vulnerable.

There’s a T-shirt that reads ‘Life’s Short – Play Hard!’. While this may reflect a dare to dream, go-hard-or-go-home approach to life, it doesn’t give the full picture. Life is short, therefore we cannot afford to take even the breath in our lungs for granted. Instead we can respond to God’s goodness to us with both gratitude and a generosity of heart.

Every one of us has unique gifts, talents and abilities. We are each positioned in a social framework that connects us to the many people within our various communities. God has given us an amazing opportunity to dream of a grand God plan that uses who we are and who we know to see innovation, impact and influence for his glory.

When Jesus chose his twelve disciples, he did not seek out the scholarly or the ‘wise’ of his time. Jesus chose ordinary people – fishermen; a tax collector. Most were unschooled and uneducated, yet after spending time with Jesus, they were empowered to change the world. Jesus gave us all an example to imitate, demonstrating that ordinary people can create the greatest impact for His Kingdom. If we too spend time with Jesus and are willing to allow the Holy Spirit to guide us then we are qualified. He can and
will use each one of us for his greater purpose.

Every one of us wants a place where we can connect with other people, be ourselves and be accepted for who we are, regardless of where we are at on the journey of life. Church should be such a place, where anyone can come along as they are and experience the love of Jesus through others.

Jesus Christ is our cornerstone. Through Him we have relationship with God the Father and the Holy Spirit. At Crossway, our priority is that nothing matters more than Jesus; that He is front and centre of our lives. We want to follow His example and to worship Him.