Tune in to this week’s Monday Minute as Rusty encourages us to sit in the presence of God this holiday season and focus on being present with others rather than being perfect.

This week at Crossroads, Rusty speaks about the presence of Jesus and how it is a very powerful thing. As he looks at the narrative of the first Christmas, Rusty explores the idea that it was nothing close to perfect, meaning we do not have to strive for perfection in our own lives this holiday season. Listen in as we prepare our hearts for Christmas!

Former player for the Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers, Dr. Derwin Gray sits down with Rusty George in this episode of Leading Simple to. The now founder of Transformation Church in South Carolina, Dr. Gray discuss the importance of diversity in churches and how churches can achieve true diversity Listen in as Derwin shares words of wisdom and even relieves his memories of eliminating Rusty's Kansas City Chiefs from the 1995 playoffs. You do not want to miss that!

Derwin Gray Social Media:
Website: https://www.derwinlgray.com/
Church Website: https://transformationchurch.tc/pastor-derwin/
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This week at Crossroads, guest speaker Drew Sherman from “Compass Church” in Colleyville, Texas speaks on the topic of possibilities. God often reveals himself in ways that may seem confusing to us but are really His divine invitations. Listen in to hear more about what possibilities Christians might encounter when it comes to experiencing God. 

This week on “Simple Faith,” Rusty sits down with Peter Ostapko, the founder and publisher of Kinsmen Journal. Through Kinsman Ministries, Peter has been able to share his voice that God is good, and each of us have a story to tell because of a Savior that redeems. Tune in to hear Peter encourage listeners on how faith can be made simple through the redemption of Jesus Christ as well as his personal testimony. 

Peter Ostapko Social Media:
Kinsmen Ministries Website: https://kinsmen.org/about 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterostapko
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postapko/
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/Kinsmenjournaloffical/videos/kinsmen-update/251745241134703/
Kinsmen Journal: https://kinsmen.org/shop/p/kinsmen-journal-volume-1

Join us this week as we dive into the Christmas season with humor, heartfelt moments, and a challenge to embrace the true meaning of the holidays. From the chaos of awkward family gatherings to the anxiety of Christmas expectations, we’ll explore how to navigate the season with grace. Discover how inviting someone to experience the joy of a Christmas Eve service could transform their holiday—and yours. Let’s laugh, reflect, and prepare our hearts for the hope and peace that only Christ brings.

In this Monday Minute, I’m reflecting on what it means to have a "blue Christmas" and how we can find peace during the holiday season. This past weekend at Crossroads, we talked about grieving the past to prepare for the future. I want to encourage you to take a moment to remember those you’ve lost, release the pain you’ve been holding onto, and forgive where it’s needed so you can move forward. Whether your Christmas feels blue, red with anger, or green with jealousy, my prayer is that you find the peace of Christ—Emmanuel, God with us.

Rusty George sits down with Matt Chandler this week on “Leading Simple” as they talk through what it looks like to overcome challenges and mistakes in ministry. Matt Chandler, senior pastor of Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, talks from personal experience in leadership about how mistakes within ministry can be mended in a healthy way.

Matt Chandler Socials:
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Website: https://pastormattchandler.com/

This week at Crossroads, Associate Pastor Bryan Mrazek kicked off the series “Christmas at Crossroads” with the topic of purpose. Bryan opens up the story of Jesus’ birth by looking at the aspects of the account that directly point to His high priesthood. Listen in to hear more about the purpose of Jesus that was given to Him from birth as we dive into the Christmas season celebrating the birth of our Savior.

Lead singer of the band “Big Daddy Weave,” Mike Weaver, joins Rusty as he shares his journey to a relationship with Christ. Mike speaks on the topic of identity and how faithfully understanding one’s identity in Christ is essential in the midst of trials. God is faithful in the midst of pain and trials, and Mike Weaver shares his personal testimony of this truth in this episode. Listen in for encouragement!

Big Daddy Weave on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4SsMf4SjhOlSqEitcprgBt?si=7YhsA8WJRAOaUIIStUaong

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