God has called us to be a church that is for, of, and by the people’s of many nations, and that commitment is unwavering. He has also formed us as the peoples of many nations, being transformed by Christ together, to the glory of God, and that commitment is also unwavering. And we continue to stand on our doctrinal statement and hold to our core values.
Given that foundation, we are excited to beginning a season of discerning what God has for us in the coming year. As Paul says in Ephesians 5:15-16: “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” So that is our goal: to make the most of every opportunity.
The most important part of this journey is to seek the will, wisdom, and power of God through the Holy Spirit. So we ask that we join together to pray.
Another key part of this journey is to hear the thoughts and perspectives of the people of Crossway. One key means is through two surveys, the first focused on our foundation and present situation, and the second focus on our thoughts about the future. In addition, ministry leaders will meet together to talk through the same content in a more in depth setting.
You are now invited to respond to the first survey (open survey links). We ask that responses to Survey 2 be completed by April 16 to ensure our opportunity to include them in our work.
Overview
Here is a big picture view of the process:
The planned schedule is:
- Gather input: March & April
- Develop a “results vision”: May & June
- Develop a plan: July & August
- Implement the plan: September 2025-August 2026