Soon Crosspoint will have a brand new website!
Thanks to Ericka Watson, who’s a part of our Digital Media Team, and who also blogs at GodKindofLife.com. She’s a freelance writer and taught me a lot about WordPress. Check out her sites and drop her a line she’s available to help you with any website & writing needs!
Well, here’s the site. What do you think?
The pastoral staff at Crosspoint have a saying. Crosspoint is the anvil in which we will all be shaped on. Some days that hammer is huge!
Well this Fall there will be a lot of changes going on in my life. A LOT. As Crosspoint grows I know that my position and job description has to grow and change. So here’s a few of the features that Wayne 3.0 will have by the end of 2009.
Help keep be accountable. Ask me how it’s going.
If you haven’t heard about the Nines yet it’s really simple – on 09/09/09 TONS of speakers will be given 9 minutes to share their thoughts on Leadership.
The Nines from Todd Rhoades on Vimeo.
What an unbelievable weekend and what an incredible way to kick off this new season at Crosspoint!
What a ride!
The other day I posted some ideas for serving on the go. Here are some tips to back those ideas up!
Tips:
#1. Be a noticer – Pay attention to your surroundings, eavesdrop, be a people watcher, either way you’ll never know the opportunities to make a difference in someone’s life if you’re not looking. Jesus was a noticer, I often think about his teaching on “The Widow’s Mite”. Jesus was at the temple and through people watching he noticed a woman who gave everything she had in one tiny mite.
#2. Keep outreach/Invite cards handy – This is all about equipping. An act of kindness without some form of connection is simply a random act of kindness. Now, while those are great and all, the opportunity to match your act of kindness with an opportunity to connect with Jesus is priceless!
Here are a couple of examples of what we use at Crosspoint.
#3. Let them know why you do what you do. - There’s usually an opportunity that pops up when someone says “Why are you doing this?” That’s when I take the opportunity to say, “I just wanted to show you God’s love in a practical way!” A simple sentence with a BIG impact!
If you want to find out more about Servant Evangelism and Outreach check out these books below or visit ServantEvangelism.com:
Most of my conversations about outreach involve group projects and major initiatives. But the truth is, we’ve got the opportunity to reach others with the life-changing message of Jesus everyday as we come and go. Jesus said in Matthew 25:31-46 that the ones that really know Him are generous in meeting physical needs for Him.
So here are my TOP 5 ways that you can serve others on your own and during your day to day (this is stuff I personally like to do):
#5. Buy a cashier a drink. - When I’m in line at the supermarket, one of my favorite things to do is to just simply ask the cashier what their favorite drink is. When they respond I tell them, “I’ll be right back”, and return with a cold beverage of their choice. I pay for it and leave it for them with an invite card.
#4. Donut Drops - I pop into businesses all the time for different errands… nothing says “Jesus loves you” like a free box of donuts! (sometimes it might even get you to the front of the line!)
#3. Water Handout - Some cold water when it’s hot will make any delivery guy’s day. It’s a practical way to show God’s love!
#2. BIG Tipper - I love to go out to eat, and typically I’m a good tipper, but sometimes I like to leave a big tip just to let the wait staff know that they are appreciated. This is the front side of the card that I usually leave behind: 
#1. Pay it backward! – Whether you’re in the drive-thru at Starbucks or picking up a Happy Meal, the shock and awe on the person’s face when you pay their meal is priceless! Give them an invite card and let them know why you do what you do.
Whatever you choose to do, do as if you are serving Jesus himself. If He was hungry would you feed Him? If He was thirsty would be give Him a drink? You can serve God easily by serving others!
This weekend was crazy!
WHEW!
(I use exclamation points alot.)
Special thanks to Chris Fickley for putting this together.
Crosspoint Church 3-Year Anniversary Video from Crosspoint Church on Vimeo.
Wayne Cordova is a pastor at Crosspoint Church in Spring Hill, FL where he focuses on Communicating, Outreach & Service, Graphic Design, and much much more!
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