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Community Cafe – Thursday May 13

Deering Dyer — Tue, 11 May 2010 21:14:36 +0000

Don’t forget to join other small group leaders on May 13 at 7:00 PM for Community Cafe.

Community Cafe is an informal gathering where we navigate the waters of small group leadership together.

Last month we looked at our calling as leaders focused on how we should shepherd our groups grow more spiritually mature.

This month we are going to specifically look at fining people to mentor in our groups to raise them up as leaders.

We will also discuss anything that you might have on your mind as well.

I highly encourage you to attend if at all possible. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to drop me an e-mail. I appreciate all you do!

Kay Warren Coming to Crossroads

Deering Dyer — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:48:10 +0000

Invite your friends and family to come and see Kay Warren @ Crossroads! Watch Pastor Tim’s short video below for more information.

Reminder: Community Cafe This Thursday

Deering Dyer — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:33:15 +0000

Just a reminder that all Crossroads Small Group Leaders are invited to the first monthly gathering of the “Community Cafe” on Thursday, April 8 at 7:00 PM. We will gather in the Cafe @ Crossroads.

We are going to discuss how we can evaluate if our small groups are growing spiritually. We will also devote a large amount of time to general discussion.

I highly encourage you to attend if at all possible. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to drop me an e-mail. I appreciate all you do!

In Him,

Deering

Watch the Proclaim! Bible Reading Event LIVE!

Deering Dyer — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 09:59:21 +0000

The Proclaim! Bible Reading Event @ Crossroads Community Church can be seen through live video stream online.

Click here to watch the live feed of the reading of God’s Word through Wednesday afternoon, April 7.

Proclaim! Bible Reading Event @ Crossroads

Deering Dyer — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:02:44 +0000

Imagine every word in the Bible being read aloud in the Crossroads Auditorium for 74 consecutive hours without stopping. What an amazing thought. This is also an amzazing opportunity for our congregation, families – and yes – your small group to grow closer together as we read God’s word back to Him.

Proclaim! is a 74 consecutive hour Bible reading and prayer event at Crossroads. We will begin Easter Sunday, April 4 at 2:00 PM and conclude at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, April 7.

Wouldn’t it be great if your entire small group signed up for a block of time and read God’s Word aloud together in the Auditorium? I had one small group leader tell me that she and her group are going to participate in the middle of the night gathering to pray together and take turns reading. How cool is that?

All you need to do is stop by the Go Missions kiosk to reserve a block of time. The folks there can help you with any questions you may have.

Community Cafe Kick Off- Thurday April 8

Deering Dyer — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:55:08 +0000

Beginning in April, small group leaders are invited to a monthly gathering called “Community Cafe”.

The purpose of Community Cafe gatherings is to help you help your small group grow – to grow in Christ and in biblical community.

The format is very casual. Small group leaders will have the opportunity to share what is going on in their groups. We will dedicate a portion on time to God’s word and prayer. We will also look at some helpful resources to better equip you as the leader of your small group.

Our first meeting of the Community Cafe will be Thursday, April 8th. We are going to spend some time talking about ways to foster community and connection as we move into the summer months.

These gatherings are not mandatory, but I do encourage you to attend. Perhaps you can learn something that will help your small group grow spiritually – or maybe you have a perspective that will help another leader with their group.

Let’s meet over a cup of coffee and and see what God has in store for us!

Crossroads University Classes are Canceled

Deering Dyer — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:20:52 +0000

All Crossroads U. classes are canceled tonight and tomorrow night. We’ll resume as scheduled next Tuesday and Wednesday. In the meantime, stay safe and warm today!

My Diet

Deering Dyer — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:02:16 +0000

Sometimes you just have to take one for the team. In all seriousness, I really had fun working with Steve Browning making this video. All I had to do was eat. He did all the work. For more insight into the mind of Steve and how he made this video, click here to check out his blog post.

Crossroads U. Registration Closing Soon

Deering Dyer — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:51:27 +0000

Last weekend Pastor Tim gave us some “Straight Talk” on taking our spiritual growth seriously. One way you can do that is to take a Crossroads University class. There is still time to sign up if you haven’t done so already.

Even though classes begin next week (Tuesday and Wednesday), you can browse the offerings online by going to the Crossroads website. You can even register online if you are able to pay any class fees with a debit or credit card. Otherwise you can still sign up this weekend at the Connect Kiosk.

Small Group Leaders: Be sure to pass this information on to your groups. As the leader of your group, you can take this opportunity to reinforce the message that Tim shared with us from the weekend and encourage the members of your group to take that next step in their spiritual growth.

See you in class!

Small Group Leader Book Discussion

Deering Dyer — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:27:14 +0000

By Deering Dyer

Hey Crossroads Small Group Leaders – would you consider joining me in reading Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s classic book “Life Together”? This is a short book (5 chapters, 122 pages) on fostering authentic Christian community.

Here’s what I have in mind: We will begin reading on Monday, February 1. We will read a chapter a week. We can have a time of discussion as we read on the “Life Together” group page on CCB.

If you would like to participate, here’s what you need to do. Before February 1…

Make sure you have a user name and password for CCB. If you just forgot your user name and password, click on “Forgot Password”. If you need to get a user name and password, click on “Sign Up”. If you need help, call me at 419-529-0750 ext 109.
Join the Life Together Group on CCB (I will be sending all small group leaders an invitation to this group). If you know right now you want to join, then just drop me an e-mail (or comment to this post) and I’ll add you to the list.
Buy a copy of “Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Faith in Community” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. You can get this book at Amazon for $10.07. I get free shipping so I can order it for you if you like.

I’m looking forward to exploring the Biblical truths of community through the eyes of this brilliant theologian with you.