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This Week at Cross Church | You and…
You and Our New Ministry Budget
October 1 began our new Ministry Budget at Cross Church. What is your relationship to our new Ministry Budget? God calls us to honor Him weekly with the first tenth and more of all He has entrusted to us in life. The local church is where we give these resources together, one member at a time, regardless of personal economics, giving from what God has given to us so we fulfill the mission of Jesus together through Cross Church: Reaching Northwest Arkansas, America, and the world for Jesus Christ. Through this Ministry Budget and with the resources it receives from our people honoring God, together we accomplish this mission. Thank you for joining us in faithfulness.
You and Our Worship on Sundays
Prioritizing Sundays in your schedule is absolutely important. We would never imagine being late for a Razorback kickoff, so by no means should we show up at church a few minutes late. Prioritizing Sunday morning worship, even after a late Razorback football game, calls us to being present with a 100% commitment to worship Jesus with all we have and with all we are. Just remember folks: Satan will give you 100 different reasons why you should miss church on Sundays. God gives you one why you should be there: Offer God your life and extend to Him all the glory as you begin the new week. Will I see you on Sunday? I sure hope so.
You and Our Small Group Ministry
Are you connected to a Small Group in Cross Church? If not, why not? The Small Group Ministry is the place where you connect with people like yourself, fellowshipping together around the study of the Bible. Our desire is always to have groups where the Bible meets your life. Connect with a Small Group weekly. If you are struggling to find the right one, visit one of our Welcome Areas on Sundays. They will assist you or connect you with a member of our staff team who will help you navigate this task. Sooner or later, you will land with the people who will become your friends and perhaps become like your family.
You and Our Relationship with Each Other
Soon, I will have served as your Senior Pastor for 30 years. This past Monday, I released an article on this subject entitled “30 Lessons I Have Learned in Leadership Through Leading the Same Organization for 30 Years.” Last Thursday, I spoke on this very subject at The Summit. You can watch it here. I have grown in so many ways as your pastor over the last 30 years. I am still growing. Thank you for investing in me for the past 30 years. I love you.
See You Sunday!
Ronnie W. Floyd
Dr. Ronnie Floyd is the President & CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee.
This Week at Cross Church | Groundbreaking, A Day of Influence, We Believe, and Summit
Fayetteville Groundbreaking
This Sunday, October 9, at 4:00 p.m., we will have a groundbreaking ceremony for our new Fayetteville campus. This will be a day our church remembers for a long time to come. Our Pinnacle Hills groundbreaking is still a special memory for many. No matter which campus you attend, you are invited to join us and we would love for you to be there. For more information, go to crosschurch.com/webelieve.
A Day of Influence, October 23
Prioritize Sunday, October 23 on your calendar right now. Use the influence God has entrusted to you to invite others on this day. Bring your friends, neighbors, and associates with you on October 23. Invite people now and secure their attendance with you on October 23. There is no limit to what God could do if each of us uses our influence for God on a given day. More information will be coming soon at crosschurch.com/doi.
WE BELIEVE: 40 Days of Faith Begins and Continues Forward
Faith is never stagnant. Living faith is active faith. God’s Word is powerful and as we deal with the text weekly, God will plant seeds in each of our lives to increase our commitment to live a life of faith. You do not want to miss this journey together. You can still receive our daily text devotions during this series by texting WEBELIEVE to 313131. Our devotionals are also available in print on each of our campuses or can be downloaded at crosschurch.com/webelieve.
The Summit Luncheon for Northwest Arkansas Business Persons is Strong
It is quite remarkable that we are in our 15th year of our weekly Summit luncheons. Hundreds of business leaders from all walks of life are influenced weekly. This semester is beyond strong. For example, our first three speakers were nothing less than fantastic. You can watch them here:
- Donnie Smith, CEO, Tyson Foods
- Kelvin Cochran, Former Fire Chief, Atlanta Fire Rescue Department
- Johnelle Hunt, Chairman of Hunt Ventures
Anyone can attend The Summit each Thursday on our Pinnacle Hills campus. Lunch is served beginning at 11:50 a.m. and concludes by 12:50 pm. Invite and bring others. You can secure tickets on the website or purchase at the door.
On Thursday, October 13, our guest is Major Sarit Zehavi, Middle East Analyst & Former Israeli Military Intelligence, and then on Thursday, October 20, our guest is Senator Tom Cotton, one of Arkansas’ United States Senators. Do NOT miss them.
Praying for America
Are you praying for America daily? Our nation is in major turmoil, experiencing an extreme amount of division. As the church, we must pray for our nation daily.
See You Sunday,
Ronnie W. Floyd
Dr. Ronnie Floyd is the President & CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee.