Crossroads Church

Of all the slogans we’ve come up with over the years, this is the one that fits Crossroads best. It’s also the one I’m most proud of. Crossroads: the perfect place for imperfect people.

I’ve always dreamed of being part of a church that is welcoming to all. A church that is honest enough to say that none of us are good enough to make the Spiritual Honor Roll. A church that’s a haven for people who flunk Confirmation. A church for those who are sick and tired of religious games. A church for those whose halos keep falling off their heads.

Let’s declare this loud and clear—Jesus is perfect—the rest of us are all in process.

I’m OK admitting that. Admitting that truth is freeing. It means I don’t have to pose or pretend I’m someone I’m not (that’s exhausting). It means I can discard my “Everything’s just fine mask” and be real.

Admitting that truth is also transformational. People who try to hide their humanity stay stuck in their sin. Whatever remains hidden cannot be healed. It’s only as we approach God and one another humbly that we receive God’s help to become more and more like Jesus.

Know any messed up, imperfect people?

Bring them with you this weekend to Crossroads. It’s the perfect place for imperfect people.