Our D-Groups are closed groups. Meaning that once a group comes together and begins, no one else will join the group. The reason is that each group goes through a process of discipleship and it would be very difficult for someone to come into the group in the middle of the process.
TIME COMMITMENT
Our D-Groups typically begin in August and end in July. They are year-long groups and can continue after that if a person or group wishes to continue. We do make exceptions for those who come after August and would like to join a group.
GENDER-SPECIFIC
D-Groups are designed as Gender-Specific groups. An important aspect of our D-Groups is confession. Confession tends to be more honest and open when men meet with men and women meet with women.
GROUP SIZE
D GROUPS can be 2-5 people (including the leader)
Following Christ's example of having 3 out of his 12 disciples closer to Him, to reveal even more of Himself to them. These 3 did everything with Him. They went with Jesus to pray when He pulled away from the masses. Jesus revealed things to the 3 that He didn't reveal to anyone else. This is the model we want to follow for our D-Groups.
LEADERSHIP
Jesus commanded His disciples to make disciples (Matt 28:19-20). To become a better disciple, you need a leader to whom you can relate personally and regularly - someone who can teach you, model behaviors, and hold you accountable.
OTHER TYPES OF GROUPS AT CROSSROADS
So that you can understand better what a D-Group is, let's define all the different kinds of groups that we have at Crossroads.
We have 3 different types of groups, each with a specific purpose. Our goal is to involve every member of our church in our Worship Service, in a Life Group, and eventually in a D-Group. We also offer Bible Studies specifically for those who desire to understand more about what the Bible teaches on a specific topic.
WORSHIP SERVICE
The unified body of Crossroads (members & visitors) meeting together weekly give Jesus our regular and corporate attention and worship through:
1. Singing designed to give God our heartfelt expression of praise
2. Corporate Prayer
3. Hearing the Preaching of God's Word
4. The Ordinances of the Church:
•Baptism
•The Lord's Supper
5. Being Encouraged by the Testimonies of Others
6. Learning about the Missions' and Serving Opportunities available
“If we walk in the light, as He is in the light, We will have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ will purify us of all sin.” 1 John 1:7
LIFE GROUPS
A co-ed or gender-specific open group of 8-18 believers and non-believers who meet together weekly to:
