What is telos?
telos is a ministry of CrossRoads for anyone college aged to those in their late-20s.
telos seeks to love God through spiritual wholeness and intergenerational worship, love others through authentic community, and love the world through acts of mercy.
God’s love draws us into a glorious relationship with Him and we choose to follow God’s call for spiritual growth to holiness and the establishment of His Kingdom on earth.
We exist as a larger Body of Christ, not only the local Body at CrossRoads, but the larger Church of the Nazarene and followers of Christ throughout the world. We realize our spiritual journey is found in the context of God’s story and seek to celebrate the Sacraments with God’s Church.
We understand that our spiritual journey was intended to be lived in authentic community. Our experiences in Christ are to be shared with one another and we desire to create and facilitate opportunities to truly live together in genuine community.
We celebrate that God loves every one and thus we are compelled to actively bring about God’s Kingdom for all people. We accept the teachings of Scripture to care for the poor, the hungry, the thirsty, and the naked. We also realize that God’s creation is to be cared for by His creations and thus seek to treat our world accordingly.
What does telos mean?
In Matthew 19:16-21 (The Rich Young Man) teleios is used (a form of telos) for the word "perfect, whole". The guy asked Jesus what it is that he is lacking (i.e. what he must do to be complete or whole), and Jesus says, “If you want to be teleios, go, sell your possessions…” This passage isn’t telling everyone to sell all their stuff, but rather Jesus is pointing out in this young guy’s life what he is lacking that's keeping him from being whole and perfect.
telos is the purpose for which we were created by God. Our telos is found in the Garden of Eden when God created us out of LOVE and walked among us in harmony. Our telos is to love God completely and entirely, with all our hearts, minds, soul, and strength, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. To be consumed by God’s Holy, Divine Love.
This ministry exists to help people live into their telos.
August 1st is Fall Launch!
On
July 31st, CrossRoads will be launching
Saturday Night Church. This weekend Gathering will start at 6:00 pm on Saturdays. Click on the link above where more information is available.
On August 1st , we will be launching a revamped Sunday morning gathering point at 9:00 am in the Worship Center, room 107 and 108. We will be having a brief teaching time followed but a discussion time of relevant topics. If you are college aged or in your late 20s or somewhere in between we hope to see you on August 1st to check out the new room and the overhauled Sunday morning. Check out the wall coming down between WC107 and WC108 (big thanks to Eric Elkins, Scott Shepherd, Ryan Leastman and Cameron Crozier for doing all the work).
Couple’s Café will also be re-launching at 9:00 am for young married couples in the Worship Center on August 1st as well.
telos Sunday Morning
We meet at 9:00 am every Sunday in WC107/108 oun the south side of the Worship Center building. We hit on culturally relevant topics through video series and book series based on Scriptural Truths. Come join the discussion in a casual, living room setting.
Small Groups
Small Groups are an important avenue in connecting with people, building community, and reaching out to those in need. One of the best ways to start living in authentic community with each other is through participating in small groups. We believe those who participate in Small Groups not only feel a connection with others in their group, but also more of a connection with the church, with their faith and with God. If you are interested in a small group, please click here.
telos Events
telos has several large group events each quarter. These events can be categorized into three expressions of Community, Mercy, and Discipleship. Community events focus on building community and having fun together. Mercy events are designed for civil engagement. Discipleship events are designed for spiritual growth and faith formation.
The Mercy Project
The Mercy Project seeks to take care of the poor and needy and to spread the Gospel to the ends of the earth. We believe that God has called us to holiness but also recognize that there is no holiness except social holiness. CrossRoads seeks to walk out the mercy value through tangible actions in the community and around the world. Click here to visit The Mercy Project.
Prayer
We believe that people can communicate directly to the Living God. We choose to promote an environment in which prayer pervades everything we do.
Do find out more about Prayer at CrossRoads, or to submit a prayer request, please click here.
All-Church Gatherings
Second Gathering (Sunday, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm in Worship Center) is a time for the people of CrossRoads to come together and celebrate life in Christ. It's a time for realigning to God's purposes, be inspired to action, prepare for service and unite as the body of Christ. Our Second Gathering is at 10:30 am in the Worship Center. The musical style is guitar-driven, and mostly consists of contemporary choruses. All of our Gatherings include scripture reading, prayer, and teaching.
Saturday Night Church (Saturday, 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm in Worship Center) is our Saturday night gathering is to provide a third worship opportunity at a time and in an atmosphere (based on the time of day and style of leadership) that will be more accessible.The style will be guitar-driven, high-energy and few vocals.
