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Crossroads is a
confessional, missional, Lutheran Christian community. We hold the three ecumenical creeds and the Lutheran Confessions to be faithful expressions of God's truth revealed to us in the Bible.
Crossroads is affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Crossroads' ministry began in 2003 when a group of young
Christians living on Chicago's North Side began meeting
for Bible study and social events. It has grown
since then to into a thriving ministry community --
together we worship our Lord, encourage one another,
serve the people of our city, share the good news of
Jesus Christ... and have a lot of fun along the way.
While people from all over the Chicago metro area are
part of Crossroads, most of us live in the northern neighborhoods of
Chicago.
Browse these pages to learn more about who we are, how
we serve Christ and each other, and how you might fit
into the picture.
If you have feedback, we'd love to hear it. If you're
interested in getting involved, we have many opportunities.
We're looking forward to meeting you!
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Pastor Mike Borgwardt |
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Mike Borgwardt is Crossroads’ pastor, as of July 2005. He has Midwestern roots, having grown up in Minnesota and Wisconsin. His previous ministry experience includes serving as pastor of two churches in Shakopee and Andover, Minn.; as a campus pastor at Luther Prep School in Watertown, Wis.; and as a vicar (pastoral intern) in Phoenix, Ariz., and in Brisbane, Australia.
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We believe... |
In an age of anxiety, we believe that real peace comes from Jesus Christ.
In an age of confusion, we believe that the Bible is the word of God, without error.
In an age of doubt, we believe that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.
In an age of guilt, we believe that Jesus died on the cross to remove the power of sin from our lives.
In an age of hopelessness, we believe that Jesus rose physically from death -- and so will we rise.
In an age of skepticism, we believe that God is at work in the sacraments of Holy Baptism and Holy Communion.
In an age of despair, we believe God's promises to heal and transform us.
In an age of violence, we believe that God calls us to embody his love in the world.
In an age of constant change, we believe in the unchanging Holy Trinity -- Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
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