The Impact of the Encounter Retreat

by Steve Cordle The power of the Encounter is love; God’s love and the love of God’s people.  In this heaven-like environment of love God is able to reach and heal the heart. We have seen people physically healed, saved, broken relationships restored, and lives set on...

Why We Do Encounter Retreats

by Steve Cordle More than 1,300 people have attended a Crossroads Church Encounter Retreat over the past 10 years, and well over 90% of those who attend affirm that it was one of the most spiritually impactful times of their lives. I can confidently say that our...

The Power of the Flock

by Steve Cordle Cesar Milan is known as “the Dog Whisperer.” On his U.S.-based TV show he works with dogs who have behavioral problems others can’t solve. One of the ways he rehabilitates dysfunctional dogs is by using the “Power of the...

Listen and Pray

by Steve Cordle Sin wounds and breaks people. If your cell group had been reaching people far from God, you might find yourself with wounded and broken people in need of healing. Wonderful! But now what? I once heard a pastor say that the more people got into cells,...

The Leadership Farm System

by Steve Cordle A manager in a Fortune 500 company, a college professor, and a military warehouse worker. What do they have in common? They are all left their jobs and are now Network Pastors in our church, leading cell work. A cell-based church has the blessing of...