Young Adult

 CR Leaders' Gathering 

A quarterly gathering of all the leaders of CR Ministries, this essential time together refreshes, nurtures and strengthens the faith and relationships of CR Leaders. Our time together starts with fellowship and prayer, then offers a relevant training topic. We conclude with a worship component that includes a "Witness to the Word" where we study a particular scripture and its application to the training theme.

 Young Adult in Mission 

This mission experience is chosen each year by the YA community and offered during Purdue University Spring break. Recent trips have been to New Orleans, Tennessee, and Kentucky, where the team has served those recovering from massive flooding, those who provide safe shelter to women and children from abusive relationships, and those whose poverty prevents them from adequate food and housing.

 CrossRoads Leaders' Mission 

A mission experience open to all CR Adult Leaders, this mission trip not only serves as a way to model our values and beliefs for our youth and young adults, but provides an opportunity for the adults to spend some time out of their usual routines to connect with God and with others. Those who participate are always amazed at the refreshing that such mountain top experiences provide!

 Simply People Puppet Troupe 

Working together through the medium of puppets, storytelling, song and theatrical staging, this ministry offers an exciting and entertaining look at life and faith with a message deeply rooted in God's Word. The Simply People Puppet Troupe performs in a variety of settings, including worship, children's church, birthday parties and other special events.

 CrossRoads Tutoring 

Whether homework help is needed or some intensive review of a difficult subject, this free, drop-in tutoring program is for students of all ages and from any and all area schools and communities! Knowledgeable tutors are available to help students in a variety of subjects, including math, reading, and science. Our tutors range from adult volunteers with advanced degrees who are serious content experts, to our senior high youth who donate their time and willing spirits to help younger students. Along the way, all of our volunteers come to understand that what they receive from the experience seems far greater than what they give!

 Mid-Week Service 

This discussion-based worship experience is intended to form a community dedicated to creating meaningful relationships with other people and Jesus Christ. Through the use of art, music, drama, silence, candles and a combination of ancient, modern and post-modern ideas, this worship time serves as a lab that will draw us closer to Jesus Christ, regardless of where we started or where we are now.

 O.P.E.N. the Word   

A weekly devotional for the CR Community (and anyone else who subscribes to it!) delivered via email and written by Pastor Pat. This devotional offers relevant commentary and application of selected scripture and is typically just a few paragraphs long, making it perfect for study or work breaks! Back issues are available on the St. Andrew and CrossRoads websites.

 CrossRoads Leaders' Study 

A faith-deepening and sharing study led by Pastor Pat and open to all adult leaders and volunteers of CrossRoads, this study unpacks selected books of the Bible and of popular Christian authors or topics with rigorous debate and a lot of laughter.