Scott & Clare

Scott and Clare Loughrige are Co-Founding Lead Pastors of Crossroads Church. With a vision of starting a dynamic life-filled church, Scott and Clare were sent from a pastoral team in Downriver Detroit and came to live in the Marshall area in 1992. They are deeply committed to building a community where spiritual transformation is the norm and from a place of transformation-- take action in the world. They serve in local and worldwide missions devoted to social justice issues and find no sacred secular split. They believe that social change emerges from a place of deep connectedness with Christ and a community of faith."We have chosen to stay at Crossroads all these years and live into a longterm commitment to a local church. We have enjoyed watching this church continue to transform into the image of Christ and feel deeply grateful to have served this community in that process. Crossroads has been and continues to be a community that is transforming for the sake of the world Jesus loves. Everyday this community challenges us to grow in faith, hope and love. We love our church!" In addition to their commitment to ministry in their own community, they speak at conferences, seminars, and retreats and have a deep commitment to strengthen the souls of Pastors and ministry leaders and the churches they serve. "Our friend who is a psychologist for pastors in crisis said "Do you know what a miracle it is that after these many years in ministry you still love God, the Church and each other?!" We realize it is a miracle and a grace but it has not been without intentional effort. We have given our lives to train and continue to form as Christ's ministers. We have not wanted to give a message that we couldn't experience ourselves. As the pastors of this communnity, the parents of wonderfully developed adult children and growing grandchildren we have HOPE for pastors and leaders and whatever they may be facing". Scott and Clare offer trainings and resources to help you form in the image of Christ as you "navigate the journey home". http://www.ccmonline.org/pastoral-leadership-missions

40 days of Connection: But One Day…

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Guest blogger and photographer, Kathleen Loughrige! Lectionary Reading from the Blue Book  Acts 6:8-15  Acts 6:8-15 (NLT) 8 Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed amazing miracles and signs among the people. 9 But one day some men……started to debate with him….. 11 So they persuaded some men to lie about Stephen….. 12…So they arrested Stephen and brought him …

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40 Days of Connection: “I Don’t Call You Servants…”

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Lectionary Reading from the Blue Book  John 15:12-27 The Voice (Read full passage here) 12 My commandment to you is this: love others as I have loved you. 13 There is no greater way to love than to give your life for your friends. 14 You celebrate our friendship if you obey this command. 15 I don’t call you servants any longer; servants …

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40 Days of Connection: “If you don’t go all the way with me…”

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Lectionary Reading from the Blue Book  Just a few snapshot verses from todays reading Matthew 10:16-42 MSG (Read all here) Hear these words of life from Jesus— 16 “Stay alert. This is hazardous work I’m assigning you….17-20 “Don’t be naive. Some people will question your motives, others will smear your reputation…26-27 “Don’t be intimidated. Eventually everything is going to …

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40 Days of Connection: Do you understand what I just did?

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Lectionary Reading from the Blue Book  John 13:12-15-The Passion Translation After washing their feet, he put his robe on and returned to his place at the table.“Do you understand what I just did?” Jesus said. “You’ve called me your teacher and lord, and you’re right, for that’s who I am. So if I’m your teacher and lord and have …

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