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

The journey to Easter-Day 4: Everything we need

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Todays Scripture-2 Peter 1:3 (1-11 below) v3 His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness…” Clare’s 90 year old dad always says, “Each generation has been blessed to face the problems of that generation.”  We believe dad is right.  If you are reading this blog, you are so blessed with the use …

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The journey to Easter-Day 2: Rejoice in Suffering

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REJOICE IN SUFFERING Today’s reading – Colossians 1:24-29 (below) Today’s reading begins with these words from the Apostle Paul, “Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you.” While we did read the rest of the scripture passage, we just couldn’t get past those words. You see we are in a season where many people we …

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The journey of Lent begins today with Ash Wednesday.

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DAY 1: THAT I MAY KNOW JESUS “That I may know Jesus and the power of His resurrection,  and the fellowship of His sufferings.” Philippians 3:10 Dear Friends, What was the faith of your childhood? Did you go to the kind of church that celebrated Ash Wednesday and imposed ashes on your forehead to begin a season …

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