Touching the hearts of youth with the love of Jesus Christ

Relating to Youth:

• Preserving the dignity of youth.
• Exercising integrity in self-control, spiritual discipline, and accountability.
• Valuing the urgency of the Gospel and the power of prayer.
• Seeking to be responsible for the welfare and safety of youth while in our care and to offer a safe haven for youth to socialize.
• Encouraging positive communication between parents and youth as well as respecting parental authority.
• Acknowledging families that are in stressful situations and seeking to provide shelter, rest, and grace for those in need

Relating to Parents and Families:

• We value the God-ordained institution of parenting, therfore, we respect parental authority.
• We value healthy family relationships, therfore, we encourage positive communication between parents and youth.
• We value parental trust, therefore, we seek to be responsible for the welfare and safety of youth while in Crossfire's care.
• We value families in stressful situations, therefore, we seek to provide shelter, rest, and grace for those in need.

Relating to Other Organizations:

-We Believe:

• Crossfire is a part of the larger body of ministries each with a role in the work of Christ. (I Cor 12, Eph 4:25)
• God desires unity in the body of Christ (I Cor 1:10)
• Governing authorities have been established by God who asks us to honor civil law (Rom 13)
• God desire person and organizations to walk in purity and to avoid even the appearance of evil. (I Ths 5:22)

-Therefore:

• Conduct all dealings, activities and interaction with the highest level of integrity.
• Communicate clearly all expectation of linked organizations.
• Refer youth to specialized ministries when needed.
• Partner with other like-minded organizations to enhance our ministry activities.
• Seek and appreciate wisdom from other seasoned ministries