Welcome
Welcome to the Crossroads District!
The Crossroads district is made up of 70 United Methodist churches from Victoria to Manor, Seguin to Columbus, Edna to Del Valle, and beyond. God is bringing us together as one district of the Rio Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. We exist to support local churches and communities of faith make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation for the world! Pray for God to do a special work in us and in our communities.
Continue to be in prayer with us as we begin this new chapter in our District, welcoming our clergy, both new and returning appointments. May we seek Christ's guidance fervently as we strive towards FRUITFULNESS in our congregations and ministries.
Announcements
Webinar videos
If you missed any seminars or Zoom trainings over the last week on social distancing and worship services, click the link below to watch recorded sessions and find other important guidelines and resources.
District Celebration & Conference Not to be Held as Normal
Video from Bishop Robert Schnase on the Coronavirus
Looking for a worship service live stream this Sunday??
Look no further!
As more churches are making the difficult decision to cancel their worship services for the next few weeks as we battle the Coronavirus, here is a list of churches in the Crossroads District that have live stream services or recorded sermons available.
Remember, WE ARE THE CHURCH...whether in a sanctuary, gymnasium, living room or in your car, we can lift our voices together to worship our Lord and Savior.
Updates & Resources: Preparing & Providing support during the Coronavirus Outbreak
Click on the LINK to see updates and resources the Rio Texas Conference is making availalbe to all churches concerning the Coronavirus and ways to be prepared.
Online Church- Online Giving
March 18, 2020 10:00 AM via ZOOM
Register to participate in the WEBINAR
Online Church- Going deeper with Licensing (licensing the worship music you play in church)
March 19, 2020 10:00 AM via ZOOM
Register to participate in the WEBINAR
Online Church - Telecommuting Technology for Small Groups
March 20, 2020 10:00 AM via ZOOM
Register to participate in the WEBINAR
Wash your hands
Corona Virus Video Statement from the Rio Texas Conference
Video Statement from the Conference Office
Special Announcement from the Rio Texas Conference
Grant Deadlines for New People New Places 2020
Click the INFO CENTER for more details on the New People New Places Grant
Important Deadline Dates:
April 17, 2020
July 31, 2020
November 6, 2020
2020 Clergy Appointments
Click HERE to see the newest appointment changes around the Rio Texas Conference.
Have you or your church received a new pastor?
Have you been assigned to a new church?
Click HERE for details on Appointment transitions.
Clergy Convocation *Date Change
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Licensing School for Local Pastors
Licensing School is scheduled for May 9-16, 2020 at Cathedral Oaks Worship and Retreat Center.
Books for Sale
Attention Crossroads District
Monday, September 16th, we had a working retreat at Cathedral Oaks led by the District Strategy team. There were several books recommended and available at a Book table
We have several of these books still available for sale at the District office!
CLICK HERE to view the books we have, details on prices, etc.
Scholarships Available
Looking for funds for school? The Rio Texas Annual Conference Board of Ordained Ministry strongly supports our seminary students and offers financial assistance whenever when funding becomes available. Scholarships and Book Expenses are awarded to qualified applicants once a year.
The Board of Ordained Ministry is currently offering $15,000 in Scholarships per academic year. Completing the application will qualify a student for the BoOM scholarship, the "Then Sings My Soul" scholarship and the Rio Texas Perkins Alumni scholarship (for Perkins students only).
CLICK HERE for more information and ways to apply.
The next deadline for July 10, 2020.
Scholarships for Book Expenses are also available at this time, with deadlines as follows:
Fall Semester: September 30
Candidacy Information
Click on the Info Center Tab for details on the Candidacy Process and Course of Study
Annual Conference 2020 & 2021
Save the date for Annual Conference 2020 and 2021
Wednesday, June 10- Saturday, June 13, 2020 at American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, TX
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Wednesday, June 9 - Saturday, June 12, 2021 at McAllen Convention Center in McAllen, TX.
Leadership Interest Survey
Click HERE to print the Leadership Interest Survey.
If you are interesting in serving on a District Committee such as Trustees, Building & Location, Disaster Response, Young People's Team and more, let us know by checking that box and sending in your form to the Crossroads District Office.
Mail: 5606 N. Navarro Ste. 200 C/D
Victoria, TX 77904
Email: gocrossroadsdistrict@gmail.com
Fax: 361-573-4392
Stop & Pray
“Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
~Matthew 18:19-20
*Let's take a moment each day to pray for the church, the Crossroads District, the Rio Texas Conference, and the United Methodist body as a whole.
Resources for Church Safety Policies
If your church is looking for clarification, policy and release form templates or other Safe Gatherings resources, click on the link below.
Editable Policy Template (Info Center tab)
The Rio Texas Conference website also has details on several in person and online trainings to complete your Safe Gatherings training as well as special webinars on specific topics like how you can choose the best policy your church.
