Annual Summer Bible Series

Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
June–August

MOTIVATE – 08

A "motive" is a factor inducing a person to act in a particular way. "Motivation" is the reason or reasons behind one's actions or behavior; enthusiasm. "Motivate" is to provide with a motive for doing something.

Spencer Johnson, author of Who Moved My Cheese? states he "believes research may one day show that the only long-lasting motivation will come ... in the form of God, spirituality, or something else that causes them to 'rise to a higher purpose.'"

So, what motivates you? Are you motivated? — For what? To accomplish what?

The 20th Annual Summer Bible Series at CrossRoads
Fellowship host incredibly gifted communicators who will inspire, instruct and motivate through the absolute source of truth, the Bible. The ultimate motivators according to the Scriptures are faith, hope and love. You are invited to experience deeper spirituality and life-truths that will help you 'rise to a higher purpose’ and experience your best life now! Join us on Wednesdays throughout the summer at 7 pm beginning June 4 at the CrossRoads of Hwy. 191 and Billy Hext Blvd.

	June 4 - NEAL JEFFREY Neal Jeffrey ministers to over 4,000 people in the Married Adult Division at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas. A former NFL San Diego Charger, Neal has spoken at teacher in-services, family, men’s and youth retreats, revivals, youth camps, and athletic banquets, as well as other venues. He has done chapels for many national and collegiate football teams. Neal's message will be a great way to "kick off" Summer Bible Series 2008!
	June 11 – Dr. Charles Lowery Zig Ziglar describes Dr. Lowery perfectly, "Charles is a talented psychologist who gives practical, humorous, down-to-earth approaches to business communication, understanding relationships, and life." His diverse background is the explanation for his excellent ability to impart truth on many levels to his listeners. Dr. Lowery's professional experience includes private practice, college professor, management consultant, and corporate motivator. Come and see why he is a perennial favorite!
	June 18 – TBA Mark Hoover is a straightforward communicator who is known for making the truth of God's Word understandable for everyone through compelling and creative teaching methods. He has served NewSpring Church in Wichita, Kansas for over 20 years as Senior Pastor leading it during times of transition and explosive growth. Mark is also seen on NewSpring's weekly television broadcast which airs throughout the region.
	June 25 – Linn Winters In 1995 after serving in youth ministry for 17 years, Linn Winters felt God leading him to start a church – a place where the Bible would be taught without compromise but in a way that made a difference on Monday. In April of '95, he began a Bible study in an apartment clubhouse that has grown to be what Cornerstone is today. Linn is the founder of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in Chandler, Arizona – one of the fastest growing churches in America. Cornerstone has grown from a Bible study to over 5,000 people in 12 years.
	July 9 – Stewart McWilliams After completing his undergraduate degree, Stewart McWilliams moved to West Texas and began his ministry career at our old location in downtown Odessa. While there, he met and married his wife, Kristi. In 1998, Stewart moved his family to Colorado Springs to help start Fellowship of the Rockies. The church is located in the least churched section of the city, with only a handful of churches serving over 50,000 people. In just over 10 years, it has grown from a few families to over 600 in attendance.
	July 16 – Dr. Ralph Douglas West When Dr. West held the first meeting of Brookhollow Baptist at his home in 1987, the Church consisted of thirty-two members. Today, The Church Without Walls includes two locations on eighty acres of land and embraces about 150,000 square feet of space on 80 acres in two locations and embraces 14,000 members. Pastor West leads/preaches five weekend services and two mid-week services with over 9,000 in attendance. He can be heard weekly on The Encouragement Ministry of TCWW's national and international broadcasts. We recognize God’s touch on his ministry and look forward to his visit to Crossroads Fellowship.
	July 23 – Robert Emmitt With a mission to reach, teach, and help people in Jesus' name, Pastor Robert Emmitt and 100 believers met in a small meeting room in San Antonio in 1990. As a result, Community Bible Church was born. CBC now welcomes 11,000 worshippers each weekend, has established 10 satellite locations, sponsors hundreds of small groups, and supports ministry initiatives across the globe. Robert is living life to the fullest, and his experiences include skydiving, construction, 18-wheelers and race cars, and even a jaunt as a rodeo clown.
	July 30 – Dr. Michael C. Catt Michael Catt has been senior pastor of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia, since 1989. Since that time, more than 5,000 people have joined in a community with a declining population and high rate of job transfers. He is the author of several books and has served in various national church leadership positions. Michael served as Executive Producer of Flywheel, Facing the Giants, and Sherwood Pictures' latest film, Fireproof, set for release in the fall of 2008.
	August 6 – Dr. Harold Ivan Smith Harold Ivan Smith is a grief specialist on the teaching faculties of Saint Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, and the American Academy of Bereavement. He has worked to help believers understand and compassionately respond to grievers. Harold Ivan is a storyteller who learned from two master story spinners – his grandfathers. Many of his stories relate to the presidents and first ladies. The author of dozens of books, he is currently investing time mentoring would-be authors.
	August 13 – Troy Gramling Troy Gramling is the lead pastor at Flamingo Road Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Over the last four years, he has led his church through a transition in leadership and into a new facility as the church has grown to a weekly attendance of 7,800. Troy excels in leadership development and is well-known for his extreme creativity in designing unexpected worship experiences. Troy's vision is fueled by his passion and his burden to partner with his community so that they can reach their God potential and influence their world.
	August 20 – Michael Franzese Just a few years ago, Michael Franzese was "one of the biggest money earners the mob had seen since Al Capone." His autobiography, Blood Covenant, tells his story from the early days in the mob and rise to power through his Damascus Road experience that changed his life forever and led him to do the unthinkable, the unexpected, and by some, the unbelievable - quit the mob and follow Jesus. The story of his conversion is a testament of God's willingness to reach into the heart of any man regardless of their past or the present condition of their lives.