CROSSOVER Preparation and Formation Part 2

The CROSSOVER Teacher
1. Must be extremely familiar with the CROSSOVER type of ministry and material. Study and
prepare "yourself".
2. Do not "preach" or "lecture"; session must allow attendees to walk through their encounter,  inner healing, deliverance, etc.
3. Stay mindful of the time and stay within the allotted time as much as possible.
4. Know that you cannot teach everything about the subject in the 20--30 minutes time frame.
5. Direct Helpers as needed during the session and ministry time.
6. During ministry, insure that everyone is ministered to appropriately and individually. It is not
necessary to conduct ministry in "altar call" style. Attendees are usually asked to kneel and
pray where they are seated.

The Ministry Helpers
1. Be in an attitude of prayer and intercession for the attendees during the CROSSOVER.
2. Seek unity and teamwork with the other Team members, having a humble spirit and a servant
heart, always preferring one another.
3. Helpers are to follow direction of the Teacher during the CROSSOVER sessions. Teams are
sometimes formed to facilitate ministry to everyone; cannot be an spectator but a participator.
4. Must be committed to attend the entire CROSSOVER -- from the Team Preparation to Team DeBrief.
5. For first time helpers, their LIFEGROUP Leader must also be at the CROSSOVER WEEKEND and will be responsible for the first time helper.
6. If you are housing with the attendees, be ready:
- to minister to their needs
- to enforce curfew hours
- to maintain order in the facilities

The CROSSOVER Coordinator:
1. Work closely with the Leader/s of the CROSSOVER to:
- Define the CROSSOVER schedule
- Determine CROSSOVER materials (i.e. handouts, booklets) needed
- Identify any Special equipment needed
- Set-up schedule for Team meetings, CROSSROADS and CROSSLIFE STUDIES,
2. Coordinate activities from initial Team meetings, CROSSROADS to CROSSLIFE STUDIES.
3. Insure that all required materials and equipment are prepared and brought to the CROSSOVER WEEKEND site in advance prior to start of CROSSOVER.
(Please refer to the CROSSOVER Materials and Equipment Checklist).
4. Provide the Teachers their teaching materials (notes, tapes).
5. Assemble a team to register people at the church/es before and after scheduled regular services.
6. Update Excel database with information on the attendees of the CROSSOVER.
7. Prepare and distribute reminders for CROSSROADS and CROSSLIFE meetings.
8. Send reminders for preparation meetings to the CROSSOVER Team.
9. Make arrangements and submit all requirements to the FACILITY, CAMP or HOTEL VENUE  Director:
- final contract
- down payment
- payment of final balance due to the VENUE used
- liability insurance
10. Submit to the Accounting Department all monies received and all CROSSOVER expenses incurred for reimbursement.
11. Arrange/set-up all meetings: Team preparation meetings, CROSSROADS, CROSSLIFE STUDIES
12. Assemble and assign teams for the various tasks and responsibilities at the VENUE (i.e., setup,
registration, serve at mealtimes, loading and unloading of materials and equipment.

The MEDIA and Sound System Technicians:
1. Set-up and tear-down of MEDIA, sound systems for the men and women meetings which includes:
- microphones for speaker
- microphones for praise & worship team
- multi media gadgets and more
- cd and audio tape player/recorder
- audio recording for all the CROSSOVER sessions
- speakers
2. Insure that all of the required equipment are brought to the VENUE.
3. Make sure to document sessions and event then give to the CROSSOVER COORDINATOR.
4.  Work closely with Teachers and Praise & Worship team to insure proper volume during the
CROSSOVER sessions and for the recording (as needed).

All Team Members
1. Prepare to serve unconditionally.
2. Always promote and preserve unity in the Team.
3. Be present and prompt at all meetings and sessions: team meetings, prayer meetings, CROSSROADS and CROSSLIFE STUDIES.  Be the example.
4. Spend time with attendees during breaks and mealtimes; help with any questions or need.
5. Avoid counseling sessions. However, be considerate and a good listener and considerate
when attendees share their personal feelings and experiences.
6. Know the schedule for the CROSSROADS, the CROSSOVER and the CROSSLIFE STUDIES.
7. Encourage attendees to be at all the CROSSOVER sessions, including the CROSSROADS and
CROSSLIFE STUDIES (CrossROADS are done via ONE on ONE; while the CrossLIFE is done through their LIFEGROUP system)

CROSSOVER Preparation and Formation PART 1

CREATING GREAT EXPERIENCES 
through the 
HisLife CrossOver Weekends

 Psalm 133”How good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell together in unity!
….For there the Lord commands His blessing.”
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The level of spiritual impact of a CROSSOVER Weekend on the participants will be greatly influenced by the prayers, preparation and the heart attitude of those who have submitted themselves as Teachers and and Ministry Team members to lead and serve in the CROSSOVER.

The CROSSOVER Team should make sure that their hearts are pure before God and that there are no
unresolved issues in their lives or at home that may hinder the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
The Team also needs to be in tune with the Holy Spirit and His direction at all times.
To insure this, the Team must pray and fast during the week before the CROSSOVER for the CROSSOVER WEEKEND and the Team.

The CROSSOVER Team is composed of the Leader, the Coordinator and all the Teachers and
Ministry Helpers (Praise & Worship team, sound system technicians, registration, etc.).
The Team Members are qualified by their LIFE GROUP Leaders to lead and serve in the CROSSOVERS.

CROSSOVER WEEKENDS starts from the first Team Meeting, to the CROSSROADS Discipleship Follow up till the inclusion of the CROSSLIFE Studies.

Qualifications for CROSSOVER WEEKEND Leader:
1. Must be a LEAD GROUP LEADER of LifeGROUP Leaders.
2. Recommended by his/her Lead Group Leader.
3. Has taught (at least 3 times) in previous CROSSOVERS.
4. Approved by a HIS LIFE PASTOR.

Qualifications for CROSSOVER Teacher:
1. Must be a LIFEGROUP Leader who has embraced the HIS LIFE VISION of DISCIPLESHIP and is in loving submission to the Leadership of HIS LIFE MINISTRIES.
2. Assisted (at least twice) in previous CROSSOVERS.
3. Have thorough understanding of the CROSSOVER’S purpose, goals and teaching materials
4. Recommended by his/her LIFE GROUP LEADER.
5. Approved and/or Recommended by a HIS LIFE PASTOR.

Qualifications for Ministry Helpers/Team Members:
1. Committed and faithful member of a LIFEGROUP (at least 6 months)
2. Familiarity with the flow and ministry of the CROSSOVER.
3. Has a good grasp of what is a CROSSROADS, CROSSOVER, CROSSLIFE course is all about.
4. Recommended by his/her LIFE GROUP LEADER
5. Approved by a HIS LIFE PASTOR.

CROSSROADS GUIDELINES

The CROSSROADS Leader
There should be a Leader for the Men and a Leader for the Women at the CROSSOVER WEEKEND The Men's and Women's Leader work closely together and share the leadership responsibility for the
CROSSOVER.  Ideally, one of these should be agreed upon as the "go to" Leader to resolve issues for the entire CROSSOVER.  The Leader is the spiritual guide of the Team before, during and after the CROSSOVER – from preparation to CROSSROADS.
The Leader’s responsibilities include:
1. Work closely with the CROSSOVER Coordinator in the preparation, conduct, conclusion and
evaluation of the CROSSOVER (from Team preparation to CROSSROADS to CROSSOVER to CROSSLIFE).
2. Promote and preserve unity and teamwork.
3. Conduct the CROSSROADS and CROSSLIFE follow up and studies  Remember we are establishing a quality disciple of Jesus Christ.
4. Select and assign Teachers and the CROSSOVER Coordinator.
5. Select and qualify the Team members.
6. Lead, encourage and guide the Team in prayer, fasting and spiritual warfare for the
CROSSOVER.
7. Plan for having one Ministry Helper for every 3 to 4 participants.
8. Teach one or more of the CROSSOVER sessions.
9. Promote well the CROSSOVER weekend very clearly via LIFEGROUPS, LEADGROUPS and SITES visitations and announcements.
- Welcome the attendees
- Make sure every attendee is registered
- Introduce the CROSSOVER Director
- Give an overview of the CROSSOVER Weekend and schedule
- Housekeeping (curfew, noise, emergency, etc…)
- Remind attendees of the purpose of the CROSSOVER
- Remind attendees that they are here to receive and therefore need not minister to
anybody
- Together with the Team, guarantee all attendees absolute confidentiality of any
personal information shared during the CROSSOVER.
10. During the CROSSOVER:
- Gather Team for prayer before start of the CROSSOVER on each day or on that 1 day version
- Make necessary announcements during break times and/or mealtimes.
- Respond to questions from attendees, CROSSOVER Team, camp personnel
11. Close the CROSSOVER weekend after the last session of that day or days.
- Insure that all attendees who are not in LIFEGROUPS are identified and consolidated
- Insure that testimony sheets are distributed to the participants
- Remind participants to finish the course via CROSSLIFE STUDIES (after the CROSSOVER)
12. Evaluate the overall CROSSOVER and Team performance.

Each MEMBER of the TEAM is IMPORTANT!
T – otal Unity Mover
E – ncourager to One Another
A – ctive Participant
M – inisters to the needs of all

adapted from JUBILEE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, USA @2003