Listen for God’s calling when you come to career crossings:
“Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.” Jeremiah 6:16
"The magic of this (the wonder of God's guiding hand) is that the week before I would have turned down the job. It was less money (on the surface) than I had been seeking and it was a much further drive than I had thought I would be willing to make. But it had the secret ingredient I had just discovered in Crossroads; I needed -- HAD TO HAVE -- a sense of participating in something that was contributing to lives in a very positive way."
Trisha, Career Explorer
"It has been such a joy for me, as a pastor, to see lay leaders emerge and take ownership of this ministry... We have a solid and fully staffed team of leaders for all the facets of the ministry with more coming. It has also been so exciting to see the Explorers come every month. Overall, the response has been so positive and in so many ways. I could probably bore you with all kinds of stories but suffice to say, if we can ever be a reference to other churches that are considering starting this ministry at their church, we would love to be of service."
Mike, Church Pastor
Is this for you?
If you are at or approaching a crossroads in your career, the answer is YES!
You may be starting your career, seeking a job, changing careers or seeking God’s will. You may be mis-employed, unemployed or even super-employed and looking for more. You simply may be wondering what to do about your job situation.
In all these cases, we invite you to think of yourself as an explorer. Ready for adventure! Looking to the future! That doesn’t mean you will change jobs. But you might want to explore a little bit. You want to look before you actually considering leaping.
Wherever you are in the process, our prayer is that you hear God’s calling and follow Him, having been a good steward of this opportunity to explore direction through a crossroads in your career.
Who are we?
We are an all-volunteer ministry of members or regular attendees of the church who have walked through crossroads in our careers and have come together to help others. Our
purpose is:
Helping people at a crossroads in their careerto hear and follow God’s calling.
How much does our help cost?
Meetings offered by a Crossroads Career® Ministry in the church are free. There may be a nominal cost for materials.
You can get help with:
- Career Direction
- Resume Writing
- Networking for Jobs
- Interview Preparation
- Negotiating a Job Offer
- Using the Internet
- And more
How we can help:
Career Resources
Job Board to find jobs online, over 100 links to relevant career sites, dozens of articles, and our Career Explorer Course showing you six steps through your career crossroads.
Network Meetings
Some churches offer network meetings with career professionals and facilitated networking where you will get contacts, ideas and encouragement!
Small Groups
Churches may also offer facilitated small groups. These come in two types: groups working through the Career Explorer's Guide, and Christ-Centered Career Groups, which are more intensive and focus more on personal accountability and support.
Workshops and Individual Coaching
Many churches offer coaches or instructors who can help you work through the Career Explorer's Guide in a structured way