Why we do what we do
Our Mission
The “Crossroads at Panadero Ranch” is a Christ-centered non-profit organization designed to provide deserving children with the opportunity to experience the love of our Lord Jesus Christ through a quality outdoor experience. This quality experience will involve Christian mentoring, encouragement and presenting the Gospel to them, with the hope of glorifying Jesus Christ and enlarging our Father’s kingdom.
Our Vision Statement
- To share the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
“Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to the whole creation.” Mark 16:15b - To teach youth to love God first and be unselfish to others. The Act of Humility.
“He must become greater; I must become less.” John 3:30 - To provide Christian mentoring and direction on being Godly leaders and men of integrity.
“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 - To teach youth to learn to listen, obey, gain knowledge and wisdom
“For the Lord gives wisdom, from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” Proverbs 2:6 - To teach young men about making right decisions.
“Be very careful, then, how you live- not as unwise but as wise.” Ephesians 5:15 - To teach youth about the love of the outdoors and God’s creation. Genesis 1
Statement of Faith
- The Bible is the Word of God, fully inspired and without error in the original manuscript, written by men under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. 2 Timothy 3:16
- There is one true, good and living God who exists in three(3) persons: God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. 1 John 5:7
- God created all things visible and invisible for the manifestation of the glory of his eternal power, wisdom & goodness. John 1: 3
- Man was created in the image of God without sin. Genesis 1: 2:7
- Salvation and redemption come only through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. John 14:6
- The Holy Spirit empowers believers with certain gifts. 1 Cor. 12: 7-11
- Heaven and Hell are real places. John 14:1-6, Rev. 20:11-15
- We believe in the personal and visible return of the Lord Jesus Christ to earth and the establishment of His Kingdom. John 14:3, Matt. 16:27