Mission and Vision
Our mission statement is: "Developing true Disciples, reaching the community, and pointing people to God."
We do this through three "orientations" - Inward, Outward, and Upward.
INWARD:
Developing true disciples through robust teaching, authentic and powerful worship, supportive community, and diligent service.
OUTWARD:
Reaching the community by meeting the needs of the poor and the marginalized and creating a safe space for outsiders.
UPWARD:
Pointing people to God through the love of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit.
Our mission statement is: "Developing true Disciples, reaching the community, and pointing people to God."
We do this through three "orientations" - Inward, Outward, and Upward.
INWARD:
Developing true disciples through robust teaching, authentic and powerful worship, supportive community, and diligent service.
- Digging deeply into Scripture through open and grace-filled dialogue.
- Transforming worship from a worship "service" to a worship "experience," utilizing people's gifts and creativity.
- Creating environments where people can engage each other on a deeper level that goes beyond superficial conversations.
- Opening opportunities for all people to serve where they are gifted and passionate.
OUTWARD:
Reaching the community by meeting the needs of the poor and the marginalized and creating a safe space for outsiders.
- Prioritizing benevolence with healthy guidelines, seeking to help but not enable destructive behaviors.
- Physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual safety for those who have been hurt, rejected, or ignored by society or even the church.
UPWARD:
Pointing people to God through the love of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Not taking credit for successes but recognizing that only God has the power to transform hearts, minds, and lives.
- Admitting that our goal is to let the Spirit of God lead the mission as we seek to follow or get out of the way.
Ministers
Josh Yaeger - Lead Minister
Josh Yaeger came back to 4th & College in August of 2020. He previously worked here from 2004 to 2014 as the youth minister for eight years and then the preaching minister for two years. After a six-year hiatus in Texas and New Mexico, he has come back to Cordell, and the 4th & College Church of Christ. He has a bachelors degree and a masters degree from Oklahoma Christian University. Josh married Jennifer, the love of his life on May 1, 2004 and they have two wonderful children, Bryton (born in 2009) and Elliana (born in 2011). Most weeks, Josh preaches, but his greatest passion is in discipleship and evangelism and he loves to see the Spirit empowered gospel at work in the lives of people. On the side he enjoys cycling, weight-lifting, hunting, fishing, and the Denver Broncos.
Josh Yaeger came back to 4th & College in August of 2020. He previously worked here from 2004 to 2014 as the youth minister for eight years and then the preaching minister for two years. After a six-year hiatus in Texas and New Mexico, he has come back to Cordell, and the 4th & College Church of Christ. He has a bachelors degree and a masters degree from Oklahoma Christian University. Josh married Jennifer, the love of his life on May 1, 2004 and they have two wonderful children, Bryton (born in 2009) and Elliana (born in 2011). Most weeks, Josh preaches, but his greatest passion is in discipleship and evangelism and he loves to see the Spirit empowered gospel at work in the lives of people. On the side he enjoys cycling, weight-lifting, hunting, fishing, and the Denver Broncos.
Josh Croslin - Youth Minister
Josh is a native of Cordell, and grew up attending 4th & College. He has been on staff since May 2019, first as an intern, then as a full-time minister. He is currently working on his Bachelor's from Sunset International Bible Institute. He and his wife Ashleigh have one child, Joshua Jr., who was born January 2020. He loves our students and is passionate about their spiritual growth. Josh enjoys watching the NFL, and is a huge Tennessee Titans fan.
Josh is a native of Cordell, and grew up attending 4th & College. He has been on staff since May 2019, first as an intern, then as a full-time minister. He is currently working on his Bachelor's from Sunset International Bible Institute. He and his wife Ashleigh have one child, Joshua Jr., who was born January 2020. He loves our students and is passionate about their spiritual growth. Josh enjoys watching the NFL, and is a huge Tennessee Titans fan.
Jen Yaeger - Children's Minister
Jen, as you have probably already guessed, is married to Josh Yaeger. She joined the staff along with her husband in August of 2020. She holds a Bachelors degree in Physical Education from Oklahoma Christian University. She has been serving in unpaid children's ministry for many years and is excited to start this new chapter in her life as a part-time children's minister here at 4th & College. She loves spending time with friends, reading books, and doing Zumba. |
Board of Directors:
Keith Hubbard
David Jones
Monty Proffitt
Keith Hubbard
David Jones
Monty Proffitt
Staff
Stephanie Wess - Secretary
Gingie Quail - Custodian