WHAT WE BELIEVE

Our foundation for how we live, love, and lead.

These core doctrines shape our understanding of who God is and who we are. 

Core Beliefs

These core doctrines define who God is and who we are—grounding us in truth, guiding us in grace, and centering us on the gospel.

There’s one God—infinitely perfect and existing forever as three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

  

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He lived a perfect, sinless life and gave Himself as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins by dying on the cross. But He didn’t stay in the grave—three days later, He rose from the dead, proving His power over sin and death! Now, He’s at the right hand of God, and one day, He’ll return to bring His kingdom, filled with righteousness and peace.

  

The Holy Spirit is God’s presence with us—guiding, teaching, and giving us the power to live out our faith. He lives within us, helping us see the truth about sin, righteousness, and judgement, and leading us closer to God every step of the way.

  

The Old and New Testaments are God’s inspired and inerrant (truth without error) Word, completely trustworthy in its original form. It reveals His plan for our salvation and serves as the ultimate guide for our faith and how we live it out.

 

God originally created us in His image, but when humanity chose disobedience, sin entered the world, bringing both physical and spiritual death. Because of this, we’re all born with a sinful nature and separated from God. But the good news is that through Jesus’ sacrifice, we can be saved and restored to Him. For those who reject Him, the reality is eternal separation from God, but for those who believe, there’s the promise of everlasting joy in His presence.

  

Salvation is available to everyone through Jesus Christ. When we put our faith in Him, we’re born again through the Holy Spirit, becoming God’s children and receiving the incredible gift of eternal life.

 

It’s God’s will for every believer to be filled with the Holy Spirit—set apart from sin and growing to be more like Him in every part of life. His power is what transforms us and without it, we miss out on the fullness of life He has for us.

 

The big “C” Church is made up of everyone who believes in Jesus, is saved through His sacrifice, and is born again through the Holy Spirit. As the Head of His Church, Jesus gives us a mission to go into the world and share the good news with others.

 

Heaven and Hell are real, and everyone will spend eternity in one of these places. One day, everyone—both the just and unjust—will be raised to life again. Those who trust in Jesus will experience eternal life with HIm, while those who reject HIm will face eternal judgement.

 

Healing is still possible today because of what Jesus has done for us. That’s why we believe in praying for the sick and anointing them with oil, just as the Bible teaches.

 

We’re called to defend, protect, and value all human life. Life is sacred. Every person is created by God in His image and has incredible worth and purpose—no matter their age, abilities, or stage of life. From conception to natural death, every life matters to Him and should matter to us too.

 

Marriage is a sacred and beautiful union between one man and one woman, designed by God to reflect Christ’s unending love for His Church. It’s meant to be a lifelong, faithful commitment. Husbands are called to love their wives the way Christ loves the Church, and wives are encouraged to respect and honor their husbands just as the Church does Christ.

 

God creates each person as male or female. These two distinct, complementary genders reflect the image and nature of God. Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within the person. The proper place for sexual relations is only within the context of God’s intended design of marriage. Any form of sexual immorality is sinful and contrary to the will of God.

 

Jesus is coming back soon! His return will be personal, visible, and will happen before a new millennium begins. This incredible truth is a reminder to live faithfully and serve wholeheartedly as we wait for His arrival.

 

 

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OUR VISION STATEMENT

Lead people to discover, develop, and display full devotion to Jesus Christ.

Our Vision & Values

Everything starts with Jesus—and everything we do is about helping people discover, develop, and display full devotion to Him. That’s our vision.  And vision needs action. That’s where our 12 core values—our DNA—come in. They shape who we are, guide our choices, and give Crosstown its unique vibe. If vision is the compass, our DNA is the map showing us how to get where God’s calling us to go.

Discover

Discover a relationship with Jesus through an inspiring worship service, filled with biblical messages that are relevant to everyday life

Develop

Develop meaningful relationships through small groups that will challenge you to grow in faith and find the support you need to get through anything.

Display

Display your faith to the community by getting involved in outreaches and ministries of the local church.

Discover

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God Is <br>The Goal

God Is
The Goal

There is no greater pursuit in life than knowing God.

Prayer Is <br>A Priority

Prayer Is
A Priority

Apart from Jesus we can do nothing of eternal value.

Saved People, <br>Serve People

Saved People,
Serve People

There is no greater pursuit in life than knowing God.

Found People,<br>Find People

Found People,
Find People

Apart from Jesus we can do nothing of eternal value.

Develop

A Church Of <br>Small Groups

A Church Of
Small Groups

We will care for and prompt people to grow through small groups.

Generous With <br>God's Resources

Generous With
God's Resources

We will sacrificially give to the work of God in our communities.

Followers <br>Not Fans

Followers
Not Fans

We will deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Jesus.

Passionate About <br>God's Word

Passionate About
God's Word

We will seek to know and obey God by always reading the Bible.

Display

Playing It Safe <br>Is Risky

Playing It Safe
Is Risky

We will be faithful and willing to do whatever, whenever, wherever God calls us. 

Never Too Early, <br>Never Too Late

Never Too Early,
Never Too Late

You’re never too young or old to be who God created you to be. 

Think Inside <br>The Box

Think Inside
The Box

We will embrace our limitations to inspire our greatest creativity and innovation.

Go The <br>Extra Mile

Go The
Extra Mile

We believe in doing our best when we do something in the name of Christ. 

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