What We Believe
Explore some of what we as a Church believe about many topics related to church culture.
Core Beliefs
God
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
The Father
He is all-powerful, all-knowing, all-loving, and all-wise. He reigns with providential care over the universe, and the flow of human history goes according to His purposes and plan.
The Son (Jesus)
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus has eternally existed and became a man at His incarnation. He lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He bodily arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
The Holy Spirit
He is the third person of the Trinity. He guides men into all truth, exalts Christ, convicts of sin, righteousness, and judgment, cultivates Christian character, comforts believers, bestows spiritual gifts by which believers serve God, and seals the believer unto the day of final redemption. His presence in the lives of believers is the assurance of God to bring us into the fullness of the stature of Christ.
Scripture
The Bible is God’s Word to us. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it has salvation for its end and is truth without any mixture of error.
Human Beings
Human beings are made in the image of God. Although God designed us to have fellowship with Him, we became alienated from God through disobedience. As a result, all human beings are born with a sinful nature and choose to sin against God. We are incapable of regaining the right relationship with God through our own efforts.
Salvation
Salvation is God’s free gift to us, but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith, we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one received Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
And we are eternally secure.
And we are eternally secure.
The Church
A New Testament church of the Lord Jesus Christ is a local body of baptized believers who are associated by their common faith and fellowship with Jesus. A local church is to observe the two ordinances: (1) baptism and (2) the Lord’s Supper. The church should exercise its God-given gifts and extend the gospel to the ends of the earth. The church is an autonomous body serving under the Lordship of Christ. All members are equally responsible as they serve with the scriptural officers of the church, the pastors, elders, and deacons.
Giving
We believe in giving the tithe – ten percent of our gross income (not net income) – as the biblical standard of giving. The tithe is to be given as an undesignated offering to the “storehouse” ministry of a local church. According to the Scriptures, we are to give cheerfully, regularly, systematically, proportionately, and liberally for the advancement of the Redeemer’s cause on earth.
Unity
To live in harmony with other believers is clearly the teaching of the New Testament. It is the responsibility of each believer to endeavor to live in fellowship with each member of the congregation. It is further the responsibility of each member to bring all gossiping and backbiting to an end.
Mission and Vision
Love God. Love Others. Change the World.
The Mission
The mission of Crossover Community Church is the same mission Jesus gave his followers: Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
The Vision
In accomplishing the mission, the vision of Crossover Community Church is to Love God, Love Others, and to Change the World; we accomplish this by observing core values derived directly from scripture
LOVE GOD.
WORSHIP
Above all, we love and live for the glory of God.
Mark 12:30
Romans 12:1
Mark 12:30
Romans 12:1
PRAY
We grow in relationship with God through talking and listening to Him.
Philippians 4:6
1 John 5:14-15
Philippians 4:6
1 John 5:14-15
GIVE
We surrender all we have been given to accomplish God’s purposes in and through us.
Psalm 25:1
Luke 6:38
Psalm 25:1
Luke 6:38
LOVE OTHERS.
CONNECT
We embrace God’s heart when we seek to know others.
Hebrews 10:25, Acts 2:44,
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Hebrews 10:25, Acts 2:44,
1 Thessalonians 5:11
VALUE
We believe and strive to show that all people are important to God.
Romans 12:9-10
Matthew 25:45
Romans 12:9-10
Matthew 25:45
COMMUNITY
We are committed to growing in Jesus Christ together.
Acts 2:46-47
Hebrews 10:24
Acts 2:46-47
Hebrews 10:24
CHANGE THE WORLD.
SERVE
We use our God-given abilities to advance His kingdom.
Romans 12:4-6, John 12:26
Mark 10:45
Romans 12:4-6, John 12:26
Mark 10:45
SHARE
We tell others about the hope we have in Christ.
1 Peter 3:15
Romans 10:14
1 Peter 3:15
Romans 10:14
SEND
We faithfully go to take the good news to all people.
Romans 10:15
Acts 1:8
Romans 10:15
Acts 1:8
Leadership
Staff & Leadership
Rick Deitz
Tana Henault
Pam Jones
Thom Stout
Head of Security
Leader of Women's Ministry
Leader of Prayer Ministry
Leader of Men's Ministry
Terry Spencer
Co-leader of Senior Ministry
Judy Steelman
Co-leader of Senior Ministry
Bette Taylor
Co-leader of Senior Ministry