Worship. We were created by God to worship. Worship is standing in awe of our holy God and bowing before the King. Through individual, family and corporate worship one is renewed. We must, as Christ’s church, be honest about our sin and constantly be reminded about the transformation that takes place through the grace of God whom we worship in spirit and truth.
Community. “Christianity means community through Jesus Christ and in Jesus Christ. First, a Christian needs others because of Jesus Christ. Second, a Christian comes to others only through Jesus Christ. Third, in Jesus Christ we have been chosen from eternity, accepted in time, and united for eternity.” (Bonhoeffer) We are not our own. Christ’s people need one another. Real relationships take time, and we aim to build these relationships upon Christ our sure foundation.
Shepherding. We emulate our Good Shepherd. In keeping with Colossians we seek to “present every man and woman complete (mature) in Christ”. We understand that we are pilgrims on the journey of sanctification. Along the way we bear one another’s burdens and encourage each to carry their cross daily. No one is left alone.
Mercy & Missional. We are merciful because Christ first gave us, sinners, his mercy. We seek to meet the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of those in our community. We hope to have corporate outreach in our city and beyond and individual outreach among our neighbors, friends, and coworkers.
We won’t do this perfectly, but our hope lies not in ourselves but in the One who has gone before us...
We encapsulate these four ideas with the following statement:
Church of the Cross exists as a Community
Created & sustained by God’s Word
Renewed through Worship
Nurtured through Fellowship
Equipped through Shepherding
Extended through Cultural Engagement.
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