Statement of Faith
Crossroads Church
The Scriptures
We believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament to be the verbally inspired word of God, the final authority for faith and life, inerrant in the original writings, infallible and God-breathed ( 2 Tim. 3:16, 17 ; 2 Peter 1:20, 21; Matt. 5:18; John 16:12, 13). The Godhead
We believe in one Triune God, eternally existing in three per
sons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; co-eternal in being, co-eternal in nature, co-equal in power and glory, having the same attributes and perfections (Deut. 6:4; 2 Cor. 13:14)
The Person and Work of Christ
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, became man without ceasing to be god, having been conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary, in order that He might reveal God and redeem sinful man (John 1:1, 2, 14; Luke 1:35). We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ accomplished our redemption through His life and by his death on the cross as a representative, vicarious, substitutionary sacrifice, and that our justification is made sure by His literal, physical resurrection from the dead (Romans 3:24; 1 Peter 2:24; Eph 1:7; 1 Peter 1:3-5). We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven and is now exalted at the right hand of God, where, as our High Priest, he fulfills the ministry as a Representative, Intercessor, and Advocate (Acts 1:9, 10; Heb. 7:25, 9:24; Rom. 8:34; 1 John 2:1-2). The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit is a person who convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment; and that He is the Supernatural Agent in regeneration, baptizing all believers into the body of Christ, indwelling and sealing them unto the day of redemption ( John 16:8-11; 2 Cor. 3:6 ;1 Cor. 12:12-14; Rom. 8:9; Eph. 5:18)
The Total Depravity of Man
We believe that man was created in the image and likeness of God, but that Adam's sin the race fell, inherited a sinful nature, and became alienated from God; man is totally depraved, and of himself utterly unable to remedy his lost condition (Gen. 1:26, 27; Rom. 3:22,23, 5:12; Eph. 2:1-3, 12). Salvation
We believe that salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins (Eph. 1:7, 2:8-10; John 1:12; 1 Peter 1:18,19). Eternal Security and Assurance of Believers
We believe that all the redeemed are kept by God's power and are thus secure in Christ forever (John 6:37-40, 10:27-30; Rom. 8:1, 38, 39; 1 Cor. 1:4-8; 1 Peter 1:5). We believe that it is the privilege of believers to rejoice in the assurance of their salvation through the testimony of God's Word which clearly forbids the use of Christian liberty as an occasion to the flesh (Rom. 13:13, 14; Gal. 5:14; Titus 2:11-15). The Ministry and Spiritual Gifts
We believe that God is sovereign in the bestowing of spiritual gifts. It is, however, the believer's responsibility to attempt to develop their sovereignly given spiritual gift(s). The baptism of the Holy spirit occurs at conversion and is the placing of the believer into the Body of Christ. We also believe that particular spiritual gift(s) are neither essential, nor do the prove the presence of the Holy Spirit, or are an indication of deep spiritual experience (1.Cor 12:7,11,13; Eph. 4:7,8). We believe that God does hear and answer the prayer of faith, in accordance with His own will, for the sick and afflicted (John 15:7; 1 John 5:14, 15). We believe that it is the privilege and responsibility of every believer to minister according to the gift(s) and grace that is given to him (Rom. 12:1-8; 1 Cor.13; 1 Peter 4:10-11). The Church
We believe that the church, which is the body and espoused bride of Christ, is a spiritual organism made up of all born-again persons (Eph. 1:22, 23; 5:25-27; 1 Cor. 12:12-14; 2 Cor. 11:2). We believe that the establishment and continuance of local churches is clearly taught and defined in the New Testament Scriptures (Acts14:27, 18:22, 20:17; 1 Tim. 3:1-3; Titus 1:5-11). We believe in the autonomy of the local churches, free of any external authority and control (Acts 13:1-4; 15:19-31, 20:28; Rom. 16:1, 4; 1 Cor. 3:9, 16: 5:4-7, 13; 1 Peter 5:1-4). We recognize a continuance of covenant and incorporate infant baptism and believer's baptism and the Lord Supper as scriptural means of testimony for the church
(Matt.28:19, 20; Acts 2:41, 42; 18:8; 1 Cor. 11:23-26). The End Times
We believe in the literal return of Jesus Christ to establish His Kingdom forever. Confessional
Crossroads Church is informed by the historic orthodox creeds and confessions of the church, such confessions and creeds that are taught are the Westminster Confession of Faith, London Baptist Confession of Faith, Apostle’s creed, Nicene Creed, and the great Five Solas of the Reformation. Mission Statement (Our values)
Crossroads Church
Crossroads Church exists to bring glory to God in making disciples through Gospel-centered worship, service, and community. The mission of God and the Church
The mission of God is that his Glory fills the earth as waters cover the sea. The best way to reveal this glory is through the message of the Gospel of his Son. The Gospel is the good news that Christ Jesus has quenched the wrath of God by dying as a substitute on our behalf. He has fulfilled the perfect law of God's righteous standard. By faith in Christ, his righteousness is imputed to us. We are made a new creation in Christ Jesus and subsequently walk in a new life by the Holy Spirit. Through the Gospel of Christ, the mercy, forgiveness, justice and love of God is fully seen. The church exists to glorify God by making disciples through the Gospel of Christ. Since the mission of the church and God's mission are connected, the church must be oriented around Glorifying God through the Gospel. Crossroads Mission
As part of the Church, Crossroad's mission is to bring glory to God in making disciples through Gospel-centered worship, Gospel-centered services and Gospel-centered community. We are Gospel-centered because the Gospel of Christ is the heart of his revelation to us and the substance of his redemptive plan for mankind. The church never graduates from the Gospel; the Gospel is the power of God unto salvation from the beginning to the end of the Church's life. What is a disciple? A disciple is a person who has been reconciled through the Gospel through the new birth and is subsequently growing in grace and love for God and others. Gospel-centered worship
Gospel-centered worship is understanding the Gospel and its impact upon every area of our life and responding in love. This is nurtured through church services and small groups. The services feature preaching, teaching, singing, praying, baptism and communion that are centered around the Gospel. Worship is assigning value or priority. We express worship in every facet of life with our words, time investments, and actions. We choose the object of our worship. Either we worship God or his creation by where we assign our values and priorities. Our goal is to worship God with every area of our life and not confine worship to a time and place. Gospel-centered service
Gospel-centered services is a response to the Gospel; and as the Gospel transforms us, we begin to look outwardly instead of inwardly. Our faith finds expression through works of righteousness. We serve our community from a principle of love and gratitude. Gospel-centered community
God created personal relationship with him through his son, but also created us to live in community. Gospel-centered community is a fellowship of believers that is characterized by self-sacrificing love, kindness, humbleness, and meekness toward each other. These acts of love is accomplished by responding to Christ's love in the Gospel. This love is our motive and power. Gospel-centered community is also characterized by turning away from a culture of slack, sin, and selfishness. Everything is truly done to the glory of God through Christ. Vision for Crossroads Church
Crossroads Church exists to bring glory to God in making disciples through Gospel-centered worship, service, and community. Making Disciples: Evangelism
We envision making disciples by creating a dynamic, relevant, worship service where Christ is glorified and the Gospel is presented clearly to adults and children alike. We envision making disciples through relationship, and small group settings. We envision making disciples through distribution ministry materials such as handouts, CD, and DVDs,
We envision using social media, TV, radio and internet to publish the Gospel. The use of blogs, pages, Twitter, and Youtube is a powerful, relevant medium to evangelize. We envision making disciples through acts of kindness and mercy to the sick, hurting, and poor. We envision using counseling, visitation of the sick and homebound, and distribution to the poor as visible, tangible evidences of God's love. Making Disciples: Maturing
We envision making disciples of Christ by creating a dynamic, and relevant worship service where Christ is glorified in song and sacrament, believers are equipped with knowledge of the Word, and children are exposed to a “Christ culture”. We envision making disciples by urging them to participate in the ministry of reconciliation through using their talents in various ministries (music, children, deacon, mercy, media, etc.), and personal evangelism. We envision making disciples by facilitating small groups which engage in Bible study, prayer, fellowship and ministry. We envision by hard work and consistency expanding our facilities, assets and influence. We envision growth spiritually and numerically so that we can reproduce other churches that will fulfill the Great Commission of evangelism and discipleship.
