At Cross Church we are a family, not an audience. Church is faces, not places - people, not pews. As family members, we look forward to sharing in all the complexities that make up the family of God at Cross Church - whether celebrating the triumphs, mourning tragedies, or reveling in the richness of Christ's love together. We are in this together for the Glory of God alone.
We pray Cross Church will be a community of believers who wish to grow in spiritual maturity, number, and LOVE. Christ grows his church, but we diligently plant and water and be ready for the increase.
Cross Church a place our children love to be, a place WE love to worship and stir one another to love and good works. We pray to become synonymous with the epicenter of the work of The Holy Spirit as we permeate Macoupin County (and beyond) with the Love of God and the Good News about Jesus Christ.
We are committed to living out the values of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to Know God, Make him known, and LOVE Christ and those He died to save.
We are a Foster Family with a forever mindset - Emphasizing a sense of family within the church that extends beyond blood relationships, with an outlook of permanence and commitment. Whether you’ve experienced a great home life or feel cast out by the world, you are welcome at Cross Church. We believe to love your neighbor is to show them the love of Christ in any season of life, and always pointing them to the truth of the Gospel.
We seek to spread the good news of Jesus Christ to all people, and to share the gospel through both deed and word. A family grows best through multiplication, not transfer. While we welcome everyone who feels displaced by previous church experiences, our aim is to see our family grow by God adding to the church those who are being saved. We will always put a high focus on evangelism at Cross Church.
We prioritize small group settings (circles) just as much as large gatherings (rows) to encourage deeper connections and relationships among our church family. A family cannot simply spend one hour a week together. To deepen our love for one anther, and encourage each other in our love for Christ, we must increase our relationships by gathering beyond Sunday morning service.
We are called to serve our community and those in need, through both physical and spiritual acts of love and kindness. The church staff and leaders are not the “professionals” that execute ministry work. Their call is to equip the saints to do the work of ministry. Church is not a place to come to be entertained, but rather equipped and engaged. Discipleship is the filling up, and serving is the pouring out.
We strive to be wise stewards of the resources God has given us, using them to meet the needs of the church and community. We believe that God desires our hearts far more that he does our money. For that reason, we don’t solicit giving - we only facilitate it. A generous heart starts with a changed heart. As we grow in our love for God and his Church, the blessing of giving will increase - not out of coercion but out of obedience.
We strive to be a holy people, living in obedience to God’s Word and in surrender to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. Piety is not only meant for dress shoes on Sunday, but for boots on Monday and slippers on Saturday. Our aim is to help you balance the work/home/church life in a way that increases the presence of God’s love in every arena you dwell.
We invite you to explore our beliefs and join us in our pursuit of living out our faith in boldness and passion.
We believe in the Trinity, which is the doctrine that God is one, existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The three persons of the Trinity are distinct and unified, co-existing in perfect harmony and working together to create and sustain the world. We recognize that since God is the Creator and the source of all life, He exists in three persons who are distinct yet united, understanding each other completely and working together to bring about His plans for humanity. We believe that the Trinity is an essential part of understanding God and His purpose for us. By embracing the Trinity, we can have a deeper relationship with the Lord and better understand His will for our lives.
We believe in the divine inspiration of the Bible, that it is the true and inspired word of God. We believe that the Bible is our standard for life, and its truth, integrity, and relevance is of utmost importance. The Bible is not just a book, but a living guide, full of God’s wisdom and guidance. Through scripture, we learn about God’s character, how to live and act, and how to grow in our spiritual journey. We believe that by reading and studying the Bible, we are able to draw closer to God and deepen our understanding of His love.
We believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. He is the central figure of Christianity, the Word of God made flesh. Jesus was sent by God to be the ultimate sacrifice for our sins so that we could enjoy an eternal life with Him. Jesus’ teachings on love, forgiveness, humility, and repentance are at the core of our beliefs. We also believe in Jesus’ resurrection, that it was proof of His deity and the promise of eternal life for all those who believe. We are called to follow Jesus, to live lives of holiness, and to share the good news of the gospel. As we learn to love and serve others, we are reminded of Jesus’ example of love and sacrifice.
We believe in salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. We believe that Jesus was sent by God to save us and give us eternal life. Salvation is only possible through faith in Jesus and repentance of our sins. We understand that we are saved through grace and not by any works of our own. The Bible teaches us that no matter what mistakes we make, God’s love and grace are always available to us. We believe that through accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we are able to have the assurance of salvation and the promise of eternal life with God.
We believe in the importance of baptism. Baptism symbolizes a believer's commitment to Jesus and His teachings, and is an outward act of confessing our faith in Him. We believe that baptism is essential to Christian discipleship, and it is a beautiful way to proclaim our allegiance to Jesus. Baptism is a sacred and meaningful experience, and we are deeply committed to helping believers celebrate this important milestone in their journey of faith. By celebrating and honoring baptism, we are proclaiming our faith in Jesus and our desire to serve Him and others.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, who is the third person of the Trinity. The Holy Spirit is the unifying power between God and humanity, and is the source of our comfort, guidance, and strength. The Holy Spirit helps us to understand and appreciate the Bible, and helps us to live out its teachings in our lives. We believe that the Holy Spirit is with us always, faithfully guiding us in our walk with God. We also believe that the Holy Spirit gives us gifts such as wisdom, knowledge, understanding, healing, miracles, tongues, and prophecy so that we can be used to serve God and spread His love.
We believe in the Christian doctrinal belief of The Church. We believe that the Church is a holy assembly of believers, united in faith and love. We strive to be a community of believers who are united in our faith in Jesus Christ and in our commitment to serve Him and His kingdom. We are committed to loving God and loving others, and to be known for our love for one another. We believe that the Church is a body of believers who are called to serve and to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to all people. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we seek to be faithful disciples of Jesus and to follow His teachings. We strive to live out our faith through loving actions and service to our community and the world.
We believe in the power of prayer, both individually and corporately, as an expression of faith in God's work in our lives. Prayer is an essential part of a Christian life and is used to talk to God and to communicate with Him. We pray for guidance, strength, healing, protection, and for our families, friends, and community. Through prayer, we seek to deepen our understanding of God's will and His plans for our lives. Praying helps us grow closer to God and to gain a better understanding of His will and how we can best serve Him. When we pray, we open ourselves up to God and He will answer us in His own way and in His own time. Prayer is a beautiful and powerful way to communicate with our Heavenly Father and to seek His love and guidance.