Membership

Statement of Biblical Doctrine

I agree with the fundamental beliefs of Cross+Crown Church, which are founded upon historic creeds (e.g. Apostles’ Creed and Nicene Creed).
I understand the importance of submission to church leadership and
will be diligent to preserve unity and peace; I will adhere to Cross+Crown Church’s position on primary theological issues, and I will not be divisive over secondary issues (Eph. 4:1-3; Heb. 13:7, 17).
I agree to submit to the authority of Scripture as the final arbiter on all issues (Ps. 119; 2 Tim. 3:16-17).

We commit that your elders and deacons will meet the criteria assigned to them in the Scriptures (1 Tim. 3:1-13; 5:17-22; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Pt. 5:1-4).
We commit to seek God’s will for our church community to the best of our ability as we study the Scriptures and follow the Spirit (Acts 20:28; 1 Pt. 5:1- 5).
We commit to care for you and seek your growth as a disciple of Christ, in part by equipping you for service (Eph. 4:11-13) and praying for you regularly, particularly when you are sick (Jam. 5:14).
We commit to provide teaching and counsel from the whole of Scripture (Acts 20:27-28; Gal. 6:6; 1 Tim. 5:17-18).
We commit to be on guard against false teachers (Acts 20:28-31).
We commit to exercise church discipline when necessary (Matt. 18:15-20; 1 Cor. 5; Gal. 6:1).
We commit to set an example and join you in fulfilling the duties of church members (1 Cor. 11:1; Phil. 3:17; 1 Tim. 4:12).

I am committed to Jesus as my Lord and Savior (Rom.5:6-11; Eph.2:1-9).
I commit to submission to the biblical leadership of the Cross+Crown elders (Eph. 4:1-3; Heb. 13:7, 17).
I commit to regular participation in corporate worship at Cross+Crown (Acts 2:42-47; Heb. 10:23-25).
I commit to active participation in a Community Group. (Acts 2:46-47)
I commit to serve at Cross+Crown regularly (Eph. 2:10). 
I commit to steward the resources God has given me, including my time, talents, and treasure (Prov. 3:9-10; Rom. 12:1-2; Gal. 5:22-26; Eph. 4:1-16; 5:15-18). This includes regular financial giving, service, and participation in community that is sacrificial, cheerful, and voluntary (Rom. 12:1-8; 2 Cor. 8-9; 1 Cor. 12:7-31; 1 Pt. 4:10-11).
I commit to the mission of Cross+Crown of making fully devoted followers of Jesus to the glory of God (Matt. 28:18-20).

The mission of Cross+Crown Church is to make fully devoted followers of Jesus. I commit to participate in this mission as a diligent, faithful disciple of Jesus, that my identity would be in him, my worship would be for him, my fellowship would be through him, and my life would be for his glory. I understand that this covenant binds me to the members of Cross+Crown and is an acknowledgment of my submission to the elders of the church. If at any time I can no longer commit to this covenant, or if I have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding Cross+Crown I will commit to communicating those issues with the elders of Cross+Crown Church.