Our Guiding Priniciples
Biblical Integrity
We believe God reveals Himself through His Word and Sacrament, empowered by the Holy Spirit. Therefore the Bible is God’s truth and the foundation of our existence. The Holy Spirit commits us to Bible-centered preaching and teaching that leaves the listeners and students with a greater understanding of God’s Word and it’s relevance in their lives today.
Sharing The Faith
We are passionate about sharing the Gospel with the unchurched and dechurched. This passion will be evident in every activity of the church. The growth of Holy Cross’s membership is a measure of our success in this area.
Growing In Faith
We are committed by providing Christian education to every member and non-member of the Holy Cross family, from cradle to grave.
Serving The Needs Of The Community
We are committed to actively and effectively serving the needs of the community. We believe that assessing current and anticipating future needs ensures the effectiveness of our service.
Indigenous Worship
We accept that worshipers need to feel included and comfortable regardless of their worship custom. We are committed to offering ourselves to God through diverse styles of worship.
Prayer
We believe that God hears and answers all of our prayers. We are committed to reliance on prayer in all that we do.
Strong Families
We believe strong families help build strong communities. We are committed to creating, developing, and sustaining Christ-centered families.
Modeling Christ
We are committed to fostering a Christ-like attitude of servant leadership. This modeling will be evident in our staff and our volunteer leadership.
Fellowship
We are committed to activities that connect worshipers to each other and enhance Christian self-image while securing the bonds of our Christian family.
Creativity And Innovation
We are committed to continuously evaluating ministry methods to embrace new ideas, originality, and imagination. We value effectiveness in ministry over adherence to tradition or efficiency.
Sustaining Excellence And Quality
We are committed to superior standards in every facet of our operation. We believe that there is a direct correlation between the achievement of superior standards and the growth of Holy Cross’s membership.
Financial Responsibility
We believe that God is the Master owner of all that we have. We are committed to responsibly managing all that He has allowed us to use. Therefore, every activity of Holy Cross will be measured against predetermined standard based on good business practices, sound financial principles, and growth.