Beauty in Covenant: Benevolence and Care

Beauty in Covenant: Benevolence and Care

Ron Prevatte I’ve had the opportunity to be a part of several churches serving as a member, minister, and now a member again at Crosscreek. Stephanie and I felt at home the first time we visited Crosscreek. It’s a very special place, full of caring, loving, friendly...
Beauty in Covenant: Stewardship

Beauty in Covenant: Stewardship

Rev. Jim Evans From the outset of Crosscreek’s existence, money has been a concern. Crosscreek began as a mission church sponsored by the Shelby Baptist Association, University Baptist Church in Montevallo, and what was then the Home Mission Board; monies...
Beauty in Covenant: Bearing Witness

Beauty in Covenant: Bearing Witness

Dixie Ford, Associate Pastor I STOOD IN THE LOBBY of our church and watched as two members of Crosscreek decided to walk across the street and meet the neighbors who were outside in their front yard. Why? Because it’s what Jesus would do. Because our church covenant...
Beauty in Covenant: Belonging and Worship

Beauty in Covenant: Belonging and Worship

Brandon Hudson, Pastor Over the next several months, we will examine our church covenant, a document that simply sets out what we believe and what we are trying to accomplish as a community of followers of the way of Jesus. By working through this guiding document, we...
Beauty in Covenant

Beauty in Covenant

This month we begin a newsletter series that explores beauty in covenant—specifically, in our church covenant. We’ll present a first meditation in the series next month; until then, may we take time to read through our covenant with hope and expectation for...