Pastors Terry and Connie Cross

Thank you for visiting our website.  Our mission at Walnut Creek Church  is to introduce people to  relationship with Jesus Christ and Membership in His family, to develop them to Christ-like Maturity, to equip them for Ministry in the church, to prepare them for their life Mission so that we can Magnify God’s name together.

Connie and I believe that God brought us together to so that we may bring glory to Him and fulfill His purpose in our lives.  We believe that God has a purpose for every individual.

At Walnut Creek Church you will find a celebrative atmosphere with a family of loving, friendly people who welcome newcomers as though they were family.

The ministries of the church are designed with all ages in mind.  Ministry to the total family is essential in nurturing spiritual growth and development.  

We hope that you will want to become a part of this growing and blessed church family.

If you have not found a church home and you are looking for a place to belong, we hope that you will consider making Walnut Creek  your church.  We would love for you to be a part of our family

Sincerely,

Pastors Terry & Connie Cross

Our Basic Beliefs

1.  About God - God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe.  He is eternally existing in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.  These three are co-equal and are one God.

 2.  ABOUT JESUS CHRIST - Jesus Christ is the Son of God.  He is co-equal with the Father.  He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and was born of the Virgin Mary.  Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross.  He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death.  He ascended to Heaven’s glory as our intercessor and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.

3.  ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT - The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God.  He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ.  He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation.  He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right.  He gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved.  As  Christians, we seek to live under His control daily.  The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is available to all believers with the evidence of speaking in other tongues.

4.  ABOUT THE BIBLE - The Bible is God’s Word to us.  It was written by human authors, under the supernatural inspiration of the Holy Spirit.  It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living.  Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any error.

5.  ABOUT HUMAN BEINGS - People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character.  People are the supreme object of God’s creation.  Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by disobedience toward God called “sin”.  This disobedience separates people from God and causes many problems in life.  Repentance is necessary for the forgiveness of sins.

6.  ABOUT SALVATION - Salvation is God’s free gift to us but we must accept it.  We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works.   Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty.  When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved.  Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.

7.  ABOUT GIVING - Every spiritual and material blessing is from the Lord.  He is the owner of the whole earth.  Our health and our strength is His blessing to us.  Every ability and talent that we possess is a gift from Him and therefore we are to honor Him by bringing the tithe (tenth) back to Him.  We do this by bringing the tithe and offerings to the local church.  We practice tithing for the support of Christ’s body, the church, as God commands. 

8.  ABOUT ETERNITY - People were created to exist forever.  We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation.  To be eternally separated from God is Hell.  To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life.  Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.