Covenant of the Cross is an independent, Christian Church that seeks to have a positive, welcoming environment for all people. We dream of the day when we will embody all the diversity that our community holds. We think this is best accomplished by focusing on our relationships with God, each other and those around us.

As a positive, people-affirming church, all are welcome in our family. Below, you will find the distinctives of Covenant of the Cross.


Our Purpose:

  • Our purpose is to assist people in becoming devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

Our Values:

  • We value a Christ-center life.
  • We value integrity.
  • We value our relationship with God and all God's creation.
  • We value people and treat them with love, dignity and respect.
  • We value responsible singles and monogamous couples.

Our Faith:

  • Our faith is based on the principles of the Historic Apostle's and Nicene Creeds.

We believe:

  • In one truine, God who is all-powerful, all-present and all-knowing.
  • The Bible is the divinely inspired Word of God.
  • Jesus Christ is God incarnate, fully God and fully human.
  • The Holy Spirit is God making known God's love and interest to all people.
  • Every person is justified by grace, a gift from God, through faith in Jesus Christ.
  • The Church serves to bring all people to God through Jesus Christ.
Covenant of the Cross | 752 Madison Square | Madison, TN 37115 | (615) 612-5040
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