The United Methodist Church has stated its mission:  “to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."  Members of Church of the Cross have written the following additions to that statement for our local church.
 

Our Mission Statement

We, the community of faith called Church of the Cross United Methodist are children of God and brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ. Our beliefs are based upon scripture, reason, experience, and tradition, and are confirmed by community worship which includes the sacraments of our faith. Our beliefs are further confirmed by prayer and teaching, by serving others, and through fellowship with one another.

Ours is a ministry of equipping people to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ so that all may know God's love, peace, and joy.

We acknowledge with our forebears, Otterbein and Wesley, that the world is our parish, and we confess that all that exists belongs to God who has entrusted it to the care of our stewardship. Therefore, as responsible stewards, we support mission endeavors in our community, our country, and throughout the world.

Our Vision Statement

In response to God’s call, the vision of Church of the Cross is to be a growing community of faith. With the power of the Holy Spirit, we will achieve this vision by nurturing families and individuals through vital worship, Bible study, small groups and hands-on mission involvement.

Youth Ministry Vision Statement

We will create a place where Jesus Christ can change lives: ourselves, our friends, our church family and our community. This will be a place to which teens are drawn, where each person is loved and respected, nurtured and celebrated; where questions are allowed and doubts and fears can be openly expressed, and where someone will care; where caring and Christian love are living values practiced by our members and demonstrated by our service to others; where Jesus Christ is honored and praised with joy and celebration through diverse worship, relevant study, mission, fun and excitement.

Children's Ministry Mission Statement

Church of the Cross' ministry to children affirms that children are precious gifts of God.  As a congregation we strive to help children know God through a personal relationship with Jesus.