Summit Crossing Community Church is a church plant, or new church start, located in the community of Madison, Alabama. SC3 began as a God-inspired concept of a 1st century church for the 21st century planted in the hearts of a few men in February 2001. After two years of prayer and planning, Summit Crossing Community Church was born in 2003. SC3 began meeting corporately for worship in a home during the summer of 2003 and in October, moved to the BCM at the University of Alabama-Huntsville. After outgrowing the facility at UAH, Woodland Hill Baptist church graciously allowed us to meet in their Family Life Center.
In November of 2004 SC3 moved to a newly renovated facility on the corner of Eastview Drive and Slaughter. In October 2009 Summit began the renovation of the old Sunbeam building on Goveners West. In November 2010 renovations were completed and we held our first service. God continues to bless and grow the core group of this new work with the addition of new faces, weekly small groups and both a student & children’s ministry.
We believe that it is very important that we as members are on the same page. While we may all be self-confessed theologians, the truth is that none of us have all the answers about God and the way He works. However, there are some basic foundational beliefs that we feel are crucial for our members to accept. For those beliefs we hold essential, our Core Beliefs, we have unity as a body.
However, there are definitely some beliefs out there that are commonly debated even among those who hold most beliefs in total agreement. Outside of the Core Beliefs, we call these beliefs non-essential, and practice liberty.
God is the author and creator of the entire Universe. He has always existed and always will. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are coequal; and are one God.
Jesus Christ was born of a virgin by miraculous conception and lived a sinless life. He is the Son of God who came to earth as fully God and man. Jesus died on the cross for our sins. He paid a sin debt we could not pay. He arose from the grave after three days demonstrating His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory where He is the only Mediator between God and people, and will return again to earth. He will reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Every person is born with eternity set in their heart. God created His children to exist forever. We exist forever either in eternal separation from God, or in complete union with God through forgiveness of sin and salvation through Jesus Christ. The Bible calls the place of eternal separation Hell, and eternal union with God Heaven.
Salvation is a free gift from God to all people. Salvation is not something we earn or deserve. It is God’s way of spending eternity with His children. Salvation comes only through trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness and confessing with our mouths that He alone is Lord. God assures us through His Word that genuine salvation is eternally secure.
We are made in God’s image. We are his prized creation. God’s plan is for us to become like Him in character. This godly character only comes through the grace of Jesus Christ. We all have a rebellious spirit. Romans 3:23 says we all fall short of the glory of God. Sin separates people from God
Because we have become adopted heirs to God’s kingdom through Jesus Christ, salvation is received and maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace of God that gives believers the assurance of salvation. No power in the universe can separate God’s children from Him. To suggest other wise is to suggest that God’s power is limited, or that His grace is insufficient.
The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He dwells within the believer at the point of conversion. The Holy Spirit’s task is to draw men to Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. We are commanded to live in the Spirit and not our own flesh, so the Christian seeks to live under Holy Spirit’s control daily.
The entire Bible was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Scriptures are inspired by God, and are infallible and without error in the original manuscripts. They are the unique, full and final authority on all matters of faith and practice, and there are no other writings similarly inspired by God.
The faith of a believer is lived out through practice of God’s word in one’s life. Scripture is the final authority in all matters of faith and practice. The church stands on God’s Word and takes each step in obedience from His word. Our speech, actions, and life are measured in light of the Scriptures.
Why is membership important? The answer is simple, commitment. The Christian church is desperately lacking in commitment, both to Christ and His church. It’s true. When someone becomes a Christian, they become an automatic “Member” in the kingdom of God. So joining the church has nothing to do with salvation or eternal life. But the church does represent the place of spiritual growth for the believer. The church is the God-ordained place of spiritually gifted ministry by those who are part of the body. Those who join the body must be committed to the mission of the body. Teamwork in ministry is in our core values, so we expect commitment from our members. If we do not serve together, then we will not become all God wants us to be.
Membership is not taken lightly at Summit Crossing. The Mission God has given us is big, really big. It will require a membership that is not only in unison concerning this vision, but one that is passionate about its accomplishment. We believe that much will be required of the members of Summit Crossing to glorify His name in kingdom work that He has given us to do here. So, because we hold membership in such high regard here, there is a specific process we require potential members to go through. This process is not to push people away or to intimidate or to set up “hoops” to jump through.
The purpose of this process is to assemble a membership that is called and set apart to do God’s work in a way that is both honoring to Him and attractive to the world. See the process below:
1. Complete the one-week Gospel class. Sign up is
2. Sign the membership covenant and turn it in to elders or staff. The covenant discusses the requirements for members.
3. Complete the membership application and return to the elders.
4. You will then be scheduled for a membership interview with an elder and deacon. Upon completion of the interview the elders will convene and affirm approved candidates for membership. You will receive a letter of membership from Summit Crossing Community Church.
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Worship Center :: 7200 Governors Huntsville, AL 35806
Office :: 347 Hughes Rd. Madison, AL 35758 | 256.325.9905
Mailing Address :: P.O. Box 148 Madison, AL 35758
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