Cross of Christ

We exist to glorify God by shaping and sending wholehearted disciples with a resilient hope in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

[Jared C. Wilson @jaredcwilson]

I can’t get over it. Jesus died in my place.

[Timothy Keller (1950-2023) @timkellernyc]

All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost

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"Jesus died alone for those who try to live alone without him." - Pastor Nick Bogardus

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Many of us look at power through its distortions, but what does power look like when it is good and beautiful? Find out on June 21.

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We sat down with @chuckdegroat to talk about finding true rest in an age of restlessness. Available now on iTunes.

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Often people say, "Be true to yourself." Problem: Which version of myself should I listen to? We all have multiple competing feelings. This is to simplistic of a statement for identity.

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Episode 54 of the podcast is up, and we’re talking to Tim and Katie Wright, members here at Cross of Christ, about working in creative industries and being new parents.
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Rain or shine, a few of our members were there for the Huntington State Beach Cleanup earlier this month! We loved the initiative of our Mercy Ministry Team to partner with… https://t.co/gvQGcdY2pn

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On Episode 53 of the podcast, we’re talking to Fleming Rutledge about the Cross of Christ in our current cultural moment.
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Fleming Rutledge is an author, preacher, and former priest in… https://t.co/gqoxSXGu7I

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Yesterday, our very own Kim Bogardus spoke at @collinhansen’s West Coast Conference on “The Joys and Struggles of Being a Church Planter’s Wife”. Pastor Nick recaps the day:
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“Loved… https://t.co/8DX2wCReFU

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Did you catch Episode 52 of the podcast? Pastor Nick chatted with pastor and author Zack Eswine about depression, anxiety, and ministry in a Post-Christian, secular world.
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Zack Eswine… https://t.co/SCxuN8mEfx

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Pastor Nick recaps our Men’s Retreat this weekend:
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“When the world seems in chaos, it’s great to be around some really good men. So thankful for a weekend away with the men from Cross… https://t.co/ZL3719RFub

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This weekend, our women gathered together for a Women’s Craft Day. They learned hand lettering, crafted keychains, and made yarn wall hangings for their homes. We love providing… https://t.co/rfq7ULaBn3

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Episode 51 of the podcast is up today, and we’re talking to Marc Trocchio, the principal of Back Bay High School where Cross of Christ Church meets. We’ll get a glimpse into his passion… https://t.co/BcIWfmMCRS

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Another successful Beach Day in the books! This weekend was our fourth annual Beach Day as a church, and it has easily become one of our favorite traditions. Not many churches get to… https://t.co/HdLRiTiWdV

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Yesterday, our elders, deacons, and team leads hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Lunch for all of the volunteers at Cross of Christ. As a special thank you, the volunteers were treated to… https://t.co/vs5EWrI0a3

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We recently put together our very first printed resource as a church - our Ecclesiastes Study Guides! These men’s and women’s study guides break up the book of Ecclesiastes into smaller… https://t.co/VYUXBgk7mk

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Last week, three of our deacons attended a meeting to accept the rest of our Manna Grant, a grant given by @southlandsbrea to small churches and church plants in Southern California to… https://t.co/OV8vR2I51a

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We spent yesterday evening together as a church family. First, we shared a meal and had our quarterly Member Meeting where we heard from our elders and ministry leaders to discuss family… https://t.co/Ml62RVGz6C