About Crosscentral Church
Established in 2016
We love God, the church, the city and the nations.
Crosscentral Church is a New Testament church based in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Our belief centers on the supremacy of Jesus' name and purpose. We hold that Christ's life, death, and resurrection play an indispensable role in God's plan to redeem and heal our broken world. As a result, we are committed to partnering with Him in our community and beyond.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
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Governed by the Word of God
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Focused on Christ at the Center
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Strengthened by the Holy Spirit
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Committed to a Covenant Community
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Dependent on Prayer
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Centered on the Gospel for Discipleship
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Dedicated to Equipping Believers
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Unwavering in Mission​
Our Guiding Principles
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The Bible is the Word of God, fully inspired and without error in the original manuscripts.
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There is one true, good, and living God who eternally exists in three persons—the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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God created men and women in His image and created all things for His glory.
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All have sinned and rebelled against God.
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Jesus came to earth, lived a perfect life, and died an atoning death—conquering sin, Satan, and death by His resurrection.
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God alone is the Author of Salvation.
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The Holy Spirit gives gifts to those who are in Christ.
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The church consists of all who have trusted Jesus for their eternal salvation.
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Heaven and hell are real places.
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Jesus Christ will one day return to establish His kingdom.
Affirmation of Faith
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me,
for the Lord has anointed me
to bring good news to the poor.
He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted
and to proclaim that captives will be released
and prisoners will be freed.
He has sent me to tell those who mourn
that the time of the Lord’s favor has come,
and with it, the day of God’s anger against their enemies.
To all who mourn in Israel,
he will give a crown of beauty for ashes,
a joyous blessing instead of mourning,
festive praise instead of despair.
In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks
that the Lord has planted for his own glory.
They will rebuild the ancient ruins,
repairing cities destroyed long ago.
They will revive them,
though they have been deserted for many generations.
Isaiah 61: 1 - 4
“The greatest privilege we have is to know we are loved by a heavenly God - and that changes everything.”
Ashish Kuriakose, Pastor, Crosscentral
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The Crosscentral Story
How it started in Ras Al Khaimah
Crosscentral Church in Ras Al Khaimah started in 2016 when two prayers came together. Ashish Kuriakose and his family in Dubai and Jinu Joy and his family in Ras Al Khaimah were praying for the same thing - what can they do to be more useful in the Kingdom of God? It led to a conversation in Jinu's living room that ended up as a realization of a vision that only God could cast. The first service was held the following weekend. The obedience to the call of God has seen stories of transformation, the Gospel preached, and God's kingdom established.
The church's remarkable journey continued when Pastor Steve Trevino missed his flight in Dubai, leading to a fortuitous collaboration between Crosscentral Church in the USA. The story of Crosscentral USA started more than ten years ago, and it is incredible how the two stories overlapped. Crosscentral USA has brought hope and healing to their community since 2011. Currently, Pastor Steve and Julie Trevino are leading Disciple.Global from San Francisco, California, USA.
