We live in a world that is both confusing and weary. Cultural narratives about identity, sexuality, relationships and community pull in competing directions, and as Christians, we often find ourselves either swept along by those currents or reacting against them without a clear vision of how Jesus shapes our relationships.
At the heart of Cross Related is a simple but profound biblical conviction:
The good news of Jesus Christ not only reconciles us to God but also transforms how we relate to one another—within the church, within our families and friendships, and within the wider world.
Our aim is not simply to offer advice about relationships, but to help believers see how the gospel itself provides the deepest foundation and pattern for life in Christ.
Cross Related exists to help Christians and churches respond faithfully to that challenge. Through teaching, writing, events, and theological reflection, Cross Related equips Christians and churches to live our relationships distinctively shaped by the gospel in a confusing and weary world.
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another - John 13:34-35
To see the church embody gospel-shaped relationships that honour Christ, build up his people, and draw the world to him.
Equipping Christians and churches to live out relationships shaped distinctively by the gospel in a confusing and weary world.
We hold to the fundamental truths of the Christian faith. Click to read our full statement of faith and learn about beliefs on marriage, singleness, sexuality and more.
