Our Beliefs

Our History

Our Mission

Our Staff

Therefore go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19

Our Staff

Email Chad Murphy - Senior Pastor

Chad has been married to his wife, Carrie, for 14 years and has two children ages 8 and 11. In 2002, he received his calling from God to use his passion for teaching in full-time ministry. He attended and graduated from Bethel Seminary. Chad is a God-honoring pastor with a deep passion for teaching and sharing God’s word, and a caring heart for shepherding and counseling. He looks forward to having the opportunity to utilize his gifts, experience, and passion to lead and disciple at Cross of Christ Community Church.

Email Mike Dirks — Director of Worship

Mike Dirks

Mike has been involved with the Music and Worship Ministry at Cross of Christ for over five years. He has a wealth of experience in a variety of musical settings. Mike wants to encourage people to worship God with their heart, soul, mind, and strength, as well as with their musical talents and skills. Mike has a degree in secondary mathematics education from Bethel College and is currently employed by the Lakeville School district, where he has taught 7th grade math for over 20 years. He and his wife Linda have five children: Matthew, Elizabeth, Andrew, Nathan, and Rachel.

Email Linda Dirks-Office Manager

Linda Dirks

Linda has been a member of Cross of Christ and Grace Fellowship for 15+ years. She has been a stay-at-home mom for most of that time. As a former teacher she has developed many office skills and decided to give office work a try. It is working out well and she enjoys publishing bulletins, newsletters and flyers. She is married to Michael and they have 5 children ages 6 to 15. They live here in Lakeville.

Church Board

Cross of Christ has a board which oversees the financial and business affairs of the church and works in cooperation with the senior pastor concerning programming and spiritual matters of the church. The current members of the board are:

Darin Buck (Treasurer)
Robin McVeigh (Chairman)
Dale Yozamp
Rick Hokanson
Dave Bailey
Joy Muscato
Pete Nesheim
Cheryl Peterson