Essence of the Cross Ministry

The community around Essence of the Cross Ministry

Within about a mile of this church, about 1 in 5 the people here live without health insurance. About a third of adults say they are socially isolated, and nearly a quarter of households aren't sure there will be enough to eat. That is two thousand neighbors — and some of them are already in these pews.

Pray for healing in the homes around this building, and for this church to be known as a place to bring what hurts.

• Uninsured All Ages (Census): 20.1% (10.7–29.5%)
• Social Isolation: 33.5%
• Food Insecurity: 22.0%
• Uninsured Adults 18-64: 17.1%
• Obesity: 38.5%
• Depression: 25.0%
• Fair/Poor Health Status: 23.9%
• Housing Insecurity: 16.9%
• Diabetes: 13.2%
• Utility Shutoff Threat: 10.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, CDC PLACES (2019-2023, 2023), aggregated across 4 census tracts near this church.

Churches near Essence of the Cross Ministry

• Invitation Church — 0.3 mi away
• Invitation Church Young Life Group — 0.3 mi away
• Rolling Hills Church — 0.5 mi away
• Forward Church — 0.5 mi away
• Multiply Community Church — 0.6 mi away
• Revive Church — 0.6 mi away
• Shining Light Baptist Church — 0.6 mi away
• Calvary Church — 0.7 mi away
• First Assembly of God — 0.7 mi away
• Cornerstone Community Church — 0.7 mi away