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Cross of Grace Church El Paso

4700 Leeds Ave, El Paso, TX 79903
Sovereign Grace Churches — Reformed/Charismatic
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Ricky Alcantar
Founded Unknown
Denomination Sovereign Grace Churches
Service Times See website
Men's Ministry Yes
Kids Ministry Yes
Pastor Credentials Lead Pastor since 2010; SGC Church Planting Group
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Active discipleship per typical SGC polity
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male-only elders; explicit complementarian per network polity
Male-only elders; complementarian per network confession
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Continuationist on spiritual gifts; conservative cultural posture
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Sovereign Grace Churches — Reformed soteriology, complementarian, continuationist. Historical concerns from SGM-era child sex abuse cover-up allegations resolved through 2014 reorganization but legacy remains.
Caution
Assessment
Cross of Grace Church in El Paso has been part of the SGC family of churches since the early 1980s. Ricky Alcantar serves as Lead Pastor (since 2010) and on the SGC Church Planting Group. Two services Sundays at 9:00 and 11:00 AM. Reformed, complementarian, continuationist.
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Enrichment Notes

Verified via sovereigngrace.com directory + crossofgrace.net

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  1. [1] Live source sovereigngrace.com/church-listings/
  2. [2] Live source crossofgrace.net/about-us

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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