What does the word “baptist” mean in your name? The word Baptist indicates that we are a member of the Southern Baptist Convention. We are in friendly cooperation with and contributing toward the causes of the Southern Baptist Convention.
What is the Southern Baptist Convention? The term "Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)" refers to both the denomination and its annual meeting. Southern Baptists share a common bond of basic Biblical beliefs and a commitment to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the entire world. It was organized in 1845 in Augusta, Georgia—thus the name “Southern.” Being a part of the SBC gives churches a way to collectively express their convictions and realize their vision. This allows us to partner with other churches of like mind around the nation, pooling our resources to fulfill the Great Commission. Unlike other denominations, the SBC does not ordain ministers, assign staff to churches, levy contributions to denominational causes, dictate literature, calendar, preaching, or assign persons to churches according to place of residence. It considers these and other issues to be local church matters.
Does it matter how I dress on Sundays? Come as you are. On any given Sunday you’ll see jeans, a tie, shorts, flip flops (except in winter, of course), et al. We are more concerned with your spiritual condition than how you look.
What should my children expect? Perhaps you’ve heard it before, “If we’re going to have a Bible study then we must have something for the kids too.” That’s not the way we feel. We believe that children are just as important as adults. As a result, our desire is to teach children about God and cultivate their spiritual growth--not babysit or entertain. We offer a number of different opportunities for your children to learn and grow so be sure to check out our Children’s Ministry page.
What kind of music will I hear? We believe that music should be a source of education as well as exultation. Worship revolves around understanding who God is and delighting Him—both must be present. Our desire is to worship God with both heart and mind. You'll hear a good mix of both hymns and choruses on Sunday morning, but more importantly, the content of the songs will be God-centered and cross-focused.
How long does the service last? We gather for corporate worship at 10:45 am and conclude around 12:15pm. So we gather together for about one and a half hours. The first half of our time together is devoted to singing songs of praise, while the last half is devoted to hearing from God’s Word.
How can I become a member? If you desire to join us in membership, there are three steps to complete. First, attend our introductory class called Starting Point. Second, meet with our pastor to discuss your spiritual history. And third, then be recommended by the pastor to the congregation for official membership.