Frequently Asked Questions
Q.: Who is the leader of your church?
A: The Lord Jesus Christ. We seek to follow his
final authority as written in the Bible.
Q.: Do you believe in truth?
A: Yes, we do, because we believe in an absolute, wise God, who has
spoken truth to people, whom he created. The present denial of truth
can be traced to the denial of the true and living God.
Q: Which translation of the Bible do you
use?
A:
We usually use the New International Version, since we think it is
generally one of the best translations in current English. We believe
the Lord wants people to hear his message in the language they use
(cf. Nehemiah 8:8). We also use the English Standard Version,
sometimes the
updated New American Standard Version or the Holman Christian Standard
Bible, and very rarely the New Living Translation.
Q: What Baptist denomination does your church belong to?
A: We do not currently belong to any denomination or association of churches. We are an independent congregation that fellowships with other churches that share our faith and practices.
Q: What kind of music do you use in your
worship services?
A:
We use both hymns and praise songs from all eras of English music.
Our main concern is the message of the hymn or song and not the
music style. We seek to worship God in our music and do not seek to
make music an attractional event.
Q: How do people dress when attending your
worship services?
A:
People dress in various styles, from casual to dress clothes. This
reflects the diversity that brings glory to God and shows our
acceptance of one another for Christ's sake.
Q: How are your the gatherings of your
church structured?
A: We think that a local gathering of Christ's followers should have
a "big group" when all try to meet together for purposes of worship
and unity and numerous "small groups" where people meet together to
share life in Christ.