Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Do you have day care at your church?

Answer: Providing day care for children or private school services is good and sometimes necessary.   All that we do as Christians must be performed within the guidelines of God’s authority.  It is our firm belief and conviction that the Bible is the only source of authority and wisdom from God (1 Timothy 3:16ff; Ephesians 3:9-11).  Scripture authorizes specific functions of the church.  They are evangelism, edification and benevolence (2 Corinthians 8:1-5).  The work of the church in each of these areas is described and limited by the primary directive of saving souls (Luke 19:10).  Childcare and secular education, although good activities, are the work of individuals, social groups, private business and governments.  Use of the churches funds for the purpose of a school, day care, kitchens, athletics, etc. is contrary to what God has instructed in scripture and is not part of the work of the church.

Question: Would you rent your building for a wedding?

Answer:  A church building and all that it contains is God’s property.  The use of our building is for the work of the church that God has authorized.  Because of our understanding of authority given in scripture, we do not rent our facilities or use the property for any money making activity. Additionally, activities in our building are limited to those functions that support the work of the church, even when used by our members.  Consequently, we do not rent our building and do not make it available to those who are not members of the congregation.

Question:  What support groups do you have at your church?

Answer:  The church that Christ established with his death is a life support group.  God intended for mankind to live together.  Life was intended for the good of man.  When Satan messed everything up by introducing sin, God already had a plan to correct the problem (Ephesians 3:11-12).  Jesus came into the world at the right time, with the right plan and the right means to complete that plan (Romans 5:6ff): he established the church.  The wisdom of God contained in scripture provides us with all that we need to live in a right manner (2 Peter 1:3ff).  A group of people dedicated and committed to the pursuit of living in a Christ-like manner, seeking to please God in every aspect of life, working to know and live God’s word in their lives provides the support necessary.  Support groups are necessary at times to provide specific help for individuals.  But providing a community support group is outside the authority and work of the church.