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What We Believe

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What We Believe

Our statement of faith and the convictions that unite our fellowship of churches.

We are a cooperating association of the Southern Baptist Convention and the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention.

Baptist Distinctives

Biblical Authority

The Bible is the sole written authority for faith and practice (2 Timothy 3:16–17).

Autonomy of the Local Church

Each local church is self-governing under the Lordship of Christ.

Priesthood of All Believers

Every believer has direct access to God through Jesus Christ (1 Peter 2:9).

Two Ordinances

Believer's Baptism by immersion and the Lord's Supper (Matthew 28:19–20; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26).

Soul Competency

Each person is accountable to God alone in matters of faith.