FAQs

What is the preaching and teaching like at West End Baptist Church?

Our primary aim for the teaching and preaching at West End Baptist Church is to ensure that it is biblical. It is a glorious truth that God has spoken (in words!), and has preserved this revelation through the ages for us today in the Bible. The great news about the Bible is that, despite the fact that it has been around for thousands of years, it is still absolutely relevant for today. So, our aim in preaching and teaching is to first explain the timeless truths of God’s Word and then to apply those truths to our lives today. On Sunday mornings, our practice is to preach week by week through books of the Bible. In our community groups, our studies are through various means, from understanding what the Bible has to say about a particular topic to reading Christian books together. Regardless of the means, however, we are always seeking to submit ourselves to God by asking, “What does the Lord teach us about this subject in His Word?”

"Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables." 2 Timothy 4:2-4

What is the West End Baptist Church's style of worship like?

Worship is a privilege which Christians enjoy throughout the week and is more than just praising God in music. With that being said, our style of "musical worship" is a contemporary blend - it is contemporary in that the music is a style that is popular with today's general public; it is blended in that we do not limit ourselves to praising God with one specific style of music. We believe that God has ordained in His scripture that we are to praise Him with scriptural psalms, theological hymns, and praise songs. A blend of these three makes our worship complete. We love to praise God with rich hymns that are centuries old, as well as the new songs of worship written by His people today – both remind us that the “faith delivered once for all to the saints” is rooted in ages past and yet still as alive and vibrant today as our resurrected and living Lord.

"But be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Ephesians 5:18-20

What is the appropriate dress for attending a worship service or Bible study at West End Baptist Church?

We want you to come just as you are! You are welcome in blue jeans, shorts, a coat and tie, business casual, a dress, or any clothes you may have. There is no specific kind of apparel required in order to worship God. God’s concern is primarily with the inward appearance of the heart, rather than with the outward appearance of the clothes.
"Do not let your adornment be merely outward - arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel - rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God." 1 Peter 3:3-4

Is there a singles ministry at West End Baptist Church?

While are aware that singles have specific needs, it is our philosophy that these needs are best met by their active participation in the ministry and fellowship of the corporate body of Christ. So while we do not have a singles ministry per se, we certainly have a ministry for singles! Our singles are as vital a part of our fellowship and ministry as the largest family in our church. We shun the stigma that society often places on singleness, and rather embrace it as one of the greatest opportunities to serve God because of the freedom which singles possess.

How is West End Baptist Church's attention focused towards families with children?

At West End Baptist Church, we place a strong emphasis on children (and we have many of them!). Children are never looked down upon and are never ignored. We believe that outside of your relationship with God, the relationship you have with your family is most important. We encourage the family and the concept of growing and ministering to families. It is our practice to aid parents in their responsibility of rearing their children in a Christ-like manner. We believe that it is important to equip parents to disciple their children and to keep them aware of what is being taught to their children. We desire to see parents and children come together and grow spiritually as a family unit.

"Only take heed to yourself, and diligently keep yourself, lest you forget the things your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. And teach them to your children and your grandchildren." Deuteronomy 4:9

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