We love helping people understand what we believe and why we believe it. Many visitors have honest questions, and we want to create a place where those questions are welcomed a not avoided. Below you’ll find clear, biblical answers to some of the questions we are asked most often.
Our regular service times are Sundays Class at 9:30 AM and Worship Service at 10:30 AM, and Wednesdays at 7:00 PM.
Our address is 224 Auburn Avenue Monroe, La 71201
No, we do not have a specific dress code. We welcome anyone to worship with us. We only ask that you dress in a manner that shows respect for God and God's people through modesty and avoiding clothing that is revealing or has offensive imagery out of respect for fellow attendees and the sacred space. If you would like to know what is most commonly worn, many people wear business-casual clothing (e.g., khakis and a button-down shirt for men, or slacks/a dress for women).
Ultimately, we are happy you are here to worship with us!
Yes. We encourage families to use biblically faithful catechisms such as the Baptist Catechism (1693). Catechisms are short questions and answers that help believers learn Scripture, remember key doctrines, and pass on the faith to the next generation (2 Timothy 1:13–14).
→ View our suggested catechism resources here.
A Reformed Baptist church holds to the historic Christian faith recovered in the Protestant Reformation and summarized in the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith. “Reformed” highlights our belief that salvation is by God’s grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, according to Scripture alone, for the glory of God alone (Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans 11:36).
“Baptist” means we believe church membership and baptism are for those who personally trust in Christ and desire to follow Him in obedience.
→ Learn more about the 1689 Confession on our Beliefs page.
Calvinism is a simple nickname for biblical teaching on God’s sovereignty in salvation. It emphasizes that God saves sinners by His grace and not because of our works, but because of His mercy. These truths are often summarized as the “Five Points,” showing how God calls, saves, and preserves His people in Christ (John 6:37–40; Romans 8:28–30).
Calvinism is not a system that replaces Scripture, but it is an attempt to summarize what the Bible already teaches.
Some worry that Calvinism denies human responsibility or makes God seem unfair. But the Bible teaches both God’s sovereignty and our responsibility side by side (Romans 9:14–16; Acts 17:30).
Others fear it removes the need for evangelism, but Scripture shows God uses preaching to call His people (Romans 10:14–17). Far from being cold or intellectual, these doctrines lead us to humility, worship, and confidence in God’s grace.
The Five Solas are five short statements that summarize the heart of the Reformation and the core of our faith:
These truths shape how we worship, teach, and live.
Covenant theology is a way of understanding the whole Bible as one story of God’s redeeming work. From Genesis to Revelation, God relates to His people through covenants, promises fulfilled in Jesus, the Mediator of the New Covenant (Hebrews 8:6–13; Luke 22:20).
This framework helps us see how God’s plan of salvation unfolds across Scripture and how the church fits into His story. For more information please see our Wednesday night teaching series on Covenant.
SDG stands for Soli Deo Gloria — “To God Alone Be the Glory.” It’s a reminder that everything we do, from worship to daily life, is for God’s glory (1 Corinthians 10:31). Many Christians use SDG in emails, notes, or prayers as a simple confession of faith.
Doctrine simply means “teaching,” and the Bible commands churches to hold fast to sound doctrine for the health of the church and the good of God’s people (Titus 2:1; 2 Timothy 4:2–3). Strong doctrine leads to strong worship, strong families, and strong discipleship.
Yes, while we believe in the autonomy of the local church, we also believe churches should encourage one another, pray together, and help each other remain faithful. Chapter 26 of the 1689 Confession teaches that churches should cooperate “for their peace, growth in love, and mutual edification.”
We joyfully belong to the Louisiana Association of Reformed Baptist Churches.
→ Learn more on our Association page.
We love questions. You’re welcome to talk with an elder anytime, and many of these topics are discussed during:
Your questions help us grow together in Christ.
Family-integrated worship means households worship together in the main service rather than separating by age groups. We believe this models the pattern seen in Scripture, where whole families gathered to hear God’s Word (Deuteronomy 31:12–13; Acts 20:7–12). We gladly welcome the sounds and movement of children as part of the life of a healthy church. Parents train their children to learn and participate in worship week by week.
We encourage children to stay in the service, but we understand sometimes a short break is needed. A designated foyer area is available for parents with young children, and we provide private spaces for nursing infants. You may step out and return at any time. We are used to little ones making noise and we’re thankful for it.
Most of our preaching and teaching uses the ESV (English Standard Version) or the NASB (New American Standard Bible). Members are welcome to use whatever faithful translation they prefer. The key is clarity, accuracy, and a shared commitment to God’s Word.
Our worship is simple, reverent, and centered on Scripture. We sing psalms, hymns, and doctrinal songs accompanied by piano. Every service includes Scripture reading, prayer, and expository preaching. The service lasts about 90 minutes.
We sing psalms, classic hymns, and modern songs rich in biblical truth (Colossians 3:16). Our focus is on lyrical depth, not current trends. Worship is accompanied by piano and congregational singing.
The 1689 London Baptist Confession summarizes what we believe the Bible teaches on major doctrines. It isn’t equal to Scripture but is a faithful guide and teaching tool. It keeps our church unified, clear, and rooted in historic Christian doctrine.
We believe baptism is for those who personally trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior (Acts 2:38–41). It symbolizes union with Christ, cleansing from sin, and entrance into the visible church (Romans 6:3–4). We baptize by immersion.
The gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ, begins with God the Father, who created all of us and who is holy and righteous in all His ways. He made each of us, yet we, people like me, you, and everyone, do not obey God as we should.
Because God is a just and good Judge, He is rightly angry with sinners and must punish sin. Our disobedience separates us from Him, placing us in real danger of eternal and agonizing punishment at the hands of God.
But God, who is rich in mercy and full of great love, sent His eternal Son, born of the virgin Mary, to die as a ransom and substitute for the sins of a rebellious people, for us.
Through Jesus’s perfect obedience and His willing death on the cross as payment for our sins, all who repent of their sins and believe in Jesus as both Lord and Savior will be saved from the wrath of God to come. They will be declared just in God’s sight, receive eternal life, and be given the Holy Spirit as a down payment of the glory of heaven with God Himself.
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Yes. We livestream through SermonAudio, and recordings are available on our website. This is helpful for visitors wanting to see a service before attending in person.
We are elder-led and congregational. A plurality of elders provides pastoral oversight, teaching, and shepherding (1 Peter 5:1–3), while the congregation affirms major decisions and membership (Acts 6:3–5).
Membership includes regular attendance, a membership application, a meeting with the elders, and congregational affirmation. You can download the application from our Membership page. An elder will walk with you through each step.
Yes, our normal practice is expository, verse-by-verse preaching. This ensures God’s Word sets the agenda, not human opinion (2 Timothy 4:2).
We observe the Lord’s Supper on the last Sunday of each month. It is for baptized believers walking in repentance and faith (1 Corinthians 11:23–29). We encourage self-examination and joyful remembrance of Christ.
Yes. Children participate in worship with their families, attend our Sunday class, and take part in NextGen. Teens also participate in studies and fellowship alongside the entire church body.
We believe seeing and hearing the worship of the church shapes children deeply. Scripture often shows whole households gathering before the Lord (Deuteronomy 6:4–7; Acts 20:7–12). We value their presence, their questions, and even their noise, it’s a sign of life in the church.
Our elders are available before and after services, at Sunday class, at NextGen, and by appointment. We welcome questions — they are essential for growth and discipleship.
Great starting points include our 1689 Confession page, our sermon archive, and our catechism resources. You’re also welcome to attend Sunday class or speak with an elder.
Election means God chose His people in Christ before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4–5). It highlights God’s grace in salvation and gives believers humility, comfort, and assurance. Scripture always presents election as a reason to worship, not to argue.
Grace alone means salvation is entirely the work of God. We are not saved by our efforts, but by God’s mercy poured out through Christ (Titus 3:5; Ephesians 2:8–9). Our good works are the fruit, not the cause, of salvation.
This doctrine teaches that Christ’s death actually accomplished salvation for His people, securing redemption fully and effectively (John 10:11; Matthew 1:21). It doesn’t limit the power of the cross, it highlights its success.
Church discipline is loving correction meant to restore a believer caught in sin (Matthew 18:15–17). It protects the church and honors Christ. Discipline is always carried out with patience, prayer, and a dual goal of repentance and restoration.
We believe men and women share equal dignity, value, and salvation before God. In the home and church, we follow the Bible’s teaching that qualified men serve as elders, while men and women serve joyfully in many other ways (1 Timothy 2:12; Titus 2). This structure promotes health and order in the church.
We believe all the covenants point to Christ and find fulfillment in the New Covenant (Hebrews 8). Unlike Presbyterian covenant theology, we hold that the New Covenant community consists of regenerate believers, which is why we baptize professing believers rather than infants. Click here for our series on Covenant from Baptist perspective.
A church covenant is a summary of how members agree to live together in faith, holiness, and love. It expresses our mutual commitment to Christ and to one another (John 13:34–35). Click here for our church covenant.