About First Baptist Church Benton City

First Baptist Church Benton City is a dynamic church located in Benton City, WA. Our beliefs are based on the Bible and centered on Jesus Christ. Our mission is very simple: to lead people to honor and glorify Jesus Christ. That means we’re not about a building or some complicated religious system, but about helping people from all backgrounds discover the joy that comes from knowing and serving Jesus Christ.

We invite you to come and check us out this weekend at  our worship service. We know that going to a new church can be intimidating, so we try to do things in a way where you’ll feel welcome and not like an outsider. When you come, you can participate or just sit back and observe. You’ll discover a warm atmosphere, practical teaching from God's Word and lots of friendly people pursuing God together. And with childcare and classes for all ages, your family will love it too!

God made a promise in the Bible that if we seek after Him, we’ll find Him. You are a valued part of God’s creation and His deep desire is to be in a relationship with you. So come and join us as we pursue God together!

Beliefs

Here at First Baptist "Church On The Hill", we believe that the Bible, not creeds or confessions, should be the basis of our doctrine, faith and practice. However, we do hold certain fundamental Christian truths and Baptist distinctives in common. We affirm the latest version of the Baptist Faith and Message of the Southern Baptist Convention as our most complete doctrinal statement. On the beliefs listed below, we are unified and uncompromising. Here is a brief synopsis of what we believe

and practice at the “Church On The Hill”, Baptist Church

Our Christian BELIEFS

• We believe that the Bible is inspired by God without any mixture of error. It is inerrant and infallible in all it affirms
• We believe that there is only one true and living God over the universe. We believe that God exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
• We believe that God created this world and everything in it. He is, therefore, the rightful ruler of the world and has the right to demand obedience from every human being
• We believe that mankind was created in a right relationship with God, but rebelled against Him and fell into sin. God established a law that revealed His character. Each of us have violated that law and stands guilty before God. Because of our sin, all people face death and the judgment of God
• We believe that Jesus Christ was born of a virgin and was God in a human body. He lived a sinless life and offered himself to pay for our sins on the Cross. He rose again and was exalted to the right hand of God the Father
• We believe that salvation is a gift of God’s grace and comes to us through faith in Jesus Christ. We believe that salvation by grace through faith in Christ is the only hope of salvation for all mankind
• We believe that each person must respond to the gracious call of God by repenting of sin and trusting Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
• We believe in the duty of the church and every individual to live in obedience to the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). We are to make disciples of all nations through evangelism and through teaching people to obey every command of Christ
• We believe in the eternal security of believers; that those who are truly saved do not lose that salvation
• We believe that Jesus Christ will return one day to judge the world. Those who have received God’s grace through faith will be received into heaven and any who have not will be sent to a real and eternal hell

• Our Baptist distinctives

• We believe that Jesus Christ is the rightful head of the church. We must attempt in all we do to practice the Lordship of Jesus Christ
• We believe that it is the congregation that discerns the will of God. We elect leaders, respect their authority and follow their leadership, but ultimately it is the church and not any individual or group that discerns the will of God and sets the direction of the church
• We believe that it is important that individual Christians commit themselves to church membership and submit to the proper authority of the church. We maintain a church membership roll and only those who are members may be involved in church leadership. Each member must have trusted Christ as Savior and Lord and been baptized biblically
• We believe that baptism is an essential act of obedience to Christ. A biblical baptism follows salvation and is only done by immersion (not sprinkling or pouring). Biblical baptism does not save us, but is a symbol of the salvation we have received by grace through faith. People who wish to become members will be required to submit to biblical baptism
• We believe in and practice two ordinances: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. They are observances of the death and resurrection of Christ and are important practices. But they do not save or grant forgiveness. They symbolize salvation, but do not save

DENOMINATION AFFILIATION

• We are in full cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention, the Northwest Baptist Convention and the Columbia Basin Baptist Association. Through these associations, we are a part of the most aggressive and expansive world missions program in history.  We help to support the work of well over 10,000 missionaries in the United States and around the world.  We also help to support 6 biblically based seminaries and other important ministries
• We contribute 10 percent of our regular offerings to the Cooperative Program.  The Cooperative Program is the Southern Baptist method of supporting the ministries mentioned above.  We send a portion of our offerings to our state convention (Northwest Baptist Convention).  With our money, and that of over 100 churches across Washington, Oregon and parts of Idaho they fund Baptist work in the Northwest.  They also send a healthy percentage of that money on to the Southern Baptist Convention.  Combined with the offerings of over 42,000 churches in 42 state conventions, we support the work of our International Mission Board, our North American Mission Board, our six seminaries, and other ministries

While we cooperate fully with the Southern Baptist Convention, the denomination has no authority over us as a local church. We associate voluntarily and willingly, but authority remains with the congregation

Family

At First Baptist Church Benton City we value the family and we believe church should be a place for people of all ages. Every Sunday we provide children's ministries alongside our regular services, which provides an age-appropriate environment for kids to encounter Christ

Leadership

First Baptist Church Benton City is guided by a leadership team who provide overall direction and watch over the spiritual needs of the church. Our pastor provides sound, practical, biblical teaching at each worship service. He has received theological and pastoral training and isequipped to share God's love with our local community. First Baptist Church Benton City is blessed to have a leadership team who are truly dedicated to Christ and accomplishing His will.