A Gospel-Centered Church

in Sylvan Park

 

 

Our History

Our Mission

 

We are a community of believers who exist to glorify God,
to transform people into followers of Christ,
and to live Spirit-filled lives.

Our Core Values

Bible

The Bible is our divinely inspired,
infallible authority for truth
and life.

Gospel

We testify to the life-changing hope of the gospel that Christ
offers to all.

WORSHIP

We worship God
as individuals and
in community.

PRAYER

Prayer is the primary means
by which we speak to
and hear from God. 

Service

We cultivate our
God-given gifts to serve
others with excellence.

Neighbor

We love our neighbors
with grace and truth.

ABOUT FREE WILL BAPTIST

The Free Will Baptist denomination is a fellowship of evangeli­cal churches that adhere to the Bible as the foundation of faith and practice. The denomination began in 1727, and for nearly 300 years has contributed to the moral and spiritual fiber of the nation. Bound by common beliefs, common worship, and a common mission, nearly 300,000 individuals from 2,500 congregations across 40 states have come together voluntarily to extend their impact throughout the world.

Free Will Baptists share the historic Christian Faith with all other genuine Chris­tians. They are, as the name indicates, Baptist in doctrine, teaching that immersion—not sprin­kling or pouring—is the correct method of baptism. Finally, Free Will Baptists are free will in doctrine. Some Chris­tian groups believe God predetermined who would be saved and lost, that Jesus died only for certain “elect” individuals, and the rest have no opportunity to be saved.

In contrast, Free Will Baptists believe God desires salvation for all and sent Jesus to die for everyone. Still, He has given man the freedom of choice to accept or reject Christ’s sacrifice. Those who put faith in Christ’s work are saved. 

Free Will Baptist churches are self-governing, own their own property, and call their own pastors. Yet these independent churches have chosen to work together to carry out various enterprises and programs beyond the scope of the local church. These efforts include several colleges and missions efforts both at home and abroad. The denomination supports missionaries in 20 international locations as well as the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Virgin Islands, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Free Will Baptists enjoy an extensive publishing ministry headed by D6 Family Ministries.

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