Biblical authority
Scripture, not tradition or a denominational hierarchy, is the final authority for doctrine and church practice.
Why We Are Baptist
A name that describes biblical convictions.
We use the Baptist name because it communicates long-held convictions about Scripture, salvation, baptism, the local church, and the believer’s responsibility before God.
Baptist Convictions
What the name means at TWBC.
The label is useful only when the Bible defines the convictions behind it.
Salvation by faith alone
Eternal life is received by believing on Jesus Christ, not by works, religious rituals, or personal merit.
Believer's baptism by immersion
Baptism follows salvation, pictures the Gospel, and is performed by immersion. It is not a condition of salvation.
The local church
Each local church is accountable to Christ and Scripture and carries out its ministry without ecclesiastical control from outside the congregation.
Two church ordinances
We observe baptism and the Lord's Supper as ordinances given to the church.
Biblical church offices
We recognize pastors and deacons as the biblical offices of the local church, with their qualifications defined in Scripture.
Next Step
See what we believe in context.
Read our Statement of Faith or visit a service and hear the Bible preached.