A Baptist without a church

What about a calvary chapel? Or perhaps a methodist church? Are there any in your area?

 

They vary from church to church. Some are very charismatic, others are more "old time Gospel", so to speak.

 

Well, I am a little biased, but are there any Primitive Baptists in your neck of the woods?

To go with the wonderful doctrine, the singing, preaching, and praying is wonderful, and the love of the people towards one another is something rarely seen in the world.

I could look for one in your area if you're interested.

 

RAYMOND, N.H. (BP)--Less than two years into its church-planting mission in New Hampshire, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary has graduates serving as pastors of churches across the state.

From the town of Berlin in the state's northernmost county to Londonderry in the south, Southeastern graduates are preaching the gospel in five newly established Southern Baptist churches. And one church that was on the verge of closing its doors is now showing signs of revival as attendance has quadrupled since a Southeastern alumnus became its pastor.

Southeastern forged a partnership with the New Hampshire Baptist Association in January 1997 aimed at establishing 50 Southern Baptist churches in the state over the next decade. During the past two summers, nearly 100 Southeastern students and faculty have taken the gospel to New Hampshire, a state of more than 1.1 million people, most of whom are lost without Christ.

That's part of an article from Baptist Press.
http://www.sbc.net/default.asp
Diane

 

How close are you to Nashua? You might want to look at this website www.nashuafbc.com

Their website is very informative on their doctrinal standards and their mission in their community. Hope you find something soon. Please keep us updated in your search. God Bless...

 

Have you ever been to a Sovereign Grace Baptist Church before?

Don't know how close they are to you, but I found a couple for you:

Savoy SGBC
664 Main Rd.
Savoy, Massachusetts 01256
William Plenge, Pastor wmplenge@bcn.net

Salem SGBC
290 Main St. (UMC building)
Salem, New Hampshire 03079
Maurice Bergeron, Pastor ic@mdc.net

From what I understand, SGBC'ers are like Primitive Baptists in many ways, doctrinally speaking. I've never been to one of their services, but that is my understanding from those who have been.

Good luck finding the church home that will be the best fit for you.

Bro. James

 

Calvary Chapel are definetley charismatic. I have attended 3 of them throughout the years and although they may differ in style at times, they all hold to the same statement of faith. It doesn't include the mention of the sign gifts, but, if questioned, they all must suscribe to the same faith. Chuck Smith ( The Calvary Chapel head) is a tongues speaker but he doesn't believe that it should br practiced in a public sermon. His reasoning being.. *The Holy Spirit never interupts himself, so therefore, he wouldn't speak thoughout the giving of a sermon message* They teach that the gifts are all relevant and available today.

Just stating what CC believe.

 

You could also see if there are any Evangelical Free churches in your area. I have been to several and find them pretty doctrinally sound. Also, some Presbyterian churches (PCA, but not the PCUSA).

 

I second AVL1984's advice. If you cannot find a Baptist church holding to reformed doctrine, then I would definitely look into EFree and Presbyterian Churches in America (PCA).

Where in NH are you? A Baptist church in southern NH worth investigating is Island Pond Baptist Church in Hampstead. I'm not sure where the current pastor stands on issues, but a few years ago their pastor search committee was very receptive to a pastor holding to reformed doctrine.

Bill

 

Not sure where this is in location to you, but there is a Free Presbyterian Church in Litchfield, NH-
http://www.freepres.org/church.asp?litchfield

I know of a few good independent Baptist churches in NH, like Trinity Baptist in Concord ( www.tbcnh.org ), but they are dispensational.

 

Here is a reformed Baptist church to check out...
http://cbcexeter.sermonaudio.com

 

I guess I am missing something here. How many Sunday mornings have you visited the local SBC/ABC/IFB churches in your area? I am having a hard time nailing down exactly what you would hear every service that would offend your reformed stance. IMHO, it would be rare to hear anything more than an occasional 'Jesus is coming back', especially in the more comtemporary churches/services. Is there anything specific within Baptist doctrine that makes it your first choice? Although I do not like referring anyone to non-Baptist churches, I am with the others in suggesting that you and your husband get under sound Bible-preaching, regardless of the denomination. It sounds like you have been 'back' in church about 20 years, but you did not mention how long it has been since your husband converted, but we all need to be in fellowship somewhere.

 

You're certainly in my prayers.

I've never been in this kind of a situation...been in the same church my whole life. I can't imagine how hard it must be to go through.

If anything good comes out of 'wandering' it will strengthen your beliefs as you search out the scriptures and compare the beliefs of the different churches to what the Bible says.

Sometimes we can be in one place so long, and we know wheat we believe, to where we will neglect our Bible reading and studying. I know I have not studied near as much as I should.

I'll be going to Fayetteville, GA all next week for vacation, and a family reunion the next weekend, so hopefully I'll get to do a little more bible study and a little less Baptist Boarding.

God Bless. Bro. James

PS I know of a perfect little church for you. The only catch is you'd have to move down to Houston.