A
CONSERVATIVE
BAPTIST
CHURCH

Hundreds of people visit Groton Heights Baptist Church every year. Some were invited by a family member or a friend. Some walked in on their own, possibly looking for a church home.  One person said that, "They were looking for the presence of God." One of the first questions we are often asked by those new to our church is, "What is a conservative Baptist church and what does the 'conservative' mean?"

DOCTRINALLY...
...it represents the centrality of our position. While labels are difficult to define, the evangelical church would acknowledge that there are extremes. To the right, one would find churches described as legalistic. To the left, there would be liberal churches. We believe that Groton Heights enjoys a doctrinal balance. This does not mean we are non-principled, nor that we do not have firm positions on the cardinal doctrines of the Christian faith. We do! But it means that we are neither separatist, nor all-inclusive. We believe this is the biblical position that Jesus lived in the Spirit.

FUNCTIONALLY...
...its a SPIRIT of worship and family. We would define the spirit of our church as blended, meaning we embrace all ages, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds. In this sense, we are indeed all-inclusive, excluding no one; for we are all equal in God's sight when we are born-again into the family of God.

Our worship is also a blend of contemporary and traditional styles, seeking to be sensitive to both the Spirit, and the needs of our flock. Hymns, choruses, children and adult choirs, and a variety of special ministries are offered.

All of these assist our people in growth to maturity in Christ.

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A BALANCE...
...of creative ministry makes up our menu. There is a full spectrum of ministry in Christian Education and an all-church emphasis as a SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT CENTER. We offer unique programs for the primary needs of our people centered in:

INSTRUCTION/nurture
FELLOWSHIP/discipleship
OUTREACH/evangelism
SERVICE/ministry

CBA is a worldwide fellowship of churches with kindred doctrinal faith and practice. We are autonomous, but not independent in spirit. Rather we enter into oneness and fellowship with churches whose ministry purposes and goals are the same as ours.

OUR FORM...
...of church government is congregational, and the appointment of God-called leadership headed by a pastoral staff and deacons.