Romans 3:23, Romans 5:8, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9, Romans 12:1-2, John 3:16
Membership is important because it unites the body of Christ TOGETHER. It is not meant, in any way, to divide members from those attending, but to unite a family of baptized believers who are willing to commit to become an active part of the Church and its vision. It has become common for people to want to just “attend” church without making a commitment to serve in the church. Membership allows and employs us to participate and engage, not consume and observe. Any follower of Christ is invited to become a member of RMBC. In covenanting with us, you both agree to and adopt our shared values, beliefs, and INTENTIONAL way of living.
We are a scriptural based congregation that welcomes you to come and praise the Lord with us; for He is worthy of ALL our praise.
Baptism or ‘baptizo’ (Greek) = to immerse in a body of water.
We do not believe that baptism saves you, or washes away your sin. It is an ordinance that Christ advised us to do. We customarily baptize on the 1st Sunday of the month, or when applicable.
We are aware that there are people who come from different backgrounds with different understandings of baptism. Our understanding is that baptism is by full immersion and after your profession of faith.
As for infants we practice child dedications on infants and young children. When a child makes a choice to follow Jesus, they have the opportunity to declare to others that decision of Jesus being the Lord of their life through baptism.
Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church. The pastor is the Under-Shepherd, and the Deacons are to assist the pastor in carrying out the wishes of the church and the vision that God has given the pastor for the church. All other officers of the church are in place to help carry out the work of the church and they are non-scriptural.
“Elder/Pastor”, from the Greek word presbuteros refers to a spiritually mature person with wisdom who guides God’s people.
Finally, it is our objective to fulfill the last commandment that Jesus gave here on earth… “Great Commission,”:
“And Jesus came and spake unto them saying, "All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you; and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen." (Matthew 28:18-20)
How are we to give?
Sacrificially. (We do not tip God)
Proportionately. (1 Cor. 16:1-3)
Gladly and generously. (2 Cor. 8:8-9 & 2 Cor. 9:7)
The best of what we have. (Rom. 12:1)
Giving shapes our heart.
We cannot serve both God and money. – (Mt. 6:24)
Giving shows our obedience to God. (Malachi 3:10 & Luke 6:38)
Generosity is a key feature of our discipleship to Jesus.
We are held accountable for how we use our lives and our possessions. Romans 14:12; 2 Cor. 5:10; Mt. 25:14-30
Because all we have is God’s; we are only managers of His resources. Luke 16:19-31; Ex. 19:5-6; Job 41:11 Ps. 24:1; Hag. 2:8; Deut. 8:18; 1 Cor. 6:19,20
