Frequently Asked Questions
A few of the questions we hear most often. Have another? We'd love to talk.
What is Johnson Baptist's purpose?
Our goal is to see believers mature into the image of Christ by developing Christ-like character that guides us in our moment-by-moment walk with the Lord.
What does Johnson Baptist emphasize in its ministry?
Johnson Baptist Church emphasizes clear preaching and teaching from the King James Bible in a caring, family-style church atmosphere. We believe that the ministry of the Word is of utmost importance to the Christian life and that sound doctrine is necessary for spiritual maturity.
What are Johnson Baptist's distinctive beliefs?
We hold to the historic Baptist distinctives, including believer’s baptism by immersion only, congregational church government, local church autonomy, and the King James Bible as the preserved Word of God for the English-speaking people.
We do not, however, hold to our beliefs in a contentious manner and instead practice charity toward Bible-believing Christians who differ from us. A summary of our beliefs is available in our Statement of Faith.
Is Johnson Baptist family-focused?
We value the family unit, and we define “family” not only in the traditional sense, but also to include those who are unmarried (never married, previously married, widow or widower).
We believe that the family is foundational, not only for society, but for the furtherance of Christianity. Parents are responsible for raising their children “in the nurture and admonition of the Lord,” and the church desires to work alongside parents in instructing their children in the teachings of Scripture and the Christian life.
Is Johnson Baptist an independent church?
Yes. Johnson Baptist Church is a local, independent, missions-minded church. We are not affiliated with any denomination, but we are non-legalistic and non-charismatic, and we take the Great Commission seriously — supporting the work of taking the Gospel to our community and to the world.
What version of the Bible is used at Johnson Baptist?
We believe the King James Bible to be the preserved Word of God for the English-speaking people, and it is the version read and preached from during our services.
What is a typical worship service like?
On a given Sunday morning, the following elements are present in our worship service:
- Congregational hymns
- Choir and special singing
- Scripture readings and public prayer
- A message from the Word of God
Still have questions? Please approach our Pastor before or after any service, call the church at (865) 270-7914, or email johnsonbaptistkjv@gmail.com.