STATEMENT OF FAITH
What we believe and why
1– We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction; that it has God for its author, salvation for its end and truth without any mixture of error for its matter; that it reveals the principles by which God will judge us; and therefore is and shall remain to the end of the world, the true cente of Christian union and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds and opinions should be tried. We believe in using the King James Version of 1611. (II Tim. 3:16, II Pet. 1:21, Matt. 24:35, Ps. 119-140) 2 – We believe that there is only one true God; who is eternal, almighty, unchanging, and infinite and incomprehensible; who is a Spirit, having His being in Himself and gives life to all creatures. He does what He will in heaven and earth, working all things according to the counsel of His own will. In the unity of the Godhead there are three divine persons: The Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. They are equal in every divine attribute and each executes Distinct, but, harmonious offices in the great work of redemption. (Duet. 6:13-15; John 4:24; Jer. 10:10-13; Ps. 93:2; Mal. 3:6; Rom. 11:33-38; Matt. 28:19; 1 John 5:7; Dan. 4:34-35; and John 17:2) 3 – We believe in the absolute Sovereignty of God. We believe according to the Scriptures that nothing comes to pass that is not either ordained or allowed by God. (Dan. 4:35; Prov. 16:1; Prov. 16:4; Prov. 16:9; Prov. 16:33; Eph. 1:11; John 1:13, Prov. 19:21) 4 – We believe that the salvation of sinners is wholly by grace; through the Mediatorial offices of the Son of God; who by divine appointment freely took upon Himself our likeness, yet without sin and by His voluntary death, burial and resurrection made eternal satisfaction and atonement to God for our sins; that the Lord Jesus Christ by Grace saves even unto the uttermost all who repent toward God and believe; and are thus regenerated by the Holy Spirit and that salvation thus wrought is wholly by grace, “The free gift of God,” requiring neither culture nor works in any form to secure it or to keep it. (Eph. 2:5, 8- 9; John 3:16; Phil. 2:6-8; Isa. 53:4-5; Heb. 7:25; John 3:3) 5 – We believe that man was created in the image and likeness of God; but by voluntary ransgression he fell from that holy and happy estate; in consequence of which all mankind are now sinners, totally depraved, inclined to evil; therefore under just condemnation to eternal ruin, without excuse. (Gen. 1:27; Gen. 3:6-24; Rom. 5:19; Isa. 53:6; Rom. 5:12; Rom 3:23) 6 - We believe in the Unity of Marriage is between a man and a woman; we believe that homosexuality Is an abomination and reject civil unions between two human beings of the same sex. We reject bestiality and any other form of sexual prevision. Gen 2:21-25; Lev. 18:22; Lev. 20:13; Rom 1:24-27 7 – We believe that the conception of Jesus Christ was of the Holy Spirit; that He was of a virgin according to the Scriptures. (Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:20) 8 – We believe the Holy Spirit is a Divine Person, equal with God the Father, God the Son and of the same nature; that He was active in the creation; that He convicts of sin, of judgment and of righteousness; that He bears witness to the truth of the Gospel in preaching and testimony; that He is the agent in the new birth, that He is our abiding Comforter and Helper and is over present to testify of Christ, seeking to occupy us with Him and not with ourselves. (John 14:16-17; John 15:25-27; John 16:13-14; Rom 8:9-16) 9 – We believe in the personality of Satan who is the unholy god of this age and the author of all the powers of darkness and is destined to the judgment of an eternal justice in hell, a place prepared for him and his followers. (Matt. 4:1-3; Rev. 20:1-10; II Cor. 11:13-15) 10–We believe in the Genesis account of creation which we accept literally; that man's creation was not a matter of evolution but came by direct creation of God. (Gen.1 and 2; Col. 1:16-17; John 1:3) 11-We believe that the fall of man is a result of voluntary sin and transgression against God and includes physical and spiritual death, which is separation from God; all human beings are born with a sinful nature, not by constraint, but of choice and therefore under just condemnation without defense of excuse. (Rom. 1:18-32; Rom. 5:12-19; Gal 3:22) 12-We believe that such only are true believers as endure unto the end; that their persevering to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them from superficial professors; that a special providence watches over their welfare and that they are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation. (I John 2:17-28; I John 3:9; 5:18, John 5:24; John 3:16) 13-We believe that Jesus Christ established His church during His ministry on earth and that it is always a local, visible assembly of scripturally baptized believers in covenant relationship to carry out the Commission of the Lord Jesus Christ and each Ministry is an independent, self-governing body and no other ecclesiastical body may exercise authority over it. We believe that Jesus Christ gave the Great Commission to the New Testament Churches only and that He promised the perpetuity of His Churches. (Matt. 4:18-22; Matt 16:18; Matt 28:19-20; Mark 1:14-20; John 1:35-51; Eph. 3:21) 14-We believe that Christian baptism is the immersion in water of a believer, unto the name of the Father, the Son and Holy Ghost, to show forth in a solemn and beautiful emblem, our faith in the crucified, buried and risen Savior with its effect, in our death to sin and to the Lord's Supper, in which the members of the Church by the sacred use of unleavened bread and fermented wine, are to commemorate together the dying love of Christ; proceeded by solemn self-examination. (Acts 8:36-39; Matt. 3:5-6; John 3:11,23; Matt. 28:19; Rom. 6:4; Acts 2:41-42) 15-We believe that fairs, suppers, bazaars entertainment or similar methods of rising money for Christ's cause are contrary to the Principles of giving as set forth in the Bible and are dishonoring to our Lord, We believe that tithes and offerings should be presented unto the Lord according to God's instruction and the love and dictates of each Christian's heart. Gen. 14:20; Gen. 28:22; Lev. 27:30; Prov. 3:9; Neh. 10:37-38; Mal. 3:7-10; II Cor. 9:6-7; Cor. 16:2) 16-We believe in the imminent, personal and pre-millennial return of the Lord Jesus Christ; His coming is fast approaching; that the dead in Christ shall rise first, then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them to receive glorified bodies like Him. 4:16-17; Rev.20:11-15)
By-Laws
BACK TO CALVARY MINISTRIES
Back To Calvary Ministries was organized in 2007 The Back To Calvary Ministries has engaged only in Preaching in Rest Homes, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities. I have also preached in some Churches and have had Radio Broadcast which I have funded on my own. I now have a Radio broadcast which is on WMCH Radio
THE VOUICE The Old Fashioned Way in
Church Hill TN Monday -Friday from 5:00 to 5:30 pm the URL of the Station
I alo have CDs and Cassette Tape as well
ARTICLE I: NAME
The name of the organization shall be Back to Calvary Missionary Baptist Virtual Church(herein after spoken of as the Ministry)
ARTICLE II: PURPOSE The purpose of the Ministry shall be to provide spiritual oversight for the Congregation and to meet spiritual, emotional and physical needs of the people through faith in Jesus Christ and by resourcing and networking with the Body of Christ in fulfilling the Great Commission.
ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP
Section – I. – General– The membership of this church shall be composed of regenerate persons who manifest living faith in Jesus Christ, who have been baptized by immersion, and have been received into the fellowship by regular action of the church.
Section – II. – Candidacy – Any person may present himself as a candidate for membership in this church. All such candidates shall be presented to the church as a candidate for membership and be voted upon for approval. Then Candidate will be notified by E-Mail and by Regular US Mail
Section – III. – Reception of Members By profession of Faith and a Baptism Certificate are the policies of this Church for membership.
Section – IV. – Duties– Members are expected to live a life, which is consistent with this profession of faith in Christ, and to be separated from the world as stated in 2ndCorinthians 6:17, 18. They are expected to attend faithfully the services of this church, and participate with their talents and tithes and offerings, In the service of Christ and to shun worldly habits and practices.
Section – V. - Termination–Membership in this church shall be terminated in the following manner: (1) By letter of recommendation. Any member in good standing shall upon request be granted a regular letter of referral to any church of like faith and practice. (2) By death. (3) By written personal request to be dropped from the church roll (Church letters are not granted to individuals, only to a church requesting such).
ARTICLE IV: OFFICES The business office of the Ministry shall be located at 117 Bartlett Street. Gastonia, NC 28056
ARTCLE X OFFICERS
The Officers of Back To Calvary Virtual Church shall consist of the Following. At the Beginning the officers shall be appointed by the President. After the church builds up then the Church Body will decide on how to select the Officers except the President. (1) President (The Pastor) (2) Trustees (3) Secretary & Treasurer
Section – I.– Trustees: (1) According to state laws, will act on behalf of the church and its properties as the church directs. But not to take authority over the Pastor unless the Pastor is found in fault of miss use of church property or funds. In the above Section II Trustees, cannot be changed or amended as long as this church exist. Shall exercise general oversight of all church assets and shall make sure the maintainsis keep up on the Church assets.
Section- II.– Secretary & Treasurer: (1) Shall keep accurate and up-to-date reports on the Church Documents (2) Shall sign checks, keep giving records, (unless this is specified otherwise), and deposit monies. (3) Shall keep accurate up-to-date records and prepare monthly financial reports.
ARTICLE IV: GOVERNMENT PRIVILEGES The Ministry shall have self-governing privileges in harmony with the authority and vision of the Missionary Independent Baptist Fellowship. Local authority in vision, direction and doctrine shell be vested in the Ministry Team. This Ministry shall appoint others to help with the spiritual oversight of geographic areas of the ministry.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS A– The Governing documents of this Ministry are the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws. No amendments or change shall be made to the Articles of Incorporation as adopted in this Ministry. B– No amendments shall be made to the Articles of Incorporation as adopted in this Ministry.