Baptist
Contemporary
101-500 Members
Church Profile
Service Times
Sundays 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM - ------------
Kids Connection 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM, - -------
Awana's Wednesday 6:30 PM - -------
Student Ministry Wednesday 6:30 PM
(816) 866-5918
Senior Pastor Vernon Armitage
Our Mission
Lead people to follow Jesus, grow in community, and impact Briarcliff and beyond.
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About Briarcliff Chapel
We are a relatively new church. Our purpose is to see God transform lives and live for His Glory. Whether you have been a follower of Jesus for some time or still wrestling with his claims, our hope is that we can offer an authentic community where you can connect and be strengthened by the hope Jesus offers to everyone. The atmosphere is casual so come as you are. The worship is uplifting and focused on the gospel of Jesus. It is our desire to offer a meaningful ministry to families and singles. Students and children will learn vital lessons from the bible that will guide them each day of their life. Starting Point is a class for helping individuals to know about our church and what being a member means.
Denomination / Affiliation:
Southern Baptist Convention
Dress Style:
casual
Average Age of Attendees:
all-ages
Community Projects:
0-12
MINISTRIES AND GROUPS
Church Ministries
Kids
Youth
College
Women’s
Adult
Small Groups
Groups and Public Services
Weddings and Receptions
Funerals
BELIEFS
What we believe:
ABOUT GOD: God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father,the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one Being.Genesis 1:1,26,27,3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14
ABOUT JESUS CHRIST: Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. Matthew 1:22, 23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14,15; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4; Romans 1:3,4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14,15; Titus 2:13
ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT: The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians, we seek to live under His control daily. 2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16,17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18
ABOUT THE BIBLE: The Bible is God’s Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error. 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20, 21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5
ABOUT HUMAN BEINGS: People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin”. This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life. Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2
ABOUT SALVATION: Salvation is God’s free gift to us but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith. Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8,9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1
ABOUT THE CHURCH: The church is the Body of Christ in the world today. Every member has special abilities (spiritual gifts) to serve the body. The local church is an autonomous local body of baptized believers that are under the Lordship of Christ with Jesus at the head. The purpose of the church is to connect people with God and others. This means to connect people with God in worship and a personal relationship of salvation. It also means to connect people in discipleship, fellowship and service. The New Testament also refers to Body of Christ which includes all believers of all the ages. Matthew 16:15-19; 18:15-20; Acts 2:41-42,47; 5:11-14; 6:3-6; 13:1-3; 14:23,27; 15:1-30; 16:5; 20:28; Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:2; 3:16; 5:4-5; 7:17; 9:13-14;
BAPTISM AND THE LORD’S SUPPER: The New Testament practice of baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is a symbol of obedience to Christ’s command and symbolizes the believer’s faith in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Baptism is a requirement of church membership and always follows a personal commitment of faith in Jesus as Savior. The Lord’s Supper is an act of worship that is symbolic and in remembrance of the death of Jesus Christ. Matthew 3:13-17; 26:26-30; 28:19-20; John 3:23; Acts 2:41-42; 8:35-39; 16:30-33; 20:7; Romans 6:3-5; 1 Corinthians 10:16,21; 11:23-29; Colossians 2:12.
ABOUT ETERNAL SECURITY Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot “lose” it. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security. John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25, 10:10, 14; 1 Peter 1:3-5
ABOUT ETERNITY: People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence. John 3:16; John 14:17; Romans 6:23; Romans 8:17-18; Revelation 20:15; 1 Corinthians 2:7-9
Baptism:
Older Children/adults
Eternal Security:
No, Can't Lose
Healing and Charismatic Gifts:
Open But Cautious
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Briarcliff Chapel is a Baptist Church located in Zip Code 64118.
Church Profile Manager: Dan Ray