What does WCRBC believe?
The Baptist Faith and Message 2000 is our doctrinal standard as a congregation. Some of the basic doctrines defined by this document are:
The Holy Bible is the exclusive, inspired, and inerrant Word of God, and is our sole authority in all matters of faith and practice.
God is the sovereign creator of the universe, and is expressed eternally as Trinity: One in essence, three in Person. Mankind is a sinner by both disposition and action and as a result is separated from God, who cannot look upon sinfulness.
Man is unable to remedy this separation by his own will or devices, and thus needs to be reconciled unto God by the regenerative work of the Holy Spirit and new Birth.
Jesus Christ was born of the virgin Mary, he lived a perfect, sinless life, and suffered and died upon the cross for the sins of the world and was buried. It is his sacrifice in our stead that provides the means of man's redemption. He was literally, bodily raised from the dead on the third day to give us hope and promise of eternal life.
Eternal life is a free gift of God and comes only through faith and trust alone in the work done solely by Jesus Christ upon the cross, and in his subsequent resurrection.
What should I expect?
WCRBC  is a place of worship, growth, and opportunity. Our services appeal to individuals of all ages, providing occasions for involvement and service for many different backgrounds and interests. We believe that God made everyone with unique abilities, and that there is a place for everyone to glorify Him within the Church. Our staff is available throughout the week, and we would love to meet you wherever you have a need.

What should I wear?
There is normally a wide variety of dress at WCRBC. When attending our Sunday morning services, a good rule of thumb is to wear what you would wear on a nice evening out. Some of the men will be wearing suits and ties, and many women will be wearing dresses, skirts or pants, but it is not uncommon to see people wearing jeans. Our Sunday evening service usually has a more casual atmosphere. Very few people wear ties to that service, and jeans are appropriate.

How early should I arrive?
It usually works best for visitors to arrive between 10 to 15 minutes before the service begins so you can find a place to park, drop off your children if needed, and get to the worship service or Bible study classes.

Where should I park?
We have parking places reserved for our new visitors to WCRBC. These areas are located in the front and to the side of the building and are clearly marked.

Does WCRBC have Bible Study classes?
Yes, we have many Bible Study classes for children, youth, and adults that meet on campus. You can see a complete listing of adult classes in our Sunday School brochure, which is located in the Welcome center. The volunteers there will be able to help you find what you are looking for.

Does WCRBC have Wednesday night services?
Wednesday night services consist of AWANA for children 2yr – 6th grade, youth worship, and Bible study/ prayer time for adults. We have a nursery for children under 2 years old.

What is the ethnic background of WCRBC?
WCRBC has a diverse ethnic congregation. All races and ethnicities are welcome at WCRBC.

Are people with special needs welcome?
Yes. All ages. We have a building which is handicapped accessible. We also provide classes for children who have special needs. If you need more information please call or email the office of WCRBC.

What should I do with my kids?
If you come by our Welcome Center, the greeters there will show you where to take your children.
Preschool (Birth - PreK, 4)
Childcare is available during both morning services, and there are Bible Study opportunities at 9:15 am and 10:30 am. Our nursery is always clean and safe.  All of our nursery workers are well qualified and will love your children
Children (Kindergarten - 6th Grade)
We offer Bible Study classes for children who are Kindergarten through 6th grade at 9:15 am and again at 10:30.
 For more information about the Children’s Ministry, see the volunteers in the front.
Junior and Senior High School students are invited to attend Youth Sunday School at 9:15 am in the building located across the street from the main sanctuary. Our volunteers can help you locate the appropriate class for your youth.

How do I join WCRBC?
Approach a staff minister, deacon or other ministry leader and inform them of your decision, and come forward during one of the worship service invitation times. You will be presented as a candidate for membership. You will then attend a New Membership Event. Any candidate, after completion of items above, will be presented (by name or in person) to the Church for congregational affirmation for the purpose of adding his/her name to the membership roll, at which point the candidate becomes a member of the Church.

Do I have to be baptized again to join WCRBC?
If you are a Christian and you have been baptized by immersion after your conversion, either in a Southern Baptist church or a church of like faith and order, you do not have to be baptized again before joining. If you haven’t been baptized but you are a Christian, you can go forward in the invitation time or talk with one of our staff. We will set up a time for you to be baptized in the following weeks.

How do I get involved in ministry at WCRBC?
There are many areas of ministry to get involved in at WCRBC. We want to help you find an area of ministry that fits with your gifts, interests and passion. For a listing of some areas of ministry that are currently available, see our ministries board out front or one of our volunteers who can give you more information.

Will I be required to donate money?
 No. As much as we appreciate our visitors’ willingness to give, the ministries of WCRBC are funded by the faithful giving of our members. Please be our guest, keep your donation, and fill out a visitor’s card and put it in the offerting plate so we can know that you joined us for worship.

Can I give online using my credit or debit card?
The church is not set up to do online giving through our website. However, some of our church members give to the church online through their banks online banking options.

Theology of Worship

Grounded in the Truth

The Bible is the true Word of God in its inspired entirety and is the source and standard for all elements of Christian worship. The Scriptures outline the elements that are essential for the authentic worship of God. Baptism is an act of worship wherein the Christian is initiated into the body of believers, following in obedience to Christ and signifies to the world a changed heart and a new life (Acts 2:38). Giving is an act of worship whereas the Christian not only obediently follows the command of tithing but joyfully responds to God’s gift of salvation (2 Cor. 8). This act of giving also extends to giving of the resources we have been blessed with to those who are in need. (2 Cor. 9). Likewise, as we give ourselves wholly to Christ, He brings about an awareness of our sin and need for confession. Confession and repentance are critical acts of worship by which we are drawn closer to the heart of God, thereby exalting Him above ourselves (1 Jn. 1:9).

Communion with God is another essential element in the worship of God’s people. We commune with God as we partake in the Lord’s Supper (1 Cor. 11) and as we examine our hearts and seek the Lord in prayer (Ps. 139, I Thes. 5:17). Prayer is our continuing dialogue with God, a dialogue that includes adoration, thanksgiving, confession, and supplication. We worship and glorify God in prayer, through faith, believing that He hears and answers our prayers. Finally, we commune with God by reading the Scriptures with open hearts so that He may reveal Himself to us through His Word (2 Tim. 2:15, 1 Cor. 14).

Authentic worship must include those elements that are commanded by God, but is not limited only to the elements outlined within the Scriptures. This sense of freedom in worship, however, does not mean that all forms of worship are acceptable. The Scriptures must be the standard by which all of our worship is measured and all acts of worship must reflect the beauty and holiness of God, which He has revealed to us in His Word.

Pursuing Personal Purity

The account of the sacrifices of Cain and Abel provide a portrait of how the attitude of the heart determines the acceptability of worship (Gen. 4, Heb. 11). Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground and Abel brought and offering of the firstborn of his flock. God looked with favor upon Abel’s offering yet had no regard for Cain’s offering, because He knew Cain’s heart, that it was not focused on pursuing holiness, as demonstrated in the following verses where Cain kills his brother and is cursed. The call for personal purity as a precursor to the proper worship of God is seen throughout the Scriptures. We find examples in Psalm 24 that only the man who has clean hands a pure heart may ascend the hill of the Lord and in I Samuel 15 that obedience and listening to the Lord is better even that our finest sacrifices.

Personal purity not only entails the attitudes of our hearts as we bring sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving to the Lord, but also the integrity of our daily lives. Ephesians 4 calls us to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which we have been called by seeking humility tempered with gentleness, patience, and love as we seek unity in the body of Christ. The authentic worshiper has a heart that seeks after God in faith and is obedient to the Lord’s commands, ever living a life above reproach as he seeks to edify his brothers and sisters in Christ.

Gathering in Worship

As we come together as a body of believers to worship we must seek to edify those around us through the attitudes of our hearts and by our actions. This does not mean that we seek to “make them happy” at all costs, but that we lovingly build them up through discipleship, prayer, correction, and restoration, ever speaking the truth in love. It is also essential that the body of believers come together to minister to and edify all people. This requires diversity not only in the programs of the local church but in corporate worship gatherings as well, so that we become all things to all people that some might be reached (1 Cor. 9), and that the body of Christ may be unified as one body of authentic worshipers.

It is important that our corporate worship be not only Christ-centered but seeks to connect people with God by bringing authentic encounters with Him. Our music, for example, must have texts that are theologically sound and bring about spiritual growth in the believer as well as connect with the people where they are. Our teaching, likewise, must be sound and relevant, finding its basis in the exposition of the Scriptures. As we teach the Scriptures we must not only seek to bring about understanding but healing and restoration of our brothers and sisters so that we may walk in unity. We must reach out to the afflicted, the hurting, the lost, and the searching in our world and bring them into the body by sharing with them the truth that God loves them so much that he sent Christ to die for their sins and wants to heal them of all hurt and pain so that they might find joy and purpose in their lives. Unity and edification are essential to honoring and glorifying God in our worship.

In the Beauty of His Holiness

Our culture often states that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, yet the only glimpse of truth in that statement is seen when God is recognized as the Beholder. There is a societal tendency toward extreme relativism with respect to beauty. Beauty is often seen as whatever effort is put forth by an individual that reflects his artistry, however obscure, unorthodox, or repulsive it may be. As Christians, however, we understand that there is absolute beauty and that it is seen in all its perfection in the triune Godhead. The world we see around us reflects not only visual beauty, but beauty of design and order. The grand Designer and Artist created us in his image with artistic abilities and talents that reflect His creativity (Isa. 43:7). Therefore, we glorify and worship Him as we pursue excellence, using the talents and creativity he has given us to the best of our abilities.

In the book of Exodus, the Lord called Bezalel to design the tabernacle and all the priestly garments so that they would reflect the glory and beauty of God (Ex. 28:8). Likewise, all of our artistic endeavors should seek beauty and excellence not only in their outward appearance or utterance, but in their design and crafting. The Church must combat the idea of art for art’s sake and replace this with the truth of art for God’s sake. Our artistic undertakings must flow from hearts that seek to honor God by reflecting his beauty with the understanding that our artistic offerings are not acceptable based on beauty, but that they find their acceptance based on the person of Jesus Christ (1 Tim. 2:5). Nothing we can create could every encapsulate or properly reflect the actual beauty of God, yet God does not look upon our creations and judge them based solely on their beauty, rather he looks to the heart of the creator. We have been given abilities and our offerings to God should reflect an excellent pursuit of those abilities and a diligent approach to cultivating the skills with which we have been blessed. As we offer our best to God through Jesus Christ, with clean hands and a pure heart, he looks with favor upon us, accepts our offerings, and is thereby glorified.

How Then Will We Worship?

As we reflect upon the authentic worship of God, we see that integrity is paramount, not only theologically, but with respect to our individual lives. The pursuit of truth through the reading and proclamation of the Scriptures edifies the body of believers and brings about unity that can only be found through the working of the Holy Spirit as we become more like Christ. All of these aspects have at their center obedience and excellence as we bring an offering to the Lord in righteousness, reflecting the beauty of a holy and perfect Designer and Artisan who desires excellence in our worship of Him. As the negative effects of society continue to impact the Church, we as authentic worshiping Christians must tap into the hearts and minds of the highly spiritual culture in which we live and show them that true meaning and purpose come only through the worship of God through the saving power of Christ, in a personal relationship with Him. All other types of worship found in our society pale in comparison to the joy that comes from honoring and glorifying Christ. We must live lives that reflect the love Christ has shown us, giving ourselves up as an offering, just as Christ gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering to God (Eph. 5:1).