Frequently Asked
You probably have questions. Here is a list of questions that we receive all the time. Enjoy!
Reaching People • Loving God • Impacting Our World
What kind of church is The Rock?
Above all, we are a church that is committed to Reach people for Jesus Christ. We believe that this is the most important issue in all of life. Second, we are a church committed to growing in our Love relationship with God. Our third focus is to Impact our world by sending individuals out to reach others for the cause of Jesus Christ.
Is The Rock part of a particular denomination?
We are associated with Converge Worldwide. A group of churches (currently about 1,500 of them) who cooperate to help people in the U.S. and other countries hear and understand the good news of Jesus Christ as it is explained in the Bible. This is a voluntary association and Converge Worldwide does not have a direct voice in how The Rock operates. Major decisions at The Rock are made by the leadership and the congregation of The Rock of Southwest.
What about membership?
We encourage people to become members of THE ROCK. It is a way of indicating your commitment to the people and the ministry. However, anyone who has a personal relationship with Christ and whose lifestyle reflects that commitment may serve the Lord in all kinds of ministry even if they are not a member. To become a member at THE ROCK we ask people to attend our “Next Step” classes. Step #1 is Your Life in Christ and Membership Classes.
What about baptism?
As a church we believe that baptism is for believers and is by immersion. We do not baptize infants but do encourage parents to have each of their children dedicated which is a public declaration of their intent to be godly parents. Dedications are held several times a year. (See Baptism)
How is money handled at The Rock?
The Rock has a Board of Elders that is ultimately responsible for handling the financial affairs of the church. A Treasurer, Financial Secretary, and Business Administrator, working under the direction and supervision of the elders, handle all of the record keeping and distribution of funds. Giving records are held in strict confidence. Giving statements are prepared annually and mailed to people’s homes by January 31, or upon request. Any question you have about finances can be directed to the church office.
Our church is financially dependent on God’s provisions. These provisions primarily come through the generous and faithful gifts of the people who care about the ministry of this church.
A special benevolence offering is taken following the communion service on the first Sunday of each month. These funds are used by the Deacon team to help people within our church family or community who are facing short-term financial challenges.
How do I get involved?
To become involved at the Rock of Southwest we encourage people to:
- Attend a worship service each week
- Join a Growth Group
- Attend the Next Steps classes
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