Here you will find a listing of some commonly asked questions about Countryside Baptist Church.
What should I expect if I attend a church service? - On Sunday mornings, we meet together for worship at 10:00 am. Sunday School is on Sunday evenings at 6:00 pm. The song portion of our service lasts for about 20 minutes, while the remainder of the time is spent listening to Bible preaching. Each of our services last approximately an hour.
Is it okay to bring my children into the Worship service? - Yes, this is not a problem. Some young children may find it difficult to leave their parents in an unfamiliar setting. Yet we believe our childen's ministry, in the long run, is the best place for helping the children learn more about God. We hope that families who begin to attend our church will come to appreciate the value of their children developing close friendships with their peers in the context of the local church.
What version of Bible the do you use? - We teach and preach from the King James Bible. We believe that for the English speaking people, it is the inspired, preserved Word of God.
What type of music can I expect to hear? - We sing many of the traditional hymns and songs of the faith.We also sing upbeat choruses and occasionally our church trio performs as well as other soloists that sing a Southern Gospel style of music. Our church choir sings stirring and uplifting numbers at every Sunday service.
Is there a dress standard at your church? - There is no specific dress code for those attending our service. We do however, teach and preach that our dress should honor the Lord and follow the Bible.
How big is your church? - We currently are averaging around 400 people in our Sunday morning worship center. We are currently in a building program that will allow us to seat 1,000 people. Even though the numbers are large, our church has retained a small church feel through small groups and through the genuine friendliness of our people.
What type of preaching will I hear? -Preaching is the center of the worship service. Pastor Wilson preaches practical messages that will cause you to both laugh and cry, but most of all be motivated as you walk through life.
Do you have a teen program? - We have a very well-established youth program that averages over 60 teens per week. Our full time Youth Pastor (Patrick) and his wife, Kathryn, have a team of helpers, including Jimmy and Ronda Wells who teach the 6th-8th grade teens. Patrick & Kathryn O'Tuel teach our 9th through 12th graders.
How long has you church existed? - Our church was started in 1984.
Who leads the church? - While we believe that the church itself is the final authority in all matters of church government, we realize God has given us a pastor to lead us. He is assisted by the deacons of the church.