Contact Us
- Phone: (614) 844-4477
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- Mailing Address: 6200 Linworth Road, Worthington, OH 43085
ARTICLE I - Name
The name of this church is Linworth Baptist Church (“LBC”).
ARTICLE II - Authority
There is one eternal and true living God. All mankind is made in his image, created for himself and his glory. Mankind, however, sinned against God, and as a result, all persons are separated from God, justly deserving condemnation in hell forever. Yet, in his mercy and lovingkindness, God sent his son Jesus Christ to save sinners. Jesus Christ was perfectly obedient to God’s will, died on the cross, and defeated sin and death by rising from the dead three days later. Those who confess their sin and trust in Jesus Christ as Lord are forgiven of all their sin and have a restored relationship with God. By the help of the Holy Spirit, believers in Jesus Christ continue to grow in their relationship with God and conformity to his Word. (Genesis 1:1, 27-28, 3:2; Romans 6:23; 1 Timothy 1:15; Titus 3:4-7; Ephesians 2:8-10)
The church of Jesus Christ consists of every person who has faithfully believed in him. A local church is a congregation of faithful believers in Jesus Christ who covenant together for the sound preaching of God’s Word, baptism, and the Lord’s Supper. The true mission of the church is the faithful witnessing of Jesus Christ to all people. (Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 2:37-41; Acts 20:28, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26)
Based on these truths, LBC is a local church of baptized believers, associated by a covenant of faith that observes the ordinances of Jesus Christ, is governed by New Testament doctrine, and exercises the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in a local church by the Word of God. LBC exercises its biblical right of self-government under the authority of Jesus Christ. Although it is appropriate for local churches to cooperate with each other in contending for the faith and in the furtherance of the good news of Jesus Christ, in matters of membership, policy, government, discipline, and benevolence, LBC shall make its own decisions subject solely to God’s Word. (Acts 2:41-42; 1 Corinthians 11:2; Ephesians 1:22-23; Ephesians 4:11-12; Acts 20:17-28; 1 Timothy 3:1-15; Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 5:23-24)
ARTICLE III - Membership
Section 1 - Reception into Membership
Section 2 – Expectations and Privileges of Membership
Section 3 – Removal from Membership
ARTICLE IV – Officers
Section 1 – Leadership Board
Section 2 – Elders
Section 3 – Deacons
Section 4 – Senior Pastor
Section 5 – Additional Pastors
Any additional pastors shall satisfy the qualifications for the office of elder in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9 and be called and dismissed in the same manner as the Senior Pastor. All pastors shall serve in the office of elder and exemplify godly character, be in harmony with the doctrine and philosophy of the church, and give evidence of spiritual gifts appropriate for their specific areas of ministry. They shall work under the direction of the Senior Pastor.
Section 6 - Appointments and Committees
ARTICLE V - Meetings
Section 1 - Regular Meetings
LBC will meet for public worship each Sunday. In addition, there will be times set aside for prayer and Bible study during the week. LBC will observe the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of each month, except on special occasions when it may be changed by the Senior Pastor. Baptismal services will be arranged whenever there are candidates.
Section 2 - Member Meetings
ARTICLE VI - Finances
ARTICLE VII - Amendments
This Constitution may be amended at any member meeting by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present. The proposed amendments shall be presented or made available at a regular service for at least two Sundays preceding said member meeting.
Revised October 10, 2021