Salvation

Salvation is the acceptance of the redeeming and sin-removing work of Jesus Christ on the Cross. When one comes to Christ they must confess their sins, personally acknowledge Jesus as the only Lord and Savior and commit to a Jesus-like Biblical lifestyle. When one becomes a Believer in Jesus, they join His forever family, received His Holy Spirit, and begin an amazing journey as a new creation in Christ. The old has past away, the Grace of Jesus covers our sins, and the new life as a Child of God has begun.    

The Bible highly encourages those who have become Believers in Christ and have a personal relationship with the Savior Jesus to follow his instructions… and be baptized. At Whittington Church, we believe the most Scriptural mode of baptism is by immersion. Those who are accepted to be baptized by Whittington Church also become members of the church upon baptism.    

Those desiring membership in the Whittington Church are asked to read and sign our new member information document entitled ‘Discover Whittington' and are required to meet with a pastor or elder, who will answer any questions and discuss any issues arising from the candidate's spiritual experience and former church relationships. Formal membership in a church is important for a number of reasons:

1. It identifies an individual as one committed to the mission and ministry of Whittington 
2. It allows an individual to address and vote on issues brought before the church at Quarterly Business Meetings
3. It opens up doors of leadership in the ministry of the church
4. It allows certain privileges of usage of church facilities