OUR CHURCH'S CONSTITUTION
We declare and establish this constitution to preserve and secure the principles of our faith and to govern the church body in an orderly manner. This constitution will preserve the liberties of each individual church member and the freedom of action of this body in relation to other churches.
Article I: Name
This body shall be known as Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Scotland Neck.
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Article II: Mission Statement/Purpose
Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church is committed to building the family of God through our ministries: Evangelism, Discipleship, Worship, Fellowship and Ministry.
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STATEMENT OF FAITH
The Holy Bible is the inspired word of God and is the basis of our statement of faith. Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church is committed, as a body of baptized believers in Jesus Christ, to share good news of salvation to lost mankind. The ordinances of the church are baptism and the Lord's Supper.
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Marriage is a biblical institution established by God as described by Scripture. We believe the biblical ideal for marriage is the uniting of one man and one woman in covenant commitment. Accordingly, this church's pastors and staff will not officiate in same-sex unions or same-sex marriages, nor will its property or resources be used for such purposes.
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Polity &
Relationships
The government of this church is vested in the body of believers who compose it. Persons duly received by the members shall constitute membership. All organizations created and empowered by the church shall report to and be accountable to the church. This church is not subject to the control of any other ecclesiastical body, but it recognizes and sustains the obligations of mutual counsel and cooperation which are common among Baptist churches.