We Are Christians
We follow the Lord Jesus Christ and seek to honor Him in all things. As His disciples, we are committed to His mission—sharing the good news of salvation with the world and growing together in faith and obedience.
We Are Protestants
Rooted in the Five Solas of the Reformation, we joyfully affirm these biblical truths:
Scripture Alone – God’s Word is our ultimate authority.
Grace Alone – Salvation is a gift from God, not earned by works.
Faith Alone – We are saved by grace through faith, not by our own efforts.
Christ Alone – Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation.
Glory to God Alone – All things exist for God’s glory.
We Are Baptists
As Baptists, we hold to convictions that shape our life together as a local church:
Bible as the Final Authority – Scripture alone governs what we believe and how we live.
Regenerate Church Membership – The church is composed of those who have personally trusted in Christ for salvation.
Priesthood of All Believers – Every believer has direct access to God and the responsibility to serve Him faithfully.
Autonomy of the Local Church – Each congregation is self-governing under the headship of Christ.
Baptism for Believers Only – We practice believer’s baptism by immersion as an outward sign of faith in Christ.
Our Guiding Values
Our church life and ministry are guided by these biblical principles:
Be a Berean – Study the Scriptures daily, as the Bereans did, to grow in truth.
By His Grace, for His Glory – All that we are and all that we do are by God’s grace and for His glory.
1 Corinthians 15:10; 1 Corinthians 10:31
God Is Most Glorified in Us When We Are Most Satisfied in Him – Our deepest joy is found in delighting in God.
Missions Exists Because Worship Doesn’t – We share the gospel because Christ is worthy of worship among all peoples.
In Essentials, Unity; In Non-Essentials, Liberty; In All Things, Charity – We pursue unity in the core truths of the faith, liberty in secondary matters, and love in everything.
Romans 14:1–15:7; 1 Corinthians 16:14
We are passionate about living out these truths and invite you to join us as we seek to glorify God and make disciples.
If you have questions about our beliefs or would like to learn more about who we are, please reach out:
📞 Phone: (712) 276-2217
📧 Email: morningsidebaptistsc@gmail.com
The best way to understand who we are is to come worship with us in person — we would love to meet you and share in fellowship together.