People are sometimes surprised to learn that a church named Primitive Baptist is not backward, archaic, and generally out-of-date. "Why, seeing that you enjoy the comforts of modern living do you identify yourselves as 'primitive'?" we are often asked. As a church, we make a sincere effort to maintain the practice and doctrine exhibited in the New Testament, despite changing values and customs around us. Therefore, we are primitive, meaning first or original.
And our message? The message from our pulpit is as up-to-date as the morning newspaper. What could be more current than to hear of a sovereign God who is infinitely concerned for the welfare of His people? The God that secured the salvation of the elect for heaven through the redemption of His Son Jesus Christ also provides daily guidance for His servants as they face choices, decisions, trials, and conflicts in life. Learning how to make the right choices-- the ones that will honor God-- is a principle part of Christian activity. Therefore, much is heard from our ministers about godly, daily, living.