2 /5 Shannon Jennings: If you like contemporary worship, identify with Baptist traditions, crave emotionally charged sermons, and believe in multiple baptisms you will really enjoy this church. However, if you are looking for a church that is open-minded/open-hearted/no judgement this “may” not be a good fit. I attended for 3 years before pursuing covenant membership. I ended up making the personal decision to withdraw after learning their core values. In a nutshell they believe: elder positions are restricted to men, inner culture is exclusive, and the church is a member of the Southern Baptist Convention. During this covenant process I felt alienated and excluded. I was being asked to jump over a series of hurdles in order to become a member. It just didnt feel right. The culture was also materialistic in both Denton and Flower Mound. I’ve grown up in small Methodist churches. Leaving the village brought me to a different village where I found a unified, inclusive church that accepted me with open arms and embraced the believer that I have been. No baptism needed. Matt, please speak gently, with a still small voice so that everyone can hear.
