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About Fellowship Baptist Church
Learn who we are, what we believe, and why we exist.
Church Covenant
Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior, and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, we do now in the presence of God, angels and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another as one body in Christ.
We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge, holiness, and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrines; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expense of the church, the relief of the poor and the spread of the gospel through all nations.
We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements and exemplary in our deportment; to avoid all tattling, backbiting and excessive anger; to abstain from the sale and use of intoxicating drink as a beverage; and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Savior.
We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Savior to secure it without delay.
We moreover engage that when we remove from this place, we will, as soon as possible, unite with some other church, where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God's Word.
OUR CHURCH
Who We Are
Fellowship Baptist Church exists to share the hope of Jesus Christ with our community in Baxter Springs, Kansas. We are a church that believes you should come as you are — no dress code, no pretense, just an open door and a warm welcome.
Our church family is committed to biblical teaching, authentic worship, and genuinely caring for one another. God has given us a unique heart for those walking through addiction and brokenness, and we have seen Him do a tremendous work setting lives free through the power of Jesus.
Whether you are new to faith or have followed Jesus for decades, you will find a place here where you are welcomed, known, and loved. We truly are the ER for the broken — and everyone is welcome.
WHAT DRIVES US
Our Mission & Values
Biblical Teaching
Everything we do is rooted in the truth of God's Word.
Authentic Community
We believe life is better together — in worship, in service, and in friendship.
Gospel Mission
We exist to share the hope of Jesus Christ with every person in our community.
OUR FAITH
What We Believe
The Bible
We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God.
God
We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Jesus Christ
We believe in the deity of Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, bodily resurrection, and His coming return.
Salvation
We believe salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone.
The Church
We believe the local church is the primary means through which God works in the world today.
Baptism
We believe in believer's baptism by immersion as a public declaration of faith.
OUR ASSOCIATION
Part of Something Bigger
Fellowship Baptist Church is a proud member of the Southeast Kansas Baptist Association (SEKBA), a network of like-minded churches committed to cooperative ministry, church planting, and serving the communities of Southeast Kansas together.
OUR TEAM
Meet Our Leadership
Shane Dotson
Senior Pastor
Pastor Shane has served Fellowship Baptist Church since December 2014. He has a heart to share the love of Jesus with his church and the community, and God has called him to minister especially to those walking through addiction. He truly believes you are to come as you are and let Jesus change everything. The church is truly the ER for the broken
Trisha Dotson
Children's Sunday School / Children's Church
Mark Gentry
Associate Pastor / Sunday School Teacher, Journey
Kim Gentry
Praise & Worship Leader
Barbara Sharp
Treasurer / Ladies Sunday School Teacher
Bill Martin
Men's Sunday School Teacher
Justin Barnes
Youth Sunday School Teacher
Karen Baker
Sunday School Director
Ready to Connect?
We would love to meet you. Come as you are — you are welcome here.
Fellowship Baptist Church
Serving Baxter Springs and the surrounding Southeast Kansas communities.
Contact
1124 Kansas Ave
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
417-529-4565
[email protected]
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