About Us
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A Legacy of Faithfulness
Founded in 1830, Reed Creek Baptist Church has been a faithful presence in the Hartwell community for nearly 200 years. Our mission is gospel-centered ministry—proclaiming God’s Word, making Christ-centered disciples, and equipping believers to live for God's glory.
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A Church for Hartwell
We’re located in the quiet Reed Creek area of Hartwell, just minutes from the lake. Our campus at 116 Boleman Hill Road is a place for worship, fellowship, and community ministry. Whether you're new or local, we’d love for you to see what God is doing here.
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Anchored and Active
We hold to the historic Christian faith revealed in Scripture and affirmed in the Baptist Faith and Message 2000. We trust the Bible, follow Jesus as Lord, and depend on the Spirit’s power to change lives. At RCBC, we teach truth, serve our community, worship fully, and share Christ near and far.
Mission
To faithfully proclaim the Word of God, make Christ Centered disciples, and equip believers to live for His glory.
Vision
To be a Christ-centered church where people are transformed, disciples are multiplied, and community is renewed by God’s grace
Values
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We teach and live God’s truth
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We bless and build Our Community
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We worship God with our whole lives
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We share Christ from our neighborhood to the nations
Our Beliefs
Scriptures The Holy Bible is divinely inspired and authored by God. It is His perfect revelation to humanity. It contains absolute truth, serves as the guide for salvation, and remains the ultimate standard for Christian unity, conduct, and beliefs. All Scripture points to Christ, the focus of divine revelation.
God There is one true God, the all-powerful, all-knowing Creator and Ruler of the universe, infinite in holiness and perfection. God deserves our highest love, reverence, and obedience. He is triune, revealing Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Though distinct in person, they are eternally one in essence, nature, and being.
Humanity Humanity is God’s special creation, made in His image as male and female. Originally innocent, man fell into sin by free choice, bringing sin into the human race. All people inherit a sinful nature and become transgressors, requiring God’s grace for redemption. Therefore, every person born or unborn of every race possesses full dignity and is worthy of respect and Christian love.
The Church A New Testament church is a self-governing congregation of baptized believers, united by covenant to follow Christ’s teachings, observe His ordinances, and share the gospel globally. Under Christ’s Lordship, members are accountable to Him, and the church is led by two scriptural offices: pastor/elder/overseer (reserved for qualified men) and deacon. The church also represents the Body of Christ, including all redeemed believers from every tribe, tongue, and nation.
The Family God ordained the family as the foundation of society. Marriage is a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman, reflecting Christ’s relationship with the church. Husband and wife are equal before God. Children are a blessing from conception, and parents are responsible for raising them in biblical truth through teaching, example, and discipline.
Our Statement of Faith is summarized above, and we are in agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000