Community Baptist Church Henderson KY Henderson

Community Baptist Church Henderson KY

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Henderson 1026 Pebble Creek Drive

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#SimpleMiracles

“We are as capable as Naaman of being so focused on our own complex efforts, the way we think power is supposed to work, the voices we think we're supposed to listen to, that we miss the miracle god is actually working. Such miracles are not found in the halls of power. They are nearly impossible to see if we ignore the voices on the margins. They are often profoundly simple. The work of god is not an Easter egg buried under 15 layers of complex clues we must decode. The work of god is not a reward for placing the right gifts in the right hands or pleasing the right person in the right seat of power.”

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#AmplifyVoices

“That these voices are heard turns out to be a deciding factor in all that comes to pass. Without the slave girl's advice to begin the journey or the servant's suggestions when he's about to go home defeated, this miracle arguably would not have happened. The most powerful people very nearly messed everything up. The least powerful people basically made it all possible. Or at least offered the guidance which set Naaman up to simply listen to the word from the man of god, Elisha, and experience the healing god would provide.”

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#GodsGuidance

“The role of the prophet standing beyond the halls of power is to call attention to the word and work of god, to direct people toward what god is doing, especially at a time when those who occupy the halls of power do not always seem interested in attending to what god is doing. When Naaman arrives, it is not Elisha's job to perform a magic trick which heals him. It is Elisha's job to direct him toward where God's healing can be found.”

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Visiting

When and where are services?
Services and activities are held at **1026 Pebble Creek Drive, Henderson, KY 42420**. Sunday Bible study is at **9:45 AM CT**, worship is at **10:45 AM CT**, and Wednesday Bible study is at **5:30 PM CT**. Choir practice is Wednesdays at **6:30 PM CT**. (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/contact/)

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Can someone attend while exploring Christianity or questioning their beliefs?
Yes. Community Baptist welcomes people who are new to church, and says, “Come as you are.” The church also encourages sincere questions and examination of scripture, and values honest dialogue and differences of opinion. (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/; https://communitybaptistchurch.org/what-we-believe/)

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Is registration required, or can someone simply arrive?
For a regular church visit, the website doesn’t mention registration—you’re welcome to come as you are. (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/)

For the blood drive, the church encourages donors to reserve an appointment in advance, but the page doesn’t say whether walk-ins are accepted. (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/give-blood/)

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Kids & families

Do children need advance registration, and can visiting families participate?
The website doesn’t mention advance registration. Visiting middle-school students are welcome—the church invites families to bring students who’d enjoy connecting with the youth group. Meetings are Wednesday nights in the upstairs Youth Room. (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/youth/)

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Beliefs

What denomination or network does the church belong to?
Community Baptist Church identifies as Baptist and is affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) and the CBF Kentucky chapter. The church describes itself as independent and self-governing. (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/what-we-believe/)

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What are its stated core beliefs?
Community Baptist Church generally accepts the *Baptist Faith and Message* and names these core principles:

- **Jesus Christ** embodies God’s revelation and grace.
- **Scripture** is inspired by God, and people are encouraged to study and interpret it as led by the Holy Spirit.
- **Believers’ freedom and responsibility:** each believer is competent before God in matters of faith.
- **Local-church autonomy:** the congregation governs itself, without outside control.
- **Religious liberty and church–state separation:** the church values freedom of belief and open dialogue.
- **Democratic governance:** members have equal votes, with decisions made by majority rule.
- **Unity with diversity:** the church seeks to be inclusive, welcoming sinners, and treating members equally regardless of race, gender, social status, or national origin.

The church also recommends baptism by immersion and practices open communion for all Christians. (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/what-we-believe/)

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How does it practice baptism and communion, and who can participate?
Baptism by immersion is recommended as a symbol of the remission of sin and new life in Christ. The church’s statement does not specify who is eligible for baptism. (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/what-we-believe/)

Communion is open to all Christians. The church describes it as the Lord’s table and trusts each believer to discern their participation before the Lord. (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/what-we-believe/)

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What roles can women hold in church leadership?
Women can serve in all aspects of church leadership and Christian ministry. Community Baptist’s examples include Lauren McDuffie as senior pastor and Heather McCormick as deacon chairperson; women also serve in staff and ministry leadership roles. (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/what-we-believe/) (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/our-leadership/)

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What are its stated policies concerning LGBTQ people?
The website does not state a specific policy on LGBTQ people or relationships. It does say the church seeks to be “an inclusive body of believers,” accepts all sinners as Christ accepts them, and views members as equal regardless of gender, among other characteristics. It also describes openness to differences of opinion as a strength. These statements indicate a general commitment to inclusion, but don’t specify an LGBTQ position. (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/what-we-believe/)

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Who leads the church, and how are leaders accountable?
Rev. Lauren McDuffie is the senior pastor. The church also lists a deacon chairperson, trustee chairperson, treasurer, and moderator/corporation president among its administrative leaders. (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/our-leadership/)

Leaders are accountable within a self-governed congregation: the church says members govern democratically, with equal votes and majority rule, and that no outside person or organization controls the local church. (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/what-we-believe/)

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Teaching

Which recent sermons would help someone understand the teaching?
The most helpful recent sermons are:

- **August 9 — “Under the Table” (Mark 7:24–30):** It asks us to notice people and experiences we may overlook and to look beyond our assumptions—closely matching the Naaman sermon’s emphasis on listening to voices at the margins. ([44:55 from November 11, 2026]) (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/summer2026/)
- **August 16 — “No Words” (Job 2:11–13):** This message explores showing up for someone who is suffering, even when words or solutions aren’t available. (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/summer2026/)
- **September 6 — “What’s Next?” (Acts 27:1, 7–26):** It considers how God can make a way forward when events go badly and we have to release our expectations. That connects with the Naaman sermon’s point that God’s work can be missed when we insist on how things are supposed to happen. ([47:21 from November 11, 2026]) (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/summer2026/)

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How does the church talk about sin, confession and forgiveness?
The church describes sin in the context of a “hurting and sinful world,” while emphasizing acceptance: it says the church will accept sinners as Christ accepts us and regards all God’s children as objects of salvation and forgiveness. It connects baptism with the remission of sin and new life in Christ. The website does not specify a particular practice of confession. (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/what-we-believe/)

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How does the teaching approach community and honesty with others?
The teaching approaches community as a practice of courageous, honest conversation: asking where someone is from, where it hurts, what they need, and where to go next. These questions invite people to share their stories and needs, and to care for one another rather than stay at the surface. When someone is suffering, the teaching also values seeing and acknowledging their pain; sometimes presence and prayer matter more than trying to fix things. (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/summer2026/)

We teach that honest community requires listening without assuming whose voice matters most. In Naaman’s story, guidance from a slave girl and his servants—people with less power—helped point him toward healing, while assumptions about where power resided nearly derailed the outcome. ( [43:53 from November 11, 2026] ) In practice, that means taking others seriously and building relationships marked by love and acceptance. (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/what-we-believe/)

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How does the church approach doubt and suffering?
The church allows room for doubt and honest questions: it encourages people to examine and interpret scripture, and regards open dialogue and differences of opinion as healthy rather than requiring uniformity. In a sermon on Naaman, we also recognize how hard it can be to trust a solution that seems too simple, and encourage listening, letting go of expectations, and wondering again. (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/what-we-believe/) ([42:44 from November 11, 2026]) ([47:21 from November 11, 2026])

In suffering, the church emphasizes seeing and acknowledging people’s pain rather than minimizing it or rushing to fix it. Its examples include Hannah turning to God when others fail to understand her, and Job’s friends offering their presence and silence; the church describes presence and prayer as meaningful gifts when explanations aren’t what someone needs. (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/summer2026/)

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How does the church approach faith and work?
The church frames faith in action as serving others: its purpose is to be Christ’s presence in a world in need, and it encourages members to take part in ministry, share their blessings with people in need, and spread Christ’s love with compassion. (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/what-we-believe/)

We also emphasize that God’s work is not limited to powerful institutions or impressive efforts; it can be present in overlooked places and made known through voices society may discount. That points to an approach to work marked by humility, attentiveness, and valuing others. ([47:21 from November 11, 2026]) ([44:55 from November 11, 2026]) The sources do not lay out a separate teaching about careers or workplace practices.

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Is an answer based on an official statement or an interpretation of sermons?
It depends on the answer’s source: claims drawn from the “What We Believe” page are official church statements, while conclusions drawn from the Naaman sermon are interpretations of that biblical story. For example, the website states the church’s beliefs about Scripture and the priesthood of believers; the sermon interprets Naaman’s story as showing how people can overlook simple help and voices outside centers of power. (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/what-we-believe/; [47:21 from November 11, 2026])

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Community

Which groups currently meet, and when?
The **Middle School Youth Ministry** meets **Wednesday nights** in the upstairs Youth Room. The church says it plans to add a High School group as the ministry grows; it does not list a specific meeting time. (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/youth/)

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Are there groups or introductory gatherings open to newcomers?
Yes. Community Baptist welcomes newcomers and says there are ministries for children, youth, and adults. Its Youth Ministry is restarting with a Wednesday-night group for middle school students and invites students to join. The website doesn’t mention a separate newcomer orientation or introductory gathering. (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/; https://communitybaptistchurch.org/youth/)

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Who can answer a question the published information doesn't resolve?
The church’s Senior Pastor, Lauren McDuffie, is a good person to ask. (https://communitybaptistchurch.org/our-leadership/)

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