“God loves you. Therefore, he gives you the law, brings you under condemnation, and then says you can come out from under condemnation if you just trust the lamb. That's good. Amen. Amen. This is beautiful. book is beautiful. I wonder why people don't wanna read it. They don't wanna heed it. God's made a way of escape that you may be able to bear it. Amen. Amen. When God uses a family filled with the Holy Ghost, they'll practice obedience, they'll praise openly, and they'll point others to Jesus.”
“Hey, listen. A people that are filled with the Holy Spirit will make much of Jesus. Are y'all okay? I'm talking about what's this right here. When you get home from church, you'll be making much of Jesus. When you go to work tomorrow, you'll be making much of Jesus. When you stop by the restaurant, talk to somebody, a waitress or somebody at the register. Hey, you'll be making much of Jesus. People that are filled with the Holy Ghost, they praise God openly. They're not secret Christians. Hey. Hey. Watch this right here. They're public witnesses.”
“Are you for sure today that you're saved? He said, preacher, I'm not sure if I died right now to go to heaven. Well, you don't have to go to hell. Amen. Because god has proven his love for you. He's shown you his law to to to show you your sins and your shortcomings. Watch this right here. And he said, here's the lamb that has paid for your sin debt on the cross. And if you'll just trust him, you can go to heaven when you die. Amen? Amen.”
Services are held at Trulite Baptist Church, 4001 Trulite Church Rd, High Point, NC 27265: Sunday School at 10:00 a.m., Sunday morning worship at 11:00 a.m., Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m., and Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. (https://www.trulitebc.com/im-new)
What happens during a typical service, and how long does it last?
A typical service includes traditional hymns and classic gospel music, Bible preaching, an offering midway through, and an invitation at the end where you can respond, pray, or speak with a counselor. The church also offers classes and nursery care for different ages. The website doesn’t specify how long a service lasts. (https://www.trulitebc.com/im-new)
What is the worship format, and does it vary by service?
Trulite describes its worship as a blend of traditional hymns and classic gospel music, with Bible preaching, an offering midway through the service, and an invitation to respond at the end. The website doesn’t specify whether this format differs between Sunday morning, Sunday evening, and Wednesday services. (https://www.trulitebc.com/im-new)
Can someone attend while exploring Christianity or questioning their beliefs?
Yes—you can attend while exploring or questioning. Trulite lists regular services open on Sundays and Wednesdays, and describes its adult ministry as gathering as a community around the Bible. The website doesn’t specifically discuss visitors who are questioning their beliefs, but it doesn’t say you need to be a Christian to attend. (https://www.trulitebc.com/ministries)
Is registration required, or can someone simply arrive?
You can simply arrive for a regular church service; the church welcomes visitors and lists its service times without requiring advance registration. (https://www.trulitebc.com/im-new)
If you mean a specific event or children’s activity, the website also has a student registration form, so it’s best to check that event’s details or call the church at (336) 869-2380. (https://www.trulitebc.com/registration)
Do children need advance registration, and can visiting families participate?
Visiting families are welcome—the church invites children of all ages and says it welcomes the entire family. The website provides a Student Registration form, but it doesn’t specify that advance registration is required for regular Sunday children’s programs. (https://www.trulitebc.com/ministries) (https://www.trulitebc.com/registration)
What denomination or network does the church belong to?
Trulite Baptist Church identifies as a Baptist church and says each local church is autonomous and free from external authority or control. The website does not name a denomination-wide network or affiliation. (https://www.trulitebc.com/statement-of-faith)
Trulite Baptist Church says its theology centers on Jesus Christ, and that the Bible is its sole and final authority for faith and practice. It believes the 66 books of Scripture are inspired, inerrant, and preserved, and accepts the King James Version as its only English Bible. (https://www.trulitebc.com/statement-of-faith)
Its stated beliefs include:
- **God and creation:** One Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and creation of the universe in six literal 24-hour days. - **Jesus Christ:** The eternal Son of God became man while remaining God; He died as a substitutionary sacrifice for sin, rose bodily, ascended to heaven, and intercedes for believers. - **The Holy Spirit:** The Spirit convicts, regenerates, indwells, and seals believers; sign gifts such as tongues and healing are considered temporary. - **Humanity and salvation:** People were created in God’s image but fell into sin and cannot remedy their lost condition themselves. Salvation is God’s gift of grace, received through personal faith in Jesus Christ. - **Church and Christian life:** A New Testament church is an autonomous local assembly of baptized believers, with baptism by immersion and the Lord’s Supper as ordinances. The church also teaches separation from religious apostasy and sinful practices. - **The future and eternity:** Christ’s return is described as literal, personal, imminent, pretribulational, and premillennial. The church believes in the bodily resurrection of all people, with eternal life for the saved and everlasting conscious punishment for the unsaved. (https://www.trulitebc.com/statement-of-faith)
The website lists a woman, Emely Shaffer, as Church & Financial Secretary. It also invites people to serve in roles such as greeter, usher, media-team member, and in children’s ministries, though it doesn’t specify which of these roles women hold or whether women may serve as pastors. (https://www.trulitebc.com/staff) (https://www.trulitebc.com/serve)
What are its stated policies concerning LGBTQ people?
Trulite Baptist Church does not state a specific policy about LGBTQ people in the provided website material. Its general statement says every person has dignity and is worthy of respect and Christian love, and that believers should separate from “sinful pleasures, practices and associations”; it does not specify how those principles apply to LGBTQ people. (https://www.trulitebc.com/statement-of-faith)
Who leads the church, and how are leaders accountable?
Christ is the church’s only head. Trulite describes itself as an autonomous local church, free from external authority or control, and says the Bible is its sole and final authority for faith and practice. Its listed staff includes Pastor Erick Goff and Youth Pastor Justin Shaffer. The website does not describe a specific process for holding individual leaders accountable. (https://www.trulitebc.com/statement-of-faith) (https://www.trulitebc.com/staff)
Which recent sermons would help someone understand the teaching?
The most directly helpful recent messages are the Luke 1 sermons on a family “filled with the Holy Ghost.” They connect being Spirit-filled with living faithfully and pointing others to God. ([47:11 from November 09, 2026])
- **Practicing obedience:** We emphasize that the family’s faith showed in obedience, including faithfulness despite difficulties. ([58:30 from November 09, 2026]) - **Praising God openly:** The message also describes praise as a visible expression of faith, not something kept private. ([01:01:14 from November 09, 2026]) - **Pointing others to Jesus:** A later portion follows Elizabeth, Zacharias, and John the Baptist as examples of directing others to the Lord. ([01:06:26 from November 09, 2026])
For the church’s teaching on salvation, listen to the portion that presents God’s love, the law’s exposure of sin, and Jesus as the Lamb who paid for sin. ([01:12:32 from November 09, 2026])
How does the church talk about sin, confession and forgiveness?
We teach that sin is both a condition shared by all people and acts against God’s laws. It separates people from God and carries the penalty of spiritual death. The Bible’s law reveals that sin; it is not a way to earn salvation. (https://www.trulitebc.com/relationship-with-god)
Forgiveness and salvation come through Jesus: the church teaches that his death and resurrection paid for sin, and that a person receives forgiveness and eternal life by trusting him—not by relying on good works or religion. The church’s invitation is to confess that you are a sinner, ask God to forgive you, and turn to Jesus alone as Saviour. (https://www.trulitebc.com/relationship-with-god) Our preaching also describes the law as showing people their sin and pointing them to Jesus, the “Lamb of God,” who paid sin’s price. ([01:12:32 from November 09, 2026]) ([01:16:30 from November 09, 2026])
For someone who is already saved and has failed, we encourage confessing that sin to God and asking for forgiveness. We point to the Bible’s promise that God forgives and cleanses those who confess their sin. ([01:21:18 from November 09, 2026])
How does the teaching approach community and honesty with others?
We approach community as a shared life of faith: adults gather around the Bible and seek to live like Christ, while church members are invited to build relationships and serve together. The church also describes its youth ministry as a place to belong and grow in faith, character, and relationships. (https://www.trulitebc.com/ministries) (https://www.trulitebc.com/serve)
We teach honesty as integrity between what we say and how we live. A Christian’s actions should support their profession of faith, rather than their conduct contradicting their words. ([56:38 from November 09, 2026]) We also encourage open witness—being willing for neighbors and others to know our faith—and mutual encouragement among believers. ([01:03 from November 09, 2026]) When we fall short, we should acknowledge our sin before God and seek forgiveness. ([01:21 from November 09, 2026])
The church approaches doubt by bringing it back to God’s word and promises. In a sermon on Luke 1, we point to Zacharias asking how he could know the angel’s promise would come true; Gabriel answers by reaffirming that his prayer had been heard. The emphasis is on turning people toward the Lord, rather than relying on themselves. ([48:18 from November 09, 2026])
For suffering, we teach that hardship does not mean God’s love has changed. One sermon applied this to political disappointment, saying that nothing in the White House can change how much God loves you. ([43:06 from November 09, 2026]) We also acknowledge that people may face illness: God may answer prayers for physical healing, but ultimate deliverance from sickness and death awaits the resurrection. (https://www.trulitebc.com/statement-of-faith)
The church distinguishes **earning salvation** from **living out faith**: good works cannot save; salvation is God’s gift, received by faith in Jesus. But believers are expected to live faithfully in response. (https://www.trulitebc.com/relationship-with-god)
In daily life, that means practicing obedience and serving the Lord throughout the week—not treating church attendance or giving as a substitute for faithful living. The church also teaches that faith should show in one’s actions and witness: at work and in everyday interactions, believers should make much of Jesus and point others to Him. ([59:36 from November 09, 2026]) ([01:03 from November 09, 2026])
The church describes its aim for adults as helping them live lives modeled after Christ and put faith into practice while impacting others with the Gospel. (https://www.trulitebc.com/ministries)
Is an answer based on an official statement or an interpretation of sermons?
The church website’s **Statement of Faith** is the official statement of the church’s beliefs. A claim drawn from a sermon—such as that being “filled with the Spirit” means being controlled by the Spirit and surrendering one’s will to God—is a sermon-based explanation or application, not wording from the official statement. (https://www.trulitebc.com/statement-of-faith) ([54:58 from November 09, 2026])
The church lists Nursery (infants to age 3), Children’s Church (ages 4–6), Junior Church (ages 7–12), and Teens (grades 7–12). It also lists Soul Winning & Visitation on Saturdays and Tuesdays. The website doesn’t give separate meeting times for the children’s and teen groups. (https://www.trulitebc.com/serve)
Regular service times are Sunday School at 10:00 a.m., Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m., Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m., and Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. (https://www.trulitebc.com/serve)
Are there groups or introductory gatherings open to newcomers?
Yes. Newcomers are welcome at Sunday School, which meets Sundays at 10:00 a.m.; the church offers classes and nursery care for all ages, along with children’s, teen, and adult ministries. The website doesn’t list a separate newcomer-only gathering. (https://www.trulitebc.com/im-new) (https://www.trulitebc.com/ministries)
Can someone join groups or volunteer before becoming a member?
Yes, you can express interest in volunteering before becoming a member: the church provides a volunteer signup and lists ministry opportunities, with no membership requirement stated. (https://www.trulitebc.com/serve)
The website describes ministries for children, teens, and adults, but doesn’t specify whether membership is required to join a group. You can ask the church at office@trulitebc.com. (https://www.trulitebc.com/ministries)
Who can answer a question the published information doesn't resolve?
The church staff can help. Call **(336) 869-2380**, email **office@trulitebc.com**, or send a message through the church’s contact page. (https://www.trulitebc.com/connect)
