Frequently Asked Questions
Planning Your Visit
Where are you located?
We’re located off Aero Drive near the airport. While we’re close, we’re not at the main airport entrance—the properties connect on the back side of the airport.
When do you meet?
We meet at the following times:
- Sundays at 9am for Bible classes
- Sundays at 10am for worship
- Sundays at 6pm for worship
- Wednesdays at 7:00pm for Bible classes
Where do I park?
Visitor parking is available by both entrances — choose any open spot.
Is there something for my kids?
At Memorial Church of Christ, we love our kids. From infants to teens, we help them learn about Jesus in an engaging and meaningful way. Learn more about our kids’ Bible classes here.
Is there a nursery?
Yes. We have a nursery during worship for infants through toddlers.
What do I wear?
What you wear isn’t what matters most here. Modest and comfortable is perfect — whether that looks like jeans or a suit, you’ll be warmly welcomed at Memorial church of Christ.
What are services like?
Our Sunday mornings begin with a 45-minute Bible class, followed by our worship service with communion, singing, prayer, and a Bible-centered message. From start to finish, expect about two hours.
We also gather Sunday evenings for a one-hour worship service.
On Wednesdays, we meet for a 45-minute Bible class and a brief worship period. The evening wraps up in about an hour.
Bible Questions
Does Baptism Have to Be for the Forgiveness of Sins?
Scripture connects baptism with the forgiveness of sins. A look at what your baptism was a response to, and when being baptized again is appropriate.
Are Churches of Christ legalistic?
Teaching obedience to Jesus is not legalism by itself. Salvation is God's gift by grace (), and those who love Jesus keep His commands (). Legalism is trusting your obedience to earn salvation or binding rules God has not given.
Can I be baptized today?
Yes, when you are ready. In Acts, people who heard and believed were baptized without unnecessary delay, some the same day (; ; ). Scripture gives no requirement to wait for a scheduled service or a particular day.
What is the difference between the Church of Christ and Seventh-day Adventists?
They share belief in Jesus, Scripture and immersion, but differ on the Sabbath, the authority of Ellen G. White, what happens after death, salvation and organization. The New Testament shows Christians gathering on the first day of the week (; ).
Does it matter which church I go to?
Yes. What a congregation teaches influences what you believe about God, how you worship Him and how you follow Christ. Jesus said, "I will build my church" (), so His teaching should guide what His people believe and practice. Test everything ().
Why do people walk forward at the end of the sermon?
During the invitation, a person may come forward to ask for baptism, acknowledge sin or ask for prayers. The New Testament gives no command requiring an invitation song or a walk down the aisle. Walking forward is one way to make a spiritual need known.
Can a Christian fall from grace?
Yes. Paul spoke of those who had "fallen away from grace" (), and Hebrews warns believers against an unbelieving heart (). God also promises security to those who follow Him, and He forgives those who return, repent and seek His forgiveness.
What is the difference between the Church of Christ and the Assemblies of God?
They differ on salvation, baptism, tongues, miraculous gifts, worship and leadership. The Assemblies of God teaches tongues as the initial evidence of Spirit baptism. Churches of Christ understand tongues and prophecy to have served a purpose in the early church ().
How is the Church of Christ different from the Eastern Orthodox Church?
The two differ on authority, leadership, icons and saints, baptism and worship. Orthodox Christians read Scripture within Holy Tradition. Churches of Christ measure later traditions against Scripture, which equips God's people for every good work ().
What is the difference between the Church of Christ and the Episcopal Church?
They differ on how Christians determine what God wants the church to believe and practice, and on worship, leadership and baptism. Churches of Christ hold that Scripture is sufficient and measure every practice against the New Testament ().
What is the difference between the Church of Christ and Jehovah's Witnesses?
They differ first on who Jesus is. Jehovah's Witnesses teach that He was God's first creation. Churches of Christ teach that He is eternal, fully divine and the Creator of all things (; ). They also differ on His resurrection, the Holy Spirit and eternal life.
What is the difference between the Church of Christ and Mormons?
They are separate traditions that differ on God, Scripture, salvation and authority. Joseph Smith first called his movement the Church of Christ in 1830. Both speak of restoration, but they disagree about what was lost, what needed restoring and how God reveals His will today.
What is the difference between the Church of Christ and the United Church of Christ?
They are two distinct traditions. The UCC formed in 1957 and has regional conferences and a General Synod. Churches of Christ have no governing body above the local congregation, which has its own elders (). They also differ on baptism, worship and several teachings.
What should I expect at a Church of Christ worship service?
Worship generally includes congregational singing without instruments, prayer, the Lord's Supper, preaching from the Bible and giving. Each has a purpose rooted in Scripture. Visitors are welcome, and you can ask questions about what you see.
Does the name of a church matter to God?
The Bible calls the church "the churches of Christ" () and "the church of God" (), and it never commands one name for every congregation. The names show whose people they are. A right name does not make a church faithful. Its teaching must agree with Scripture.
How do I find a church that follows the Bible?
Check whether the church teaches the Bible accurately, as the Bereans did (). Compare how it answers "What must I do to be saved?", how it worships and how its people live. Give yourself time to attend, ask questions and study the passages it uses.
Why does the Church of Christ take communion every Sunday?
Churches of Christ follow the example of , where Christians gathered on the first day of the week to break bread. Every week has a first day, so they take the Lord's Supper each Sunday to remember Jesus' death (). No explicit command sets the frequency.
What is the difference between the Lutheran Church and the church of Christ?
Both teach that Jesus is the Son of God and that salvation comes by God’s grace. They differ on faith alone, infant baptism, the Lord’s Supper, worship and the role of written confessions beside Scripture.
Is the sinner’s prayer in the Bible?
No. The Bible teaches us to confess Jesus as Lord and turn from sin, but no one in the New Testament is told to repeat a sinner’s prayer to be saved. In Peter told believers to repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins.
Is the Church of Christ a Denomination
A plain answer to a fair question, and a look at what the word denomination actually means — since it means different things to different people.
Churches of Christ and Pentecostal Churches: What Are the Key Differences?
Both take Jesus and the Bible seriously. The clearest difference concerns miraculous spiritual gifts, and what Scripture says about the purpose they served.
Churches of Christ and Presbyterian Churches: What Are the Key Differences?
Where Presbyterian churches and churches of Christ agree, and where they differ on salvation, baptism, church government, and confessions of faith.
Will I Be Asked for Money if I Visit a Church of Christ?
No. Visitors are never expected to give. What the Sunday contribution is for, and what to do when the tray reaches you.
Can Someone Be Saved Without Baptism? What the Thief on the Cross Teaches Us
Jesus promised paradise to a dying man who was never baptized. Why that promise does not set aside what the New Testament says about baptism today.
Churches of Christ and Methodist Churches: What Are the Key Differences?
Methodists and churches of Christ hold much in common. The differences show up in doctrinal authority, church organization, baptism, worship, and the Lord’s Supper.
The Lord’s Supper at a Church of Christ: What to Expect
A prayer, unleavened bread, the fruit of the vine, and a few quiet minutes. Here is exactly what happens every Sunday, and why.
Did My Baptism Count? How Can I Know from the Bible?
Questioning your baptism is not the same as questioning your sincerity. What the New Testament describes baptism to be, and how to compare it with your own.
Churches of Christ and the Catholic Church: What Are the Key Differences?
Both confess Jesus as the Son of God. The clearest difference is over final authority: Scripture alone, or Scripture together with church tradition.
Why Do Churches of Christ Sing Without Instruments? What Should Visitors Expect?
Visitors notice the missing piano right away. What a cappella singing sounds like in a full room, and the reason behind worshiping with voices alone.
Why Don’t Churches of Christ Baptize Babies? What the Bible Says
Baptism in the New Testament follows hearing, believing, and repenting — a response an infant cannot yet make. What that means for children and for God’s care of them.
Churches of Christ and Non-Denominational Churches: What’s the Difference?
Both are independent of any denomination, so the label alone tells you little. What to ask a church about salvation, baptism, worship, and leadership.
What Happens in a Church of Christ Bible Class? Should Visitors Attend?
What a Bible class is, what happens in one, and why a visitor is welcome to attend or skip it without anyone thinking twice.
What Does the Bible Say Baptism Is For?
Scripture ties baptism to forgiveness, entering Christ, and being saved. Why the purpose of baptism is far more than a question of timing.
What Should I Wear to a Church of Christ?
There is no dress code, and no one at the door is checking outfits. What James says about how a congregation should treat a visitor’s clothing.
Do I Have to Take the Lord’s Supper as a Visitor?
No. A guest is free to let the trays pass without comment. What the Lord’s Supper is, and why no one will press a visitor to take part.
Will I Be Pressured to Do Anything if I Visit a Church of Christ?
No. You can come in, sit down, and leave without being singled out. Why pressure has no place in following Jesus, and what to expect on a Sunday.
Do Churches of Christ Believe They’re the Only Ones Going to Heaven?
A name on a building saves no one. What churches of Christ actually teach about the one church, salvation in Christ, and who does the judging.
Why Don’t Churches of Christ Use Instrumental Music?
Singing without instruments is not a matter of preference or cost. It comes from how churches of Christ understand the New Testament’s instruction to sing.
Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation?
Yes. The New Testament repeatedly joins baptism to salvation and the forgiveness of sins. A look at the passages, and at whether that makes salvation a work.
What Do Churches of Christ Believe?
The Bible as the complete authority, Christ as the only head, no creed apart from Scripture. An overview with references so you can examine each point yourself.
How Is the Church of Christ Different From a Baptist Church?
Both baptize believers by immersion. The real difference is where baptism falls in salvation — part of coming to Christ, or a sign of salvation already received.
Are Churches of Christ a Cult?
No. Independent congregations, no human founder, no headquarters, no secret teaching. Here is a real test you can apply for yourself — to us or to anyone.