FAQ
Q. Where does the church meet?
A. For all Sunday morning meetings, we utilize Cushing Elementary School, located in the heart of Delafield's downtown, on Genesee St. / Highway C, just one block north of I-94.
For our Wednesday evening meeting, we utilize Lake Country Christian Academy, also on Highway C, just one block south of Highway 16. The school is visible from C, but access is through Watertown Plank Rd. only (east at the four way stop just south of Highway 16).
Q. What time are the services?
A. Sunday AM Worship is at 10:15. Adult Bible Fellowships and Sunday School for children are available at 9:15 AM.
Bible study and prayer begins at 7 PM on Wednesday evenings.
Q. What should I expect my first visit?
A. Expect a warm greeting, directions for where to go, the public reading of Scripture, God-honoring musical worship, and a substantial sermon from God's Word.
Q. Does the church have classes for children?
A. Yes! Sunday School is available at 9:15 AM on Sunday morning. The children begin AM Worship with their parents, but are dismissed before the sermon for a Kid's Church time that aims to teach children at their level. Each of our children's classes are staffed by trained and carefully screened personnel.
Q.Does the church have a nursery?
A. Yes! Nursery services are available for all Sunday morning activities. Our nursery staff is trained, caring, and carefully screened.
Q. How do people normally dress?
A. While the pastors and those leading the services are typically dressed in traditional Sunday clothing, others opt for a more casual or "business casual" look. Our chief concern is that you come, not what you wear when you do!
Q. Why is the church named Lakewood?
A. Pastor Dave and Emiley chose Lakewood in order to communicate that we are a church with a heart for our community, i.e. "Lake Country."
Q. What does Lakewood believe?
A. You can view an abbreviated doctrinal statement here.
Q. Why is Lakewood a baptist church? What does that mean?
A.
- That the Bible is our only authority.
- That official church membership should be reserved for those who have been saved (i.e. believed the gospel) and Scripturally baptized.
- That churches should be autonomous. This means that a Baptist church does not answer to a Bishop or to a denominational board of directors. A Baptist church is directly accountable to Jesus Christ and then to its membership as a whole.
- That every believer is a priest before God. In other words, believers do not need anyone to go to God on our behalf. Because Jesus has made for us a new and living way, we can approach God with boldness based upon the work of Jesus Christ alone.
- That churches should practice two ordinances, baptism and the Lord’s supper, but that these are not required for salvation. Baptism is a public declaration that one has believed the gospel and is a picture of that reality. The Lord’s supper is a time of memorial, examination, and celebration as the church commemorates the death of the Lord. Partaking in the Lord’s supper or being baptized, however, does nothing to contribute to an individual’s salvation.
- That believers possess individual soul liberty; in other words, each believer is alone answerable to God for his actions.
- That the church should remain separate from the state. In other words, we do not believe it is the rightful prerogative of the government to instruct the church regarding its doctrine or practice.
- That the church should be organized by two elected offices, pastor and deacon. Deacons are elected to serve the body, while pastors are elected to oversee and shepherd.
