Is the doctrinal statement of the church clear and precise?

The Valley Remnant Church uses the historic Second London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 as a concise representation of the fundamental Biblical doctrines held to by the leadership.

What is the main preaching philosophy of the leadership?

The main preaching philosophy of the leadership of The Valley Remnant Church is expository preaching.

What is expository preaching?

Expository preaching embodies the practice of presenting the meaning of a Bible passage entirely and precisely as it was intended by God.

Is there a membership class or any other requirement to fulfill prior to becoming a member?

Yes, we are offering new members classes to inform and instruct new prospective members about the mission and vision as well as the orders and functions of the church.

How is the music ministry of the church used?

The music ministry of the church is used as a tool for worship and discipleship. The music selections are used to teach and allow us to get the Word of God into our hearts and minds.

What is a Reformed Baptist church?

A Reformed Baptist church holds to historic Reformed theology, often called the doctrines of grace, together with believer's baptism by immersion. We confess our faith using the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith, and we are committed to the authority of Scripture, the sovereignty of God in salvation, and Christ-centered, expository preaching.

What is the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith?

The 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith is a historic summary of Reformed Baptist belief, first published by Particular Baptists in England. It closely follows the Westminster Confession and the Savoy Declaration, sharing their Reformed theology while affirming believer's baptism and congregational church government. We hold to it as a faithful summary of what Scripture teaches.

What is the difference between a Reformed Baptist and a Presbyterian?

Reformed Baptists and Presbyterians share the same doctrines of grace and a high view of Scripture. The main differences are baptism and church government. Reformed Baptists baptize professing believers by immersion, while Presbyterians also baptize the infant children of believers. We also differ in our understanding of the covenants, often called 1689 Federalism.

Do Reformed Baptists believe in the doctrines of grace (Calvinism)?

Yes. We affirm the doctrines of grace, sometimes summarized as the five points of Calvinism: total depravity, unconditional election, particular redemption, effectual calling, and the perseverance of the saints. More than five points, we hold to a whole-Bible Reformed theology that magnifies God's sovereign grace in salvation.

Where is The Valley Remnant Church located?

We meet at 130 Greenwood Ave., Belle Vernon, PA 15012, serving the Mid-Mon Valley including Monessen, Monongahela, Donora, Charleroi, Rostraver, Perryopolis, and Speers.

What are your service times?

Sunday School begins at 10:15 AM and Lord's Day Worship at 11:00 AM each Sunday. The Forge, our men's gathering, meets Wednesdays at 6:00 PM, and The Hearth, our women's gathering, meets Thursdays at 7:00 PM. An afternoon service is held on the last Sunday of each month at 2:00 PM.

Is there a Reformed Baptist church near me in the Mid-Mon Valley?

Yes. The Valley Remnant Church is a Reformed Baptist church in Belle Vernon, PA, within easy reach of Monessen, Monongahela, Donora, Charleroi, Rostraver, Perryopolis, and Speers. We would love to welcome you this Sunday.

What can I expect on my first visit?

You can expect a warm welcome, congregational singing, prayer, and a sermon that carefully explains a passage of Scripture. Come as you are. If you have questions, you can plan your visit or contact us ahead of time and we will gladly help.

Do you baptize infants?

No. We practice believer's baptism, also called credobaptism. We baptize those who profess faith in Jesus Christ, by immersion, following the pattern of the New Testament.

What Bible translation do you preach from?

We preach from the Christian Standard Bible (CSB). Our aim is to explain each passage clearly and faithfully so the whole counsel of God is made plain.

Is The Valley Remnant Church part of a denomination?

We are an independent Reformed Baptist congregation. We partner with the Reformed Baptist Network and the Mid-Atlantic Confessional Baptist Fellowship for fellowship, accountability, and the spread of the gospel.

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Is the doctrinal statement of the church clear and precise?

The Valley Remnant Church uses the historic Second London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 as a concise representation of the fundamental Biblical doctrines held to by the leadership.
What is the main preaching philosophy of the leadership?

The main preaching philosophy of the leadership of The Valley Remnant Church is expository preaching.
What is expository preaching?

Expository preaching embodies the practice of presenting the meaning of a Bible passage entirely and precisely as it was intended by God.
Is there a membership class or any other requirement to fulfill prior to becoming a member?

Yes, we are offering new members classes to inform and instruct new prospective members about the mission and vision as well as the orders and functions of the church.
How is the music ministry of the church used?

The music ministry of the church is used as a tool for worship and discipleship. The music selections are used to teach and allow us to get the Word of God into our hearts and minds.
What is a Reformed Baptist church?

A Reformed Baptist church holds to historic Reformed theology, often called the doctrines of grace, together with believer's baptism by immersion. We confess our faith using the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith, and we are committed to the authority of Scripture, the sovereignty of God in salvation, and Christ-centered, expository preaching.
What is the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith?

The 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith is a historic summary of Reformed Baptist belief, first published by Particular Baptists in England. It closely follows the Westminster Confession and the Savoy Declaration, sharing their Reformed theology while affirming believer's baptism and congregational church government. We hold to it as a faithful summary of what Scripture teaches.
What is the difference between a Reformed Baptist and a Presbyterian?

Reformed Baptists and Presbyterians share the same doctrines of grace and a high view of Scripture. The main differences are baptism and church government. Reformed Baptists baptize professing believers by immersion, while Presbyterians also baptize the infant children of believers. We also differ in our understanding of the covenants, often called 1689 Federalism.
Do Reformed Baptists believe in the doctrines of grace (Calvinism)?

Yes. We affirm the doctrines of grace, sometimes summarized as the five points of Calvinism: total depravity, unconditional election, particular redemption, effectual calling, and the perseverance of the saints. More than five points, we hold to a whole-Bible Reformed theology that magnifies God's sovereign grace in salvation.
Where is The Valley Remnant Church located?

We meet at 130 Greenwood Ave., Belle Vernon, PA 15012, serving the Mid-Mon Valley including Monessen, Monongahela, Donora, Charleroi, Rostraver, Perryopolis, and Speers.
What are your service times?

Sunday School begins at 10:15 AM and Lord's Day Worship at 11:00 AM each Sunday. The Forge, our men's gathering, meets Wednesdays at 6:00 PM, and The Hearth, our women's gathering, meets Thursdays at 7:00 PM. An afternoon service is held on the last Sunday of each month at 2:00 PM.
Is there a Reformed Baptist church near me in the Mid-Mon Valley?

Yes. The Valley Remnant Church is a Reformed Baptist church in Belle Vernon, PA, within easy reach of Monessen, Monongahela, Donora, Charleroi, Rostraver, Perryopolis, and Speers. We would love to welcome you this Sunday.
What can I expect on my first visit?

You can expect a warm welcome, congregational singing, prayer, and a sermon that carefully explains a passage of Scripture. Come as you are. If you have questions, you can plan your visit or contact us ahead of time and we will gladly help.
Do you baptize infants?

No. We practice believer's baptism, also called credobaptism. We baptize those who profess faith in Jesus Christ, by immersion, following the pattern of the New Testament.
What Bible translation do you preach from?

We preach from the Christian Standard Bible (CSB). Our aim is to explain each passage clearly and faithfully so the whole counsel of God is made plain.
Is The Valley Remnant Church part of a denomination?

We are an independent Reformed Baptist congregation. We partner with the Reformed Baptist Network and the Mid-Atlantic Confessional Baptist Fellowship for fellowship, accountability, and the spread of the gospel.

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