Burnet Primitive Baptist Church

The meeting house is located three miles east of Burnet, Texas on Highway 29  

Meeting Schedule  Directions to the Church  Articles of Faith  

Ministry Deacons Church History Pictures

Burnet Primitive Baptist Church is located in the Hill Country of central Texas approximately 35 miles north of Austin, Texas on Hwy 29 just outside the town of Burnet, Texas. This is some of the most scenic country in the state, abounding with lakes, rivers, and hills of splendor. It is also the location of this beautiful assembly of the saints of the Lord Jesus Christ, Burnet Primitive Baptist Church.

For just over twenty-five years, this band of believers has been faithfully assembling together to worship the Lord in Spirit and in truth, continuing to contend for the faith once delivered to the saints. The congregation is not large in number, but they are faithful in heart as they meet every first and third Sunday.

The Church is not defined by its name. The true Church is identified by the landmarks that are defined by the truth of God's word. Truth is not relative to what man thinks. Truth is absolute because God is absolute truth. Therefore, truth in doctrine and in practice does matter.

The Burnet Primitive Baptist Church desires to worship in Spirit and in truth. Our Articles of Faith are included on a page in this site. A more detailed explanation of these articles is available upon request. To summarize our doctrinal belief, we believe that God is sovereign and Holy. We hold to these doctrines: Original Sin by Adam's transgression; Total Depravity of all Adam's race; Unconditional Election of God's People before the world began; Limited or Special Atonement; Effectual Calling (Regeneration or New Birth) of every child of Grace; and the Preservation of the Saint to an inheritance reserved in Heaven. Finally, we look forward to the promise of our Lord Jesus' return to gather every one of his elect people in the resurrection of the just and unjust alike. Not one of the Christ-justified Elect will be lost. The unjustified will be judged according to their works and cast into the Lake of Fire (Hell) forever.

The practice of the Church is also Biblically defined. The Lord Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church. He placed within her the two ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. He also gave the example in discipleship of the washing of the Saint's feet. We observe these two ordinances and feet-washing twice a year. Baptism (immersion in water) is defined as not the putting away the filth of the flesh, but an answer of a good conscience toward God. The Lord's Supper is a memorial to His death.

If these principles interest you, COME AND SEE!

I think you will be pleasantly surprised at the comfort found in the simplicity of worshipping in Spirit and in truth.  

Meeting Schedule

Church Services every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 10:30 A.M.

Upcoming Special Meetings

Directions to the Church

The meeting house is located three miles east of Burnet on Highway 29 between Burnet and Bertram.

Articles of Faith

Ministry

First Sundays

Elder Hugh Montgomery (Pastor) and wife Sister Nettie

Elder Hugh is also the pastor of Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church in Izoro, Texas.

Third Sundays

Elder Mark Richards, son Zachary, wife Paula, and son Ryan

Elder Mark is also the pastor of Little Vine Primitive Baptist Church in Austin, Texas.

Deacons 

L to R: Bro. Bob Weitner (deceased), Bro. Lamar Bear, Elder Bill Moseley, Bro. Johnnie Bass (deceased), Bro. Clyde Faught, and Dale Turner, Sr. (not pictured)

Pictured is the Presbytery for the ordination of Bro. Chris Meador (center) to the office of Deacon in 2004. The presbytery consisted of, left to right: Bro. David Estlack, Bro. Clyde Faught, Eld. Bill Moseley, Bro. Lamar Bear, Bro. Chris Meador, Eld. Pat Young, Bro. Bobby Moseley, Eld. Jeff Moseley, Eld. Trey Collier, and Bro. Johnie Bass.

Burnet Primitive Baptist Church sadly bows in submission to the Lord in the loss of Brother Bob Weitner to death in 2003. Our deacons have faithfully served the church for many years. We are thankful to the Lord for these gifts along with the new addition of Brother Chris.

Church History

A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1

On March 23, 1975, a group of Primitive Baptist believers desiring to assemble together in the small Texas town of Burnet met for the first time in the Bethel Community Building. This facility was eight miles east of Burnet on Highway 963. Elder Boyd Chambers was the minister and preached every 4th Sunday.

The authority of this fellowship resulted from an arm being extended by the Abilene Primitive Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas. Bro. Lamar Bear, deacon, was voted by Abilene Primitive Baptist Church to serve as assistant clerk. His function was to report monthly of these meetings. According to the records, the meetings were very spiritual and enjoyed growing attendance and interest.

On February 15, 1976, the eight charter members requested their letters be granted from Abilene Primitive Baptist Church to be placed in a newly organized Burnet Primitive Baptist Church. The constitution service was conducted on March 27, 1976. The eight members were Elder Boyd Chambers and his wife Sister Henrietta Chambers, Bro. Cody Chambers, Deacon-Bro. Lamar Bear and his wife Sister Josephine Bear, Sister Doris Bear, Deacon-Bro. Floyd Cogburn and his wife Sister Elsie Cogburn.

A presbytery was assembled consisting of six elders and ten deacons. All six elders took an active part in the service. Elder Boyd Chambers was elected as Moderator of the meeting and Elder Weldon Walker served as clerk of the presbytery. Elder Richard Martin was chosen to read the Articles of Faith. Elder Norman A. Cooper was elected to read the Rules of Decorum followed by Elder J. P. Dale who was selected to read the Church Covenant. Elder Dale prayed the Constitution prayer followed by Elder Marvin W. Smith delivering the charge to the new church body. The meeting was reported to be very Spiritual.

The deacons sitting on the presbytery were Brothers Loyd Beathgy, Elton Faught, Clifford Parar, Roy Lee, Willie Beathgy, Richard Trindale, W.S. Robinson, Palmer Sanders, L.M. Roberts, and R.L. Fuller.

This new church body was blessed to purchase and sign the deed for a plot of land to build the new building in December, 1977. On June10, 1979, the church met for the first time in a building started on the land. Almost two years later, on May 23, 1981, the church enjoyed meeting in the new auditorium, yet still unfinished. Finally, less than five years from the purchase of the lot, the church dedicated the finished building to the worship of the Lord Jesus on May 29, 1982 while enjoying a good Fifth Sunday meeting. The church continues to meet in this location at the present date.

Elder Boyd Chamber was a charter member and first pastor, serving the church faithfully and with much zeal from March, 1976 until he resigned due to health reasons on November 26, 1995. Elder Chambers remained a faithful member and served well until his death on April 4, 1998. The loss of Elder Boyd is still felt today in this congregation which remembers him with sadness of the loss, yet with great thankfulness for the gift of this faithful servant which served as pastor for almost 20 years.

Elder Don Washek came to Burnet from the Lampasas Primitive Baptist Church. Elder Washek began to exercise in the ministry, coming up under the close observance of Elder Chambers for several years. Elder Don was ordained to the full work of the ministry on September 5, 1992. He continued to exercise his gift at Burnet as well as serving as pastor of Comanche Primitive Baptist Church in Comanche, Texas. When Elder Chambers resigned, Elder Don accepted the call to pastor Burnet on December 24, 1995. Bro. Don continued until he resigned in March, 2001 to move to Waco, Texas. On July 22, 2001, the church called the present pastor, Elder Bill Moseley.

Burnet Primitive Baptist Church has enjoyed many great gifts. There have been two clerks. The first clerk was Bro. Lamar Bear, deacon, which served from March 27, 1976 until March 26, 1995. Sister Jewell Faught has served from March 26, 1995 until the present.

Burnet has been blessed with eight wonderful dedicated deacons over the past 25 years. Bro. Lamar Bear and Bro. Floyd Cogburn were charter members. Other deacons over the years have been Bro. Troy Harrison, Bro. W.D. Hammetta, Bro. Johnie Bass, Bro. Fain Beeman, Bro. Gerald Johnson, Bro. Bob Weitner, and Bro. Clyde Faught.

Burnet has ordained three deacons. Bro. Gerald Johnson was ordained May 24, 1986. Bro. Bob Weitner and Bro. Clyde Faught were ordained together on September 28, 1991.

Elder Boyd Chambers died on April 4, 1998. He was 76 years old. His birth date was Feb 18, 1921.

There have been many faithful members join Burnet Primitive Baptist Church. Many have departed for other places. Many have gone on to be with the Lord. They will remain greatly missed by the present membership. In 2002, we were saddened at the loss of two much loved members, Bro. Bob Weitner, Deacon, and Sister Lona Linton. We will greatly miss them both, but we know they are at this time in the presence of the Lord. 

Pictures of Various Members and Friends

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