FAITH

We are committed to the adoration and worship of God.

 

COMMUNITY

We value our sense of community in Christ in our Convention, in Associations and other groups,

in local churches and with other Christians as God’s people, recognizing our accountability to

each other.

 

MISSION

Our unifying purpose is to glorify God through reaching individuals for Christ through our witness to Christ’s presence, love and saving power. We recognize the imperatives of the Great Commission to go and make disciples and the Great Commandment to serve others through social care, and to strive for justice and peace for all people.

 

CHURCHES

We place importance on the local congregation as the body of believers established for worship, spiritual growth, fellowship and mission.

 

COOPERATION

We promote voluntary partnerships with others to do things which individual churches can accomplish more effectively together.

 

LEADERSHIP

Baptist Christians recognize the priesthood of all believers and accept the authority of the scripture that reminds us that our pastors, teachers and leaders are all members of the body called to use their gifts and abilities for the good of the whole. They have no higher status than any other part of the body. Christ is the head and the Holy Spirit is available to all believers who are seeking guidance and direction. Our leaders seek a balance that recognizes Christ as our Leader, acknowledges their own gifts and abilities to lead and still shows great respect for the followers.

 

LEARNING

We place special importance on each individual learning to be a disciple, a lifelong process which involves studying scripture, reflecting on and practicing faith, engaging in personal and corporate mission, and discerning and using spiritual gifts.