April
2007
My Proposal For Our Mission Statement For The Family Life Center
FIVE NECESSARY SEEDS For Each Member of Whitesburg First Baptist Church
1. Meet God – SALVATION
God seeks the lost and provides the way of salvation. Jesus died on the cross to reconcile us to God. We respond to Him with belief and confession. The result is that God forgives sin and begins the process of transforming us into the image of His Son, Jesus. Without a genuine conversion experience, we cannot become a child of God.
2. Honor God – WORSHIP
The first and most important purpose of the Christian is to worship God. This includes both public and private worship. Worship is the giving of ourselves to God and is practiced in many different ways.
3. Touch God – PRAYER
Through prayer we access the power of God and fellowship with Him.
We intercede for the lost to be saved and for the emotional, spiritual, and physical needs of the believers. Our prayer focus is the advancement of God’s Kingdom.
4. Know God – DISCIPLESHIP
Through Bible study, prayer, and service we learn the secrets of God’s Kingdom. Through the Holy Spirit’s power, we grow to become more like Jesus Christ. This is a life-long process.
5. Love God – FELLOWSHIP
We find nurture for the soul by spending time with other believers. Loving our fellow Christians and experiencing their love are indicators of genuine love for God. We grow stronger in our faith when we are sharpened by mature believers.
THREE FRUIT Every Member of First Baptist Church Should Produce
1. Tell people about God’s Kingdom
We witness through our words and our actions. Our scope of witness is from where we live to the ends of the world. We recognize that the only mission of the church is to spread the Good News of Jesus.
2. Teach people the secrets of God’s Kingdom
As we learn and grasp the secrets of God’s Kingdom through Bible study, prayer, and service, we disciple other believers to grow.
3. Care for the People of God’s Kingdom
We love and care for other believers when they are in need. We provide encouragement through the spoken word, our presence, and ministry opportunities.
WHAT IS THE MISSION OF THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER?
Through the family life center we, the family of the Whitesburg First Baptist Church, seek First of all to love and honor God in every activity. Secondly, we seek to fulfill the Great Commission – to lead people into a relationship with Jesus Christ, disciple believers, and bring people into the fellowship of the Body of Christ. Thirdly, we seek to utilize the family life center to minister to the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of our church and community.