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E-mail: fbcstc@sbcglobal.net
Address: 450 E. Springfield
St. Clair, MO 63077
Phone:
(636) 629-2407
Fax:
(636) 629-2409 |
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CORE VALUES -
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
PREAMBLE: The following presents the core values of First Baptist Church,
St. Clair. We desire that they define and drive our ministry. An overriding value
which is reflected in each of these values is that "people matter to God!" Believing
that people matter to God...
1. We value BIBLICAL AUTHORITY.
The Bible is the authority and guide in all that we do. It is God's inerrant
and inspired Word and as the authority guides us in our spiritual growth. (2 Tim. 3:16; John 1:1; Heb. 4:12; James 1:22-25; Psa.119:9-11,105)
2. We value GODLY LEADERSHIP.
We believe the church should be led by believers who utilize appropriate spiritual
gifts. We also believe leaders should exemplify a dedication to God, a love and
compassion for others, a concern for those without faith in Christ, and hold a desire
to see God's church grow. (Acts
6:1-7; 13:1-3; Col. 2:19; 1 Cor.12:7-13; Gal.5:22-23)
3. We value PRAYER.
We believe Prayer is an avenue of communion with God of which He hears and
answers. Therefore, we will utilize prayer in the conception, planning and execution
of all activities of the church.
(Philippians
4:6-7; Ephesians 6:18; James 5:15-16)
4. We value EVANGELISM.
We will meet the unchurched where they are and will share with them the excitement
of knowing a living God. We will use every available Christ-centered means to meet
the spiritual needs of our community, state and world. (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; John 3:16)
5. We value WORSHIP.
Worship is the connective relationship in which believers acknowledge God,
interact with Him, and communicate with Him in a spiritually, transforming way.
(Psa. 99:3-5; 150-6; 86:8-13;
Isa. 66:23)
6. We value DISCIPLESHIP.
God expects complete devotion to Christ and His cause through continual growth
and commitment that produces fruit of the Spirit. The fruit consists in all goodness
and righteousness and truth.
(Luke
14:26-27; Ephesians 4:11-14, 5:9; Gal. 5:22-23)
7. We value MINISTRY.
Ministry is believers using their God-given gifts to meet the needs of those
around them
(Ephesians 4:12; Romans 12:4-8).
Ministry is: equipping believers
(Matt. 28:19-20),
serving others (Matt. 25:45),
loving others (1 Cor. 13:1-3),
following Jesus' example (Mk.
10:45).
We minister to those around us as we go through daily life. Jesus is our example
of how to minister.
8. We value FELLOWSHIP/COMMUNITY
We believe that our church is to facilitate the joining of God's people in
loving relationships within a warm and friendly atmosphere. Through worship, small
group experiences and fellowship activities we aspire to facilitate lasting friendships
and assimilate newcomers into the life of the church. We also believe we cannot
achieve the practical nature of our other core values without meaningful fellowship
and community.
(Acts 2:42-47 ; 1 John 1:6-7)
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