LOVE GOD
Values:
- Our highest ambition is to love God with all that we are. (Matthew 22:37-38)
- We confess that Jesus is Lord and seek to do His will in His way empowered by the Holy Spirit. (Philippians 2:9-11, Ephesians 1:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7)
- We remember that Jesus alone is the head of the church and that each of us will one day answer to Him for what we did as His church. (Ephesians 1:22-23, Romans 14:12)
Goals:
- We will surrender more and more to the Lordship of Christ.
- Each member of BBC will be trained in personal devotional methods and strategies.
- Each member of BBC will practice personal devotional time.
Strategies:
As a member of Berea Baptist Church, I will express my love for God by . . .
- accepting Jesus as Savior and Lord and being baptized, as required for all members. (Romans 10:9, Acts 2:38)
- regularly participating with the church family in worship. (Hebrews 10:25, Ephesians 5:19-20)
- practicing personal devotional time. (Psalm 46:10, Mark 1:35, Matthew 6:6)
- loving God’s family and living the mission God has entrusted to me. (Galatians 6:9-10)
As a congregation, we will express our love for God by . . .
- providing opportunities for the church to worship together as a family. (Hebrews 10:25)
- regularly offering training in personal devotional methods and strategies (Bible study, prayer, private worship). (Matthew 28:19-20, 2 Timothy 2:15)
- Our highest ambition is to love God with all that we are. (Matthew 22:37-38)
- We confess that Jesus is Lord and seek to do His will in His way empowered by the Holy Spirit. (Philippians 2:9-11, Ephesians 1:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7)
- We remember that Jesus alone is the head of the church and that each of us will one day answer to Him for what we did as His church. (Ephesians 1:22-23, Romans 14:12)
Goals:
- We will surrender more and more to the Lordship of Christ.
- Each member of BBC will be trained in personal devotional methods and strategies.
- Each member of BBC will practice personal devotional time.
Strategies:
As a member of Berea Baptist Church, I will express my love for God by . . .
- accepting Jesus as Savior and Lord and being baptized, as required for all members. (Romans 10:9, Acts 2:38)
- regularly participating with the church family in worship. (Hebrews 10:25, Ephesians 5:19-20)
- practicing personal devotional time. (Psalm 46:10, Mark 1:35, Matthew 6:6)
- loving God’s family and living the mission God has entrusted to me. (Galatians 6:9-10)
As a congregation, we will express our love for God by . . .
- providing opportunities for the church to worship together as a family. (Hebrews 10:25)
- regularly offering training in personal devotional methods and strategies (Bible study, prayer, private worship). (Matthew 28:19-20, 2 Timothy 2:15)
LOVE GOD'S FAMILY
Values:
- Our love for God is expressed by how we love others. (Matthew 22:39)
- We seek to love our brothers and sisters in Christ as Christ loves us. (John 13:34-35, 1 John 3:16-18)
- We recognize that the quality of our relationships with each other is the foundation of our evangelistic effectiveness. (John 13:34-35, John 17:22-23)
Goals:
- All members of Berea Baptist Church will be actively involved in a Life Group (Sunday School class or home-based Small Group).
- The members of Berea Baptist Church will have a strong sense of unity with and love for one another.
- The basic needs of every member of Berea Baptist Church will be met.
Strategies:
As a member of Berea Baptist Church, I will express my love for God’s family by . . .
- participating in a Life Group. (Acts 2:42-47)
- completing the Membership Discovery Class, as required for all new members. (1 Cor. 1:10)
- participating in unity-building events. (Romans 15:5-7)
- seeking to develop a generous heart toward those in our congregation who are in need. (1 John 3:16-18)
As a congregation, we will express our love for God’s family by . . .
- seeking to nurture healthy Life Groups that are committed to growth and multiplication. Caregiving and discipleship will occur primarily through our Life Groups. (Acts 2:42-47, Galatians 6:1-2)
- providing opportunities for people to attend our Membership Discovery Class to help promote unity and greater understanding of our vision. (1 Corinthians 1:10, Ephesians 4:3, 1 Corinthians 14:8)
- providing unity-building events through fellowships of various kinds. (Romans 15:5-7)
- establishing and maintaining a ministry team to serve as matchmakers between those in our church who have needs and those in our church who can meet those needs. (Acts 4:32-35)
- Our love for God is expressed by how we love others. (Matthew 22:39)
- We seek to love our brothers and sisters in Christ as Christ loves us. (John 13:34-35, 1 John 3:16-18)
- We recognize that the quality of our relationships with each other is the foundation of our evangelistic effectiveness. (John 13:34-35, John 17:22-23)
Goals:
- All members of Berea Baptist Church will be actively involved in a Life Group (Sunday School class or home-based Small Group).
- The members of Berea Baptist Church will have a strong sense of unity with and love for one another.
- The basic needs of every member of Berea Baptist Church will be met.
Strategies:
As a member of Berea Baptist Church, I will express my love for God’s family by . . .
- participating in a Life Group. (Acts 2:42-47)
- completing the Membership Discovery Class, as required for all new members. (1 Cor. 1:10)
- participating in unity-building events. (Romans 15:5-7)
- seeking to develop a generous heart toward those in our congregation who are in need. (1 John 3:16-18)
As a congregation, we will express our love for God’s family by . . .
- seeking to nurture healthy Life Groups that are committed to growth and multiplication. Caregiving and discipleship will occur primarily through our Life Groups. (Acts 2:42-47, Galatians 6:1-2)
- providing opportunities for people to attend our Membership Discovery Class to help promote unity and greater understanding of our vision. (1 Corinthians 1:10, Ephesians 4:3, 1 Corinthians 14:8)
- providing unity-building events through fellowships of various kinds. (Romans 15:5-7)
- establishing and maintaining a ministry team to serve as matchmakers between those in our church who have needs and those in our church who can meet those needs. (Acts 4:32-35)
LIVE THE MISSION
Values:
- We will strive to be willing to do what is necessary to bring Christ to those who don’t yet know Him. (Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23)
- We are here to invite people into a growing relationship with Jesus. Making disciples is a top priority. (Matthew 28:18-20)
- We are here to invite people into a spiritual family, that is, the church, the body of Christ. Living life in relation to the rest of the body of Christ is a vital part of discipleship. (Ephesians 4:15-16, John 13:34-35)
- As we live as disciples of Jesus, we will bear fruit for Him by living out His mission for us in Berea and to the ends of the earth. Mission and ministry are vital parts of discipleship. (John 15:1-8, Acts 1:8)
Goals:
- Every member of Berea Baptist Church will be trained to share his or her faith.
- Each year, every member of Berea Baptist Church will verbally share the Gospel with at least one person who is not yet a Christian.
- Every year we will baptize more people than we did the previous year.
- All members of Berea Baptist Church will serve in ongoing ministries, either inside or outside of Berea Baptist Church.
- All members of Berea Baptist Church will serve in at least one annual church ministry event each year.
Strategies:
As a member of Berea Baptist Church, I will live out my God-given mission by . . .
- sharing my faith with others. (Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, 1 Peter 3:15-16)
- serving in an ongoing ministry, either inside or outside of Berea Baptist Church. (1 Peter 4:8-10, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, Ephesians 4:11-16)
- serving in at least one annual church ministry event each year. (Galatians 6:9-10)
- being not merely friendly with others, but being willing to become friends with others. (Luke 19:1-10, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23)
- being a faithful steward of the resources God has entrusted to me through my tithes and offerings to the church. (Malachi 3:10, Matthew 23:23, Matthew 25:14-30, 2 Corinthians 9:6-11)
As a congregation, we will live out our God-given mission by . . .
- being open to the leading of the Holy Spirit regarding change as we seek to share the unchanging Gospel with an ever-changing world. (Luke 5:36-39, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23)
- regularly offering training on ways to share one’s faith with others. (2 Timothy 2:1-2, 1 Peter 3:15-16)
- being committed to growing as we continue to welcome others into our church family. (Mark 4:30-32)
- establishing effective systems for keeping our congregation informed about ministry opportunities. (Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 4:11-13)
- We will strive to be willing to do what is necessary to bring Christ to those who don’t yet know Him. (Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23)
- We are here to invite people into a growing relationship with Jesus. Making disciples is a top priority. (Matthew 28:18-20)
- We are here to invite people into a spiritual family, that is, the church, the body of Christ. Living life in relation to the rest of the body of Christ is a vital part of discipleship. (Ephesians 4:15-16, John 13:34-35)
- As we live as disciples of Jesus, we will bear fruit for Him by living out His mission for us in Berea and to the ends of the earth. Mission and ministry are vital parts of discipleship. (John 15:1-8, Acts 1:8)
Goals:
- Every member of Berea Baptist Church will be trained to share his or her faith.
- Each year, every member of Berea Baptist Church will verbally share the Gospel with at least one person who is not yet a Christian.
- Every year we will baptize more people than we did the previous year.
- All members of Berea Baptist Church will serve in ongoing ministries, either inside or outside of Berea Baptist Church.
- All members of Berea Baptist Church will serve in at least one annual church ministry event each year.
Strategies:
As a member of Berea Baptist Church, I will live out my God-given mission by . . .
- sharing my faith with others. (Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, 1 Peter 3:15-16)
- serving in an ongoing ministry, either inside or outside of Berea Baptist Church. (1 Peter 4:8-10, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, Ephesians 4:11-16)
- serving in at least one annual church ministry event each year. (Galatians 6:9-10)
- being not merely friendly with others, but being willing to become friends with others. (Luke 19:1-10, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23)
- being a faithful steward of the resources God has entrusted to me through my tithes and offerings to the church. (Malachi 3:10, Matthew 23:23, Matthew 25:14-30, 2 Corinthians 9:6-11)
As a congregation, we will live out our God-given mission by . . .
- being open to the leading of the Holy Spirit regarding change as we seek to share the unchanging Gospel with an ever-changing world. (Luke 5:36-39, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23)
- regularly offering training on ways to share one’s faith with others. (2 Timothy 2:1-2, 1 Peter 3:15-16)
- being committed to growing as we continue to welcome others into our church family. (Mark 4:30-32)
- establishing effective systems for keeping our congregation informed about ministry opportunities. (Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 4:11-13)