The Mission/Value Statement of
the First Baptist Church of Greater Toledo
MISSION STATEMENT: Demonstrating God’s love for the world in word and action.
VISION: The First Baptist Church of Greater Toledo is a vital home for people of all ages seeking spiritual growth and opportunities for Christian service.
VALUES:
Love – of God, Christ and one another
Faith – in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
Beauty – of life, tradition, worship and creation
Openness – to people, ideas and change
BAPTIST IDENTITY:
As an American Baptist congregation we are part of a 1,500,000 member denomination who
…believe in personal confession of faith expressed through believer’s baptism and open communion
…are committed to the autonomy of the local church and practice a congregation form of government
…embrace a spirit of cooperation with other Christian churches and religious bodies
…adhere to the centrality of the Bible and are non-creedal
…are advocates for religious freedom and believe in the separation of Church and State
… affirm and support men and women in ministry and are the most racially diverse denomination in Protestantism.
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