First Baptist Church - 2012

Recently, members of one of our committees were asked to pen a “picture” of what we would like our church to be five years from now. It could, perhaps, be cast in the form of an invitation to a friend. So, dream along with me. Here is how I would describe our church to someone . . . five years from now.

At First Baptist Church you will find people eager to experience a transforming relationship with Jesus Christ. You will quickly pick-up that people are moving along a discipleship path. Rooted in a relationship with Jesus Christ, people want to Reach UP to connect with God, Reach IN to connect with Christ in them and with others, and they want to Reach OUT to the community and the world. We are known for our vibrant children’s and youth ministry, but our seniors find First Baptist Church a place where they are important too. We see people launch a relationship with Christ almost weekly. Our church has numerous ministries with the poor. We have a sister relationship with the new church in Honduras. You will enjoy our inviting gathering place called the Fishing Dock, where you can make friends, pray with someone and, on occasion, participate in a helpful workshop. Our church has three worship services and a vibrant Sunday School. You will want to get involved in one of our life-together groups to really get to know people. There are 40 groups like that. Our church has about 800 people in our worship services. We are really excited now because we are launching our second satellite church. The coffee pot is always on. Know you are always welcome.

Let's dream dreams, and offer them to God. Who knows what God may do.