The mission of Berean Baptist Church centers on the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Exalting God
"Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."
– Matthew 5:16
Equipping the Saints
"Him we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ."
– Colossians 1:28
Evangelizing the World
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit."
– Matthew 28:19
Exalting God
Everything that the church does must exalt and honor Jesus Christ, the God-man, as Lord, by proclaiming to the world that Jesus Christ is Lord not only of His church, and its individual members, but also of every aspect of creation. The church exalts God by gathering to worship according to biblical commands and principles, and by living lives in a worshipful manner (1 Cor 10:31, Eph 4:1).
Equipping the Saints
Equipping is the primary way in which believers are sanctified and conformed into the image of Christ. This happens as each individual believer exercises their spiritual gifts according to God's designs and decrees, guided by Christ's appointed officers of His church, instructed by His Word, and empowered by the Holy Spirit (Rom 12:1-11, 1 Cor 12:1-30, Eph 4:11-16, 2 Tim 3:16-17).
What does equipping look like at Berean?
- Sunday Worship Services
- Wednesday Bible study and prayer
- 9:00 am Sunday Bible School
- Coffee fellowship
- AWANA
- Monthly Ladies LIFE Meetings
- Monthly Men’s Meetings
- Church fellowships
Evangelizing the World
Evangelism is the faithful proclamation of the biblical gospel, irrespective of the hearer's response, or the results. When the gospel is proclaimed within the church, believers are encouraged, sanctified, and equipped to live lives worthy of the gospel, and encouraged to take the message into the world. When the gospel is proclaimed outside of the church, unbelievers are convicted and further condemned, the church is further distinguished, and the elect are called out from the world, converted, and united to the church, all to the glory of God (Is 55:1-11, Matt 5:14-16; 28:19-20, Acts 1:8, Rom 1:16, Col 4:3).
Evangelism in Action
- Personal outreach
- Community outreach
- Missionary support
- Sharing Gospel literature
