MISSION AND VISION
Mission Statement
The First Memorial Baptist Church has been called and appointed by God to serve this community and surrounding areas, for His glory. We endeavor to fulfill the Great Commission and reach all who will hear, with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:19-20
Vision Statement
The vision of First Memorial Baptist Church is to be a life-giving, multigenerational, multidimensional, multicultural church, in the Birmingham Region. Our goal is to infuse life through sharing the love of Jesus with people, from all walks of life; at every age and every stage. We are called to show forth active faith, build family relationships, and to foster life-long friendships that will impact all we meet, to the Glory of God. John 3:16; Hebrews 11:1; Psalm 133:1; Proverbs 17:17
Goals
Discipleship
1. Winning others to Christ – Matt. 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-16; Luke 24:47-48; Acts 1:8
2. Discover and using your spiritual gift – 1 Cor. 12:4-11; Rom. 12:6-8; 1 Peter 4:10-11
3. Developing strong families – Deut. 6:7; Eph. 5:22, 6:4; Matt. 25:15-46
4. Growing to spiritual maturity – Heb. 5:12-14; 1 Cor. 13:11; 14:20; Eph. 4:13-14, Matt. 5:48; Phil. 3:15; James 3:2
Discipline
1. Developing a Godly lifestyle – Rom. 12:1-2; James 1:22; Eph. 4:20-24; 1 John 2:6
2. Being a worship-filled people – John 4:24; Psalm 50:23; Psalm 150
3. Unity through Strong Relationships – Eph. 4:23, 11-13; 1 Cor. 1:10; Phil. 2:1-4; Matt. 18:15-20
4. Regularly studying the Word of God – Matt. 11:29, 28:20; 2 Tim. 2:15
Duplication
1. Developing and duplicating in others spiritual maturity – 2 Tim. 2:1-2, Phil. 3:17, 4:9; 1 Cor. 4:16, 11:1; Heb. 6:12; 2 Tim. 1:13; Titus 2:7-8
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