Philosophy of Ministry

Jesus Christ is Preeminent!

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In Colossians 1:18 the Apostle Paul speaks of Jesus saying, “And he [Jesus] is the head of the body, the church…that in everything he might be preeminent.”  What a statement!  In this simple phrase, God is giving the reason he has established the body, which he calls the church – so that in everything, Jesus Christ might have the preeminence.

Because of Christ’s death on the cross, “God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow…and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:9-11

In other words, First Baptist Church exists to exalt the name of Jesus Christ above all other names.  We exist “to proclaim the excellencies of him who called us out of darkness into his marvelous light.”  Jesus is the centerpiece, the focal point, and the motivation behind all that is done here. 

Jesus Christ has the preeminence!

It is our heartfelt desire to make Jesus Christ the preeminent one in your life.  We would love the opportunity to minister to you and your family in this way.  Please feel welcome to attend during one of our meeting times.  You would be our honored guest.

God's Word is Prominent

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Colossians 3:16 says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom…” 

The scriptures have been given to us to establish the body of Christ in truth and to provide “instruction in righteousness” as we endeavor to walk in that truth.

First Baptist Church makes the Word of God the prominent feature of our worship through:

  • Systematic, Christ-exalting, cross-centered, exposition of the scriptures by Pastor Jim every Sunday morning.
  • Sunday Morning Bible Study for all ages.
  • Sunday Evening Large Group Inductive Study of the scriptures led by Pastor Jim.
  • Weekly Small Group Bible Studies that meet at varying times for your convenience.
  • Mid-week Large Group Bible Study
  • Youth group Bible studies Sunday nights and Wednesday nights.
  • One on One Discipleship

Loving People is Priority!

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Colossians 3:14 says, “And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”

First Baptist Church seeks to love and care for the body of Christ through:

Prayer Ministry – Men and women, committed to intercession for the spiritual and physical needs of others in the church community, pray fervently during the worship service.  See Morning & Evening Prayer.

Counseling Ministry –
  • Pastoral Counseling:  Pastor loves to spend time with people, teaching them, and equipping them to handle the problems of this life Biblically and powerfully. 
  • DivorceCare:  Find help, discover hope, experience healing, grow spiritually through this ministry for those who find themselves faced with the possibility of divorce, going through a divorce, or who have already been divorced.
  • Celebrate Recovery:  Learn to overcome sinful tendencies and experience victory over addictions by the power of the Word of God.

Servant Ministry – Men and women working to supply the physical needs of people in the body of Christ.