Who We Are

Vision

The vision of First Baptist Church of Argyle is to be a vibrant, Biblically-centered, growing, and dynamic church of passionate, dedicated, and devoted followers of Jesus Christ who, for the sake of the Kingdom, make disciples and make a difference in the community and the nations, for the glory of God and the benefit of future generations.

Mission

The mission of First Baptist Church of Argyle is drawn directly from the vision: our mission is to make disciples and make a difference in the community and the nations.

CORE BELIEFS

We believe there is only one true God, Creator of heaven and earth, Redeemer of man, Preserver of His creation, and Ruler of the universe, who eternally exists in three distinct persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Genesis 1:1; John 1:1-18; John 16:5-15).

SALVATION

We believe all people have sinned and thereby, separated themselves from God (Romans 3:23). God sent His Only Son Jesus into this world (John 3:16). Jesus, born of a virgin and conceived by the Holy Spirit, lived without sin, died on a cross as a substitutionary payment for our sin, rose from the tomb on the third day, ascended to the Father in heaven, and promised that one day He would come again. All who believe and trust in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior are saved by Him and given the promise of life eternal in heaven with Him. There is no other way that a person can be restored in a relationship with God except through Jesus Christ (John 14:6; Ephesians 2:8-10).

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE

We believe that all Scripture is divinely inspired and serves as the final authority in all matters of belief and behavior (2 Timothy 3:16-17 ; 2 Peter 1:20-21 ). Therefore, we value Bible-centered preaching and teaching as the foundation for all that we do.

WORSHIP

We believe that we are created by God to worship Him, and that glorifying God is the ultimate reason for our existence (John 4:23-24 ). Therefore, we will seek to praise and worship Him passionately – as individuals, as families, and as a local church.

PRAYER

We believe that prayer is the privilege and responsibility of every Christian, and that God unleashes His power and leading in the lives of those who spend time in prayer (Matthew 6:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:17 ). Therefore, we will intentionally seek to set aside specific times for private, family and corporate prayer.

FAMILY

We believe that the family is God’s foundational institution for human society (Matthew 19:5-6; Ephesians 5:22-6:4). Therefore, we encourage lifelong commitments to marriage between one man and one woman; we support the ongoing spiritual nurture of the family; and, we are committed to honoring the priority of family time through our ministries and activities.

FELLOWSHIP AND COMMUNITY

We believe that God instructs Christians to cultivate loving relationships as a community of believers (Romans 12:10 ; 1 John 4:7-11). Therefore, we will actively pursue personal, family, and staff relationships characterized by integrity, mutual accountability, mutual serving, mutual encouragement, and mutual honoring.

LIFE TRANSFORMATION

We believe that all Christians should daily pursue a growing, personal relationship with Christ, and are responsible for becoming more like Christ in their beliefs and conduct (Ephesians 4:13 ; Colossians 1:28). Therefore, we will provide opportunities for every believer to develop a Christian worldview and thus engage the culture wherein he lives, works, and interacts.

EVERY MEMBER MINISTRY

We believe that God cares about the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of every person. Further, we believe that every member of this church is called to minister (Ephesians 4:11-12). Therefore, we will develop lay leaders who will function effectively in their respective roles of service and, in turn, train and mentor other believers for ministry.

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Visit us on Saturday Nights at 5:45 PM or on Sunday Mornings at 9 or 10:45 AM