Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
- Matthew 28:19
Thirty-eighth Avenue Baptist Church exists to honor and glorify God by obeying Jesus' command to make disciples of all people groups. We accomplish this through our Mission and Core Values.
Reaching our community and beyond with the good news that Jesus saves (Luke 15, 19:10)
Teaching believers through the Bible how to love God and love their neighbors as themselves (Col. 1:28; Matthew 22:37-40)
Sending those believers back out into the world to share with others the story of how Jesus saved them (Rom. 10:13-15; Acts 1:8)
FOUNDATIONAL - WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT TO US
The Bible: authoritative, inerrant, our standard for truth and obedience
Christ-Centered Living: loving the Lord God with our whole hearts
Dependency on God for every area of our lives
Prayer: individual and corporate prayer as crucial in doing God's work
Equipping Believers for a passion-driven, gift-based ministry
Missions: Taking Christ to the nations by giving, praying, and going
Loving Relationships: acceptance, caring for others, forgiving
Worship: vibrant, heartfelt, reflective
Bible Study for spiritual growth and relationship building
Strengthening Families along with strong youth, children's, and young adult ministries
Empowering Leadership