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810 Dubois
Lawrenceville IL 62439
618-943-4936
“Where there is no vision, the people perish…”
(Proverbs 29:18 KJV)
My Vision for First Baptist Church
of Lawrenceville
By Pastor Albert “Butch” Woods
I see First Baptist Church as a New Testament church in principle and in practice.
•A church which looks to the whole bible, with emphasis on the New Testament to define its doctrines, to guide its work, govern its practices and establish its offices, ordinances and organizations.
A church which looks to the whole bible, with emphasis on the New Testament to define its doctrines, to guide its work, govern its practices and establish its offices, ordinances and organizations.•A church who seeks to be an example and extension of the church founded and established by Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
A church who seeks to be an example and extension of the church founded and established by Jesus Christ of Nazareth.Pastor
Pastor Albert "Butch" and Kim Woods
I see First Baptist Church as an evangelistic church.
•A church which gives more than lip service to the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). •A church where people seek to develop relationships and friendships with unbelievers in order to lead them to Jesus.
A church which gives more than lip service to the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). •A church where people seek to develop relationships and friendships with unbelievers in order to lead them to Jesus.•A church where people care about the destiny of those who do not know Christ, and are willing to use any appropriate means available to share the gospel with others.
A church where people care about the destiny of those who do not know Christ, and are willing to use any appropriate means available to share the gospel with others.•A church where people regularly come to know Christ as Savior and Lord and share testimonies of how God set them free.
A church where people regularly come to know Christ as Savior and Lord and share testimonies of how God set them free.I see First Baptist Church as an energized church where people are excited about their faith and about the ministries of their church.
•A church that is enthusiastic about its movement.
A church that is enthusiastic about its movement.•A church where people are positive and forward looking, where people are open to innovative ideas which could make their ministry more productive and their outreach more effective.
A church where people are positive and forward looking, where people are open to innovative ideas which could make their ministry more productive and their outreach more effective.•A church alive with the creative power of the Spirit, where the rallying cry is “We can do all things in Christ”, not “We never did it that way before”.
A church alive with the creative power of the Spirit, where the rallying cry is “We can do all things in Christ”, not “We never did it that way before”.•A church where people expect to experience God’s presence when they get together, and expect to see God’s activity in their midst.
A church where people expect to experience God’s presence when they get together, and expect to see God’s activity in their midst.I see First Baptist Church as a sharing and caring church.
•A church where people genuinely care about one another and do something about it.
A church where people genuinely care about one another and do something about it.•A church where people are committed to meet the needs of other people and where the members are actively involved in the ministry.
A church where people are committed to meet the needs of other people and where the members are actively involved in the ministry.Continually Striving to Become a Church of "VISA"
Vision.......Integrity.......Structure.......Accountability
Working Together In...
-Leadership: Proceeding toward (a main topic) with preliminary remarks, commanding leadership.
-Discipleship: Embracing and assisting in spreading the teachings of Jesus Christ.
-Mentoring: Being a wise and trusted counselor or teacher to them who may seek Him.
-Armor Bearing: Protecting, defending, and covering those on the Body of Christ.
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