Macedonia Baptist Church of Midland,
Texas
Mission:
This mission of this church is in response to the Great Commission. "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit," Matthew 28:19. (NIV)
Mission
Statement:
Changed to be disciples, Charged to Change the
World!
"CHANGE YOUR
WORLD."
Vision:
Christian disciples LEADing with excellence in Every Area of Life.
We see ourselves Leading and Loving... Leading in the community, schools, business,
and government. Leading beyond the walls of the church extending into every
area of life. Loving the hurting, depressed, the frustrated and the confused;
offering help, hope, and encouragement.
We see ourselves Evangelizing ... "If I be lifted up, I will draw all men unto
myself." Evangelizing by sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with thousands
of residents in West Texas, preparing a habitation for the presence of God,
allowing His power to heal, save and deliver. Equipping every believer for a
significant ministry by helping them discover the gifts and talents God has
given them. Equipping members to participate in short term mission projects
every year.
We see ourselves Active ... in worship, in supporting the local ministry,
continuously planning for the future and executing the plan in preparation for
welcoming 1% of the area's population into the fellowship of our church family.
Loving, Learning, Laughing, and Living in harmony together.
We see ourselves Demonstrating and
Developing... Demonstrating
Godly Character through our daily actions, Demonstrating to the world what a
transformed life really is. Developing people to spiritual maturity through
Bible Study, seminars, retreats and a Bible school for our members. Developing
facilities including a worship center with a large seating capacity, a
Christian Learning Center (Early Childhood: ages 3-4), Educational space to
facilitate training to equip leaders, ministers and laity for kingdom ministry.
Recreational areas to support the ministry and community with attractions for
our youth, Small Business Empowerment Center providing space for small
businesses to grow and mature, and a senior citizens resource center open daily
to meet the needs of our seniors.
Purpose Statement: We will raise up a generation of leaders that
hear His voice, live in His presence, experience His power, share His Love, display
His character, and express the excellence of His nature. We will prepare leaders through early
childhood education; sharpen leaders through Christian education, community
service and missions; send and support leaders that affect every area of life,
(education, medicine, law, government, entertainment and business.)
Core Values - ABC - DEF- G
A. Admit that we all have sinned and come short
of the glory of God.
B. Believe that God sent His Son to save us from
our sins, and His Son through death brought us new life.
C. Confess with our mouth that Jesus Christ is
Lord.
D. Discipleship - A disciple is a person who has
decided that the most important thing in their life is to learn how to do what
Jesus said to do.
E. Evangelism - He changed me, He can change you.
Not just evangelism that makes converts, but disciples.
F. Faithful Service - He gave His life for me, I
owe Him my life.
G. Glorifying God in worship.
Corporate worship that:
- invokes the manifest presence of God
- provides the atmosphere for instruction through His Word
- brings healing to the hurts and wounds of every worshipper
- prepares disciples for victorious living despite the challenges of life.
