Mission Statement
The Mission Statement and Distinctive Values of Lisvane Baptist Church
To turn people into fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.”
Matthew 28: 18-20
Worship
We believe our live should be an expression of worship to God
Deuteronomy 6:5,Romans 12:1, Ephesians 5:10
We believe we must give our best for God
Colossians 3:17, Malachi 16-14
We believe complete devotion to Christ and His purposes is normal for every believer.
Luke 16:13, Philippians 2:1-11
We believe corporate worship should be relevant and meaningful promoting devotion and intimacy with God
Jeremiah 29:13, John 4:24, 1Corinthians 14:26, Ephesians 5:18-20
We believe prayer is vital for the well being of individual believers and for the church.
Matthew 6:9-13, Acts 2:42, Romans 12:12, Ephesians 6:18,Philippians 4:6
Discipleship
We believe loving Christian relationships should permeate every aspect of church life.
1 Corinthians 13, John 13:34-35, Romans 12:10
We believe the church should be led by those who are called and gifted by God
Number 11:16-30, Romans 12:8, Acts 6:2-5
We believe gifted and anointed preaching and teaching is necessary, it initiates transformation in the life of individuals and the church.
2 Timothy 3:16 and 17, James 1:23-25, Romans 10:17,Ephesians 4: 11-13
We believe the church should be culturally relevant whilst remaining doctrinally pure.
1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Titus 1:9 and 2:1
We Believe followers of Christ should display an authentic Christian lifestyle and desire for constant growth.
Ephesians 4: 25-26 and 32, Hebrews 12:1, Philippians 1:6
We believe the church should function as a unified community where believers serve one another using their spiritual gifts.
1 Corinthians 12 and 14, Romans 12, Ephesians 4, Psalm 133:1
We believe it is our corporate responsibility to encourage each other in a practical and loving expression of our faith.
Hebrews 10:24
We believe life-changing discipleship happens best in small groups just as Christ demonstrated with the disciples.
Luke 6:12 and 13, Acts 2:44-47
Outreach
We believe lost people matter to God and therefore matter to the church.
Luke 5: 30-32, Luke 15, Matthew 18:14, 2 Peter 3:9
We believe we are called by God to have a positive and effective influence on society.
Matthew 5: 13-16
We believe it is the responsibility of all Christians to be witnesses to Jesus Christ and be ready to tell anyone who asks about the hope within us.
Acts 1:8, 1 Peter 3:15