Stapleford Baptist Church is a group of people (a family) that believes God is alive and working in our lives. He is working in us and through us. He is transforming us to be a people who can shine for him.
Our church vision
“As God’s family to be transformed by him to shine out for his glory”
How will this vision be achieved?
We will depend upon God
As a church, we at SBC will rely on God’s presence amongst us and on his provision, guidance, care and keeping. Through his work we can be transformed and enabled to shine for his glory in Stapleford and further afield, as we live for him as his people.
Working with him we will
Trust and follow God through:
- Listening to and obeying his word
- Being sensitive to his leading through the work of the Holy Spirit
- Becoming more like his Son, Jesus Christ
- Constantly praying, asking for God’s will to be done through us
- Worshipping him in all that we do
Serve those around us through:
- Preaching, teaching and studying his word together
- Worship services, community outreach and service ministries (especially in Stapleford)
- Our individual front lines
- Working with other Christian churches and organisations
- Supporting others, across the world, in making Jesus known
Be a welcoming family through:
- Recognising that we all identify in Jesus, having equal status and worth
- Believing all have gifts to offer in his service
- Lovingly safeguarding each other
- Caring for one another in all stages of life
Work for future generations through:
- Our ministry to children, youth and families
- Working to make disciples of Jesus
- Identifying, developing and enabling gifts of ministry and service