For GOD so loved the world, he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16
Mission & Purpose
Elon Baptist Church's purpose is to bring people to Jesus and membership in His church, to teach them God's Word so they come to a Christ-like maturity, to equip church members for their ministries in the church, to send members into the community and world (missions) to reach others for Christ, and to magnify the name of God in worship.
Summary of Purpose Statement
1. Magnify - We celebrate God's presence in Worship
2. Mission - We communicate God's Word through Evangelism
3. Membership - We incorporate God's family into our Fellowship
4. Maturity - We educate God's people through Discipleship
5. Ministry - We demonstrate God's love through Service
A Great Commitment to the Great Commandment and Great Commission will grow a Great Church!
The Great Commandment
"Jesus replied:" "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: "Love your neighbor as yourself." "All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." Matthew 22:37-40
The Great Commission
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:19-20
The Five Purposes of the Church
1. Love the Lord with all your heart
2. Love your neighbor as yourself
3. Go and make Disciples
4. Baptizing them
5. Teaching them to obey
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." 2-Timothy 3:16-17
Our Responsibility as Believers
God wants us to be members of His family
God wants us to be models of His character
God wants us to be ministers of His grace
God wants us to be messengers of His love
God wants us to be magnifiers of His name