Mission Statement
Lexington Avenue Baptist Church exists to proclaim the good news of Christ Jesus to all people, to promote private and congregational worship, to nurture Christian growth, and to sustain others through service, love, prayer, and fellowship.
Our Core Values
HERITAGE
We value our Baptist heritage, which shapes how we live out our faith in an ever-changing society. We believe all are called and gifted and thus encouraged to participate in ministry and leadership in the church.
(I Peter 2:9; I Peter 4:10)
MUSIC
We value music, which is joyful and diverse, inspiring and comforting to ourselves and others, uplifting and spiritual. Music expresses our worship of God, unites us as a body of faith, and enhances our personal connection to God.
(Psalm 95:1-2, Colossians 3:16)
SPIRITUAL GROWTH
We are committed to equipping and helping our church family to cultivate deeper relationships with Christ and to become effective ministers.
(2 Timothy 3:16-17)
FRIENDLINESS
Through Christian fellowship, we develop meaningful relationships with our church family. We value each person as a child of God. We seek to be warm and accepting, extending Christian love to everyone.
(1 John 4:19-21, James 2:8, 23, II John 6, Colossians 3:12-14, Philippians 2:2-5)
PRAYER
Communicating directly with God through prayer strengthens our personal relationship with God and gives us access to God's power and purpose. Personal and corporate prayer includes expressions of thanksgiving, praise, confession, intercession, and petition.
(Matthew 6:9-13, Philippians 4:6, I Thessalonians 5:17-18)
CARING
Through Christian fellowship, we develop meaningful relationships with our church family. We value each person as a child of God. We seek to be warm and accepting, extending Christian love to everyone
(1 John 4:19-21, James 2:8, 23, II John 6, Colossians 3:12-14, Philippians 2:2-5)
WORSHIP
Worship is an expression of the church's love for God. We value worship that is joyful, diverse, reverent, and inspiring. Through worship "we celebrate the joy of our salvation. We praise God for the life, death, and resurrection of the Son. We worship God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who loves us like a father and mother, who is always redeeming us, and whose grace empowers and sustains us." (From LABC Baptismal Affirmation)
(Psalm 95:6, Hebrews 12:28)
MISSIONS
In obedience to Christ, we seek to share his message of salvation, build relationships, and join hands with others to help meet physical needs. We seek to accomplish this through prayer. sharing of God's word, hands-on missions, and financial support. Using Acts 1:8 as a guide we practice the locally, nationally, and globally.
(Acts 1:8, John 20:21, Matthew 28:19-20)
