Missions
Local Missions
We have rethought our understanding of mission at First Baptist. The word "mission" in the past always represented some ministry in a far away place. We sent money and supplies, even people on occasion to share the Gospel with those of other nations. Today mission has a whole new meaning. We believe our church is a "mission outpost" called to share Christ in the language of our culture. Our local mission is getting our message out to our community in ways they will listen to and explore. With local mission money we held a "get to know us" block party, we support Young Life, a community youth ministry targeting un-churched youth with the Gospel, we advertise our ministries, and provide materials for new believers. If our local ministry has a need, local missions makes sure it is met. Our understanding used to be; "every member a minister" it has now changed to "every member a missionary" with exciting results.
World Missions
ABC/USA Missionaries
Kristina Gutierrez - Nicaragua
Michael and Rebecca Mann - Thailand
Ruth Mooney - Costa Rica
Dan and Sharon Buttry - Active Global Consultant
Catherine Holmes - India
John and Debra Coats - Cambodia
Other Supported Missions
Rick and Fairy Hattan - AWANA
Young Life
Ginny Larson - SIL
Ron Johnson - Sammy Tippit Ministries
Norfolk Rescue Mission
Ethan and Terah Wiekamp - Campus Crusade for Christ