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Vision and Major Initiatives

Our Vision

In 2008, we identified a strengths-based vision for our congregation, rooted in our best experiences as a church. Here is the statement we finally settled on after much reflection and refinement:

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At Midway Baptist Church, there is an eagerness and freedom to worship, learn, and serve others in Christ. Everyone is valued. Everyone has a place. Everyone is loved and supported... every step of the way.

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We also settled on a single phrase that seemed to sum up the whole reason for our existence:

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Midway Baptist Church: Pointing the World to Christ through Love and Service

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Core Strengths

We believe we are at our best when we are:

  • Forming children and youth in the way of Christ;
  • Making a difference in our community and world through hands-on service;
  • Building loving friendships through Sunday School and other small-group experiences;
  • Bringing together people from different generations and backgrounds;
  • Worshiping God in a free and vibrant way;
  • Providing opportunities to grow and serve outside the walls of the church.

Current Major Initiatives

Based on this assets-based view of ourselves, we settled on three new areas of ministry and mission for the coming months. Our deacons are taking a lead role in this process, with a Missional Action Team being formed around each initiative.

  • Initiate a prayer team that will meet regularly to pray and to lead others to pray for the MBC family and its mission.
  • Initiate a ministry of faith coaching and spiritual development that will connect younger members and those new to our church with experienced fellow Christians.
  • Involve our church family in a one-day mission outreach in our local community. (Projected for October 2008.)

The third objective is currently the furthest along in terms of concrete actions. See our Mission Midway 2008 page for additional details.

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