American
Baptists are a Christ-centered, biblically grounded, ethnically diverse
people called to radical personal discipleship in Christ Jesus. Our
commitment to Jesus propels us to nurture authentic relationships with
one another, build healthy churches, transform our communities, our
nations and our world, engage every member in hands-on ministry, and
speak the prophetic word in love.
As a
people of prayer, purpose and passion, we are in the forefront of
creating a diverse community of faith where people of every race,
nationality and culture gather as one in worship, witness and work.
The
heart of the gospel is God’s redemptive love. In our life together, the
world will see the power of forgiveness to overcome alienation, the
strength of love to transform hate, the power of grace to break the
bonds of guilt, the triumph of hope over despair, and the victory of
faith over doubt.
Through
the cross of Christ we embrace the world as neighbor. Our vision for
mission energizes a multitude of servant ministries of evangelism,
discipleship, leadership, new church development, social justice,
healing, peacemaking, economic development and education. Empowered by
the Holy Spirit, we work together in mutual trust, humility, love, and
giving that the gospel might be preached and lived in all the world.
