Value #9: Leaders Must Be Developed And Deployed | Matthew 6:9-13
Value #9: Leaders Must Be Developed And Deployed | God’s people must care deeply about building His kingdom over building their own. This at least looks like being committed to leadership development and sacrificing valuable resources for kingdom advancement. These concepts describe our ninth and final value well…Read more
Value #8: Godly Leadership Matters | 1 Peter 5:1-4
Value #8: Godly Leadership Matters | People don’t naturally move in the direction they should, but must be intentionally and courageously led. This is why one of our key values at West Windsor Baptist has to do with leadership. Join us this week as we discuss value #8—Godly leadership matters—exploring in detail what that means, and how we hope this value shapes the future of this church.
Value #7: Every Believer Is Called To Ministry | Ephesians 4:11-13; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20
Value #7: Every Believer Is Called To Ministry | God is on a mission to rescue those who have been isolated from Him because of sin, and is inviting His people to join Him in this mission. This task is not just for “Christian professionals”, but the duty of every believer (Ephesians 4:11-13)…read more
Value #6: Life Is Better Connected | Ephesians 2:11-22
Value #6: Life Is Better Connected | Another value that matters a lot here at West Windsor Baptist is biblical community. God has rescued broken people and formed a new body called the church. The church is not an optional part of a Christian’s life, but necessary. We were created for community, and can’t be all we are meant to be without each other. It is God’s plan to use His people to shape each other, and help one another live a new pattern of life characterized by the gospel. Simply put, we need each other. Join us this week as we discuss value #6—life is better connected—exploring in detail what that means, and how we hope this value shapes the future of this church.
Value #5—Growth Is A Series Of Next Steps | Philippians 2:12-13
Value #5: Growth Is A Series Of Next Steps | Another value informed by the mission and shaping the culture has to do with spiritual growth. God saves sinners by grace through faith. Sinners are not expected to clean themselves up before they embrace faith—God calls them to come just as they are. However, God loves them too much to leave them as they are. God is always calling Christians to grow up into spiritual maturity. He is the one who changes people, and yet He calls us to participate in that process. We believe every Christian is on a journey toward Christlikeness—and no one in this life has arrived yet…Read more
Value #4—Prayer Is Powerful And Necessary | James 5:13-18
Value #4: Prayer Is Powerful And Necessary | The values of a church should be informed by its mission and subsequently shape their culture. Here at West Windsor Baptist we believe prayer is not just a good practice for Christians, but vital for the life and health of our church. As we grow deeper in the gospel we better realize how powerless we are to produce change, and how God is the only hope we have…Read more
Value #3—God Is Worthy Of Worship | Colossians 1:15-20
Value #3—God Is Worthy Of Worship | Values are the priorities we seek to emphasize in order to accomplish our mission. Worship is one of those values because God is the central character of the Bible. He is supremely valuable, infinitely worthy, and eternally to be praised. All of creation testifies of His greatness, humanity was made for His glory, and He is the center of all things. Because of the gospel and the illuminating power of the Holy Spirit, Christians can embrace these truths and live lives of praise to their God…Read more
2 Timothy 3:14-17 | Vision: Discovering Clarity For The Future
Value #2—God’s Word Is Final | Values describe what matters most. Here at West Windsor Baptist Church the Bible matters a whole lot because it is God’s perfect revelation of Himself to humanity. It is through the Bible humans rightly know who God is, who they are, and His design for life. At least, this is what we believe. For many in our postmodern society, the above statement is becoming less accepted. Rather than a source of authority, the Bible is commonly viewed as an outdated and irrelevant piece of ancient literature. Join us this week as we discuss value #2—God’s Word is final—exploring in detail what that means, and how we hope this value shapes the future of this church.
Value #1—The Gospel Is Central | Ephesians 2:1-9
value #1: The Gospel Is Central | When you hear the word gospel, what comes to mind? For some it might mean the first four books of the New Testament—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Others might think generic Christianity. Still others might think we are referring to the plan of salvation. On and on the options go. However, in spite of the possible confusion, here at West Windsor Baptist Church we believe the gospel is central. For us this means three things: 1. Clarity 2. Importance 3. Relevance. Join us this week as we discuss value #1—the gospel is central—and explore in detail what that means.
Make Disciples | Matthew 28:18-20
Make Disciples | The third aspect of the mission of West Windsor Baptist Church is to make disciples of Jesus. However, this raises an important question, what is a disciple? Is a disciple merely a Christian? Or someone who belongs to a church? Or is it something more? If we understood what a disciple is, how does a person become one? Join us this week as we continue to gain clarity and focus by exploring what it means to make disciples of Jesus.
Love People | 1 John 4:7-12
Love People | Staying focused on the church’s mission will allow her to be effective, and faithful to Jesus over the long haul. As we continue unpacking the mission of West Windsor Baptist Church, we will look deeply at the second aspect of our mission—love people. Join us this week as we explore deeply in light of God’s love for us, what it means for the church to love others.
Love God | Deuteronomy 6:4-5
Love God | The mission of any organization describes the why—why they exist. Far too many groups forget why they exist, and fail to accomplish what they set off to achieve in the first place. Mission statements can be helpful for keeping groups focused and providing lasting clarity. Churches can struggle with the same problem, losing clarity and focus. As we begin our Mission. Values. Vision series we want to start by unpacking the mission of West Windsor Baptist Church—to love God, love people, and make disciples. Join us this week as we dive deep into the first part of our mission—love God.