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Mission, Vision, & Core Values |
Mission Statement
The Jacksonville Baptist Association is a networking ministry of diverse churches seeking to stimulate church health, develop leaders, and multiply ministry in the Jacksonville Florida area.
Vision Statement
The Jacksonville Baptist Association will become an indispensable partner with churches to achieve Christ's mission with excellence, vitality, and relevance.
Core Values
Vitality
- Building thriving churches which fulfill their mission
- Achieving balance in worship, evangelism, discipleship, missions, stewardship and fellowship
- Multiplying new work
- Making a difference in the quality of church leadership
Excellence
- Serving churches and individuals with reliability and integrity
- Providing quality resources using state of the art technology
- Maximizing ministry and minimizing maintenance
Networking
- Fostering partnership among churches and individuals
- Linking needs with resources
- Communicating for rapid response and beneficial assistance
Diversity
- Celebrating the intergenerational multiculturalism of our context
- Affirming various worship styles and ministry structures
- Embracing the varied methods of God's activity
Relevance
- Approaching ministry from a culturally-relevant, purpose driven Biblical base
- Relying on prayer, research, contextual awareness and sensitivity to needs
- Taking risks with faith and innovation
