First Baptist Church
of Diana
Leading ordinary people to
extraordinary life in Christ
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Contents Copyright First Baptist Church of
Diana 2006
P. O. Box 96
1759 Highway 259 S.
Diana, Texas 75640
903-663-1236
www.fbcdiana.org
Mission and Values of FBC

The mission of First Baptist Church is to lead ordinary people to extraordinary life in Christ.

Values Statement of FBC Diana    

We are devoted to empower people to serve God. (Matt. 20:28, John 15:5,John 12:26,
1 Cor. 13:13, 2 Cor. 6:4, James 2:17) (Ministry, Serving, Giving)

We believe that God has called every Christian to a life of service.  Service includes giving of time and
resources to build the kingdom of God and helping fellow man.  Jesus is our greatest example of one
who is truly a minister. Our devotion is to serve selflessly and empower others to do likewise.


We are devoted to the spiritual development of people of all ages. (Isaiah 55:11, Matt. 28:18-20, Phil. 4:
9, Eph. 4: 10-14, Hebrews 6:1-3, James 1:22) (Discipleship)

The first calling of the church is to make disciples. The second calling of the church is to use our gifts and
talents to help mature other disciples. Our devotion is to provide resources and an environment where all
people are encouraged and equipped in spiritual development.


We are devoted to God honoring relationships where no one has to stand alone. ( Mat. 22:35-39, Acts 2:
42-46, 1 John 1:6) (Fellowship)

Biblical fellowship includes a sense of community.  With a devotion to love our neighbor and have
fellowship with others in the body of Christ, we are committed to walk together in times of victory and in
times of difficulty.  


We are devoted to celebrate the worth and glory of God. (John 4:23-24, Romans 12:1-2)   (Worship)

Man was made to worship God.  We are devoted to a walk with Jesus Christ that includes daily personal
worship and regular congregational worship. Through worship we attribute worth to God and celebrate
His Glory.


We are devoted to the authority and the truth of God’s Word. (Psalms 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2
Tim. 4:2) (Scripture )

The Bible is the basis and substance of all that we teach. It is the source of preaching and the tool used to
make disciples, understand God, understand ourselves, and find our way in this world as well as the
world to come.


We are devoted to the necessity and purpose of prayer. (Acts 1:14; Matthew 21:22;

Philippians 4:6; John 15:7; Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:17) (Prayer)

Because God is all-powerful, all knowing, and in all places, His knowledge is far beyond our knowledge.
His ways are right and just.  Prayer allows us to seek His wisdom and knowledge and therefore the
primary means of seeking direction.  Our purpose in prayer is to fellowship with God and it is necessary to
make correct decisions and enjoy God and His creation.


We believe that lost people matter to God and ought to matter to us. (John 3:16-17; Luke16:15;
Romans 1:16) (Evangelism)

Jesus commanded His disciples to go into the entire world.  Jesus bankrupted heaven in His pursuit of
lost people. Because Jesus loves and reaches out to lost people, we also love and reach out to lost
people.


We believe in God’s unconditional acceptance and forgiveness. (Romans 5:20; Ephesians 2:8) (Grace)

God’s grace is truly amazing.  Through Jesus Christ every person can be accepted into the kingdom. God
does not shame people into service nor judge them for their appearance. Jesus demonstrated an
environment of Grace in His incarnation and we are commanded to do the same.


We believe in forms of worship and ministry that will best capture and express what God is doing in
our generation and culture. (Genesis 1:1, Col. 3:23-24) (Creativity)

God’s mercies are new each morning and His creative nature is continually expressed.  We are therefore
devoted to using forms of ministry and worship that reflect and express God’s current activity in this world.
These forms include ways of conducting worship, ministry, and evangelism.