About Us

Every activity and ministry at First Baptist Church is shaped by the following core values. These values offer you insight into the kind of congregation we are and seek to become. As you'll see, each core value is shaped by several scriptures. If you would like to know more about who we are as a church, please don't hesitate to call us at (816) 380-3733.

Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior. We surrender our will to His will for our lives on a daily basis, giving Him our best and our all. Every ministry in our church helps people grow spiritually. Our bible study groups on Sunday and throughout the week offer opportunities for believers to experience the life-changing power of God's Word, and discover their spiritual gifts. We encourage every believer to use his or her spiritual gifts in the ministries of the church.

  If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but
  whoever loses his life for me will find it. (Matthew 16:24-25)

  It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people
  for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and
  become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. (Ephesians 4:11-13)

Scripture is our final authority. We seek to be innovative and flexible as long as we do not violate the Bible. We teach God's Word with integrity and authority so that seekers find Christ and believers mature in Him.

  All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly
  equipped for every good work.  (2 Timothy 3:16)

Our worship strives to be both accurate (based on the truth of God's Word) and authentic (a heart-felt expression of our spiritual devotion). We focus on God, not ourselves, acknowledging His supreme value and worth in our personal lives and in the worship of our congregation.

  God is spirit and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth. (John 4:24)

  Not to us, O LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. (Psalm 115:1)

We support the spiritual nurturing of biblical marriages and families. We believe that the family unit (husband, wife, and children) is God's design for society and is the primary means of teaching godly behavior from one generation to the next generation. Our church is committed to helping families by having strong children's, youth, and adult ministries.

  Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. For wives, this means submit your husbands as to the Lord…For husbands, this means love your
  wives, just as Christ loved the church…Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. (Eph. 5:21-6:1)

Authentic sharing, caring, accountability and the meetings of human and spiritual needs happen when people are connected. We share one heart and one mind – the heart and mind of Jesus. We have a responsibility to care for one another and encourage one another to love and good works. Relationships are a vital part of spiritual development, and we believe life change takes place best in small group settings or individual relationships.

  For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them. (Matthew 18:20)

  We have spoken freely to you…and opened wide our hearts to you…open wide your hearts also. (2 Corinthians 6:11 & 13)

  A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all mean will know that you are my
  disciples, if you love one another. (John 13:34-35)

We believe that we are to be sent into the world just as Christ was sent for all of us. Jesus calls us to be intentional and passionate about sharing the gospel. We believe that God’s message of forgiveness of forgiveness is most effectively conveyed within the context of personal relationships, and most often beyond Sunday morning.

  And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” (Romans 10:15)

  As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. (John 17:18)

Since God gave His best (the Savior), we seek to honor Him by maintaining a high standard of excellence in all our ministries and activities. We believe that excellence honors God and inspires people.

   …whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10:31)

  …whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus…. (Colossians 3:17)

  Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly
  explains the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15)

Fully Committed

Biblically Faithful

Heartfelt Worshipers