Who We Are
At Oak Valley Baptist Church, the following values inform our worship and our community.
A COMMITMENT TO LOVE AND HONOR GOD:
We want to grow in our love for God and give Him credit for all He does for us and through us. (Matthew 22:37-38; Psalm 96:3; Ephesians 3:20-21; 1 Corinthians 10:31)
HAVING A CHRIST-CENTERED MINISTRY/BEING A CHRIST-LIKE PEOPLE:
We intend that everything we do be centered in Christ’s teachings and that our lives reflect His example of love and obedience to the Father. (Matthew 28:20; Ephesians 4:13)
THE AUTHORITY OF THE BIBLE AND THE LEADERSHIP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT:
Our goal is that all we do be consistent with the infallible Word of God and be led and empowered by the Holy Spirit. (Psalm 119:105; John 16:13; Acts 1:8; 2 Timothy 3:16-17)
PRAYER:
We will constantly seek God’s direction and power through prayer. (John 15:7; Ephesians 6:18; Philippians 4:6)
OUTREACH/EVANGELISM/MISSIONS:
We gladly accept Christ’s commission to reach out through both personal evangelism and coordinated mission efforts to proclaim the gospel to those not yet connected to God by a personal faith relationship through Jesus Christ. (Matthew 5:14-16; 28:19-20; Acts 1:8)
GROWTH IN DISCIPLESHIP:
We will help one another grow in Christ by-
(1) Providing regular opportunities for all ages to study God’s Word;
(2) Mentoring new believers;
(3) Offering a variety of discipleship studies and events;
(4) Providing opportunities to grow in discipleship through Christian service and stewardship. (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:42; Colossians 3:16a; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7)
FELLOWSHIP AND MINISTRY:
We are committed to maintaining the unity of the Spirit in our congregation by loving and ministering to one another. We will strive to offer comfort, encouragement, restoration, forgiveness, and hope to all whom God places within our reach. (Matthew 22:39; John 15:12; Acts 4:32; Galatians 6:10; Ephesians 4:3; 1 John 3:16-18)
SHARED LEADERSHIP THROUGH SERVANT MINISTRIES:
Our goal is to involve all church members in serving Christ and others by leading them to discover, develop, and utilize their spiritual gifts. (Mark 10:42-45; Galatians 5:13b; Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31; Ephesians 4:11-13)
WORSHIP THAT CONNECTS US WITH GOD AND TRANSFORMS US:
We want our group worship opportunities to unite, teach, challenge, and encourage the broadest possible range of our fellowship by enabling us to experience and respond to God. (Psalm 100; Colossians 3:16; Hebrews 10:25)
OUR HERITAGE AS CHRISTIANS, BAPTISTS, AND OAK VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH:
We want to know our heritage in order to learn from our past. (Deuteronomy 6:20-25; Hebrews 11:1-40)
A STRIVING TOWARD EXCELLENCE:
Though we recognize our imperfections, we are committed to strive toward offering Christ our best in all we do. (Ecclesiastes 9:10a; Matthew 5:48; Romans 12:1; Colossians 3:23