ABOUT US
As a Christian fellowship of baptized believers, empowered by the Holy Spirit, First Baptist Church of Laurel has as its purpose: The Celebration of God's Presence
by loving, worshipping, praising, trusting, and obeying God. (Mark 12:29-30; Revelation 19:4-5; Psalms 150)The Demonstration of God's Love
by ministering unselfishly to others the way Christ ministers to us. (John 13:34-35; Matthew 20:25-28; Philippians 2:3-7)The Proclamation of God's Truth
by sharing God's saving grace with every person and by teaching and preaching His truth as revealed in the Word of God. (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; 2 Timothy 4:1-2)The Edification of God's People
by building up the body of Christ in discipleship, stewardship, fellowship and intercessory prayer. (Acts 2:42-47; Ephesians 4:11-13; Romans 14:19)The Glorification of God's Character
by honoring and revealing the character of Christ in our lives. (Matthew 5:16; Romans 8:29; 1 Corinthians 10:31)The Exaltation of God's Son
by magnifying in word and deed the Lordship of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1:20; 2:9-11; Revelation 17:14; Romans 10:9)
