Welcome to The Greater Universal Baptist Church

Missions & Themes

Mission
To win souls for Christ and equip them to be winners

Vision
To be a L.I.G.H.T. in the midst of a dark world
Loving, Inviting, Giving, Healing, Teaching Church

Core Values:
- People are the church, not the building, they all have great value
- Family is the critical foundation, we are the extended family
- Worship is a daily experience, and prayer is our network
- As stewards we understand that everything belongs to God
- Education is a gift from God and we must get all we can
- We build community by loving one another and taking action
- We will reach out beyond the walls of our building
- Ministry is about serving and meeting needs
- The Bible is true and trustworthy
- We have a hope beyond this world

Philosophy for Ministry:
- Our priority is spiritual growth
- We are committed to creating wholesome relational opportunities
- We are called to produce much fruit
- We are not afraid of change
- Every believer has gifts from God and we must use them

Primary Ministry Areas:
Worship, Discipleship, Fellowship, Ministry, Stewardship, Evangelism
Biblical Foundation:
MT 28:19,20: Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Annual Themes
2000 - "Let Christ Lead the Way in Y2K"
2001 - "Christians Having Fun in 2001"
2002 - "Excellence N You in 2002"
2003 - "Debt Free in 2003"
2004 - "Reaching for More in 2004"
2005 - "Revive and Evangelize in 2005"
2006 - "Things to fix in 2006: Relationships"
2007 - "A Glimps of Heaven in 2007"
2008 - "Celebrate in 2008"
2009 - "Seeing Signs in 2009"

Daily Scripture