The vision
Where we are going
The vision of White Oak Hills Baptist Church is to see all people transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ, equipped for the work of ministry and engaged in wholesome worship.
Who we are
The Vision
Equipping the people of God to impact the world for Christ.
The purpose
Why we are here
White Oak Hills Baptist Church exists to glorify God by reaching out to our community and to the world at large by making disciples, sharing the Gospel and equipping the people of God to demonstrate love, hope, community and global missions.
What we hold to
Core values
These are the principles that shape the practices and decisions of White Oak Hills Baptist Church. We use the word “core” deliberately — these are the essentials.
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World-Wide Evangelization
Mark 10:44–45
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Discipleship
Matthew 28:18–20
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Headship of Christ
Ephesians 1:22–23
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Biblical Authority
2 Timothy 3:16
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Genuine Community
Ephesians 4:13; 1 Corinthians 12
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Prayer
Luke 18:1; Philippians 4:19–20
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Authentic Worship of the Triune God
John 4:22
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Excellence
1 Corinthians 10:31
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Gift-Based Ministry
1 Corinthians 12; Romans 12; Ephesians 4
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Member Care
1 Thessalonians 5:11; Acts 20:28
The vision explained
Imagine a church where
Sixteen pictures of what we are building toward.
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members can rely on, respect, and follow spiritual leadership.
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life transformation is the norm.
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every believer is connected to a small group of other believers through authentic relationships, growing together in Christ.
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the Good News of Jesus Christ is spread radically throughout the community and the world.
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all believers are equipped to be fully functioning and contributing members of the body of Christ.
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families are esteemed as the biblical model Christ intended them to be.
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men and women are able to fulfill their purpose and make an eternal impact for the kingdom of God.
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Christian singles are equipped to glorify God and maximize their privileged state in Christ.
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every believer is pursuing a passionate, prayer-filled love relationship with the creator of the universe — one that engages their heads, hearts, and hands.
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real people can find real answers to real issues.
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acceptance is the standard; people are not judged by their age, circumstances, race, ethnicity or cultural background, but by the wholeness of their identity in Christ.
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the Bible is highly regarded, explained, illustrated, and applied to all dimensions of believers’ lives.
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believers are free to worship God in a dynamic and authentic manner.
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members are characterized by intentional and selfless giving of their time, talents, and treasures.
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believers are mobilized for local and global mission.
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the church is intricately involved in primary and secondary education.