Purpose Statement

The Mariners’ Temple Baptist Church shall be a biblically rooted church on a mission for Christ, guided by the Holy Spirit, that exists to glorify God, win souls, and nurture people, through worship, teaching, preaching, fellowship and discipleship.

(Adopted 12/84)

MTBC Vision 2010-2015:

Evangelism Explosion

Our Vision

To glorify God by providing Biblically rooted, Christ-centered, Spirit-led, mission-focused, gift-based, culturally relevant, small group-driven ministry that evangelizes, educates, equips, and empowers believers for service in the church and in the world.

Our Strategy

The vision will be accomplished by participation of all members of MTBC in the following

growth strategies:

• WORSHIP through CELEBRATION
• DISCIPLESHIP through DISCIPLINE
• LEADERSHIP through SERVING
• STEWARDSHIP through GIVING
• FELLOWSHIP through RELATIONSHIPS
• MEMBERSHIP through EVANGELISM
• FAITH through COMMITMENT
• MINISTRY through PRAYER