MINISTRY GOALS:
The vision of Evangelist Glen Aycock
We strive to influence every believer to have a passion for God, a passion for people, and a passion to serve.
Statement of Purpose and Mission:
Pastor Glen is blessed by performing God's work, Living God's way and for glory of God...
Statement of Faith:
God
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe and He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; I Peter 1:2; II Corinthians 13:14
Man
God made Man in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. He is the supreme object of God's creation. Although man has tremendous potential for good, he is marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called "sin." This attitude is the separator of man from God.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2
Eternity
Man was created to exist forever. He will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God, through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.
John 3:16; I John 2:25 and 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all men by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5 and 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14-15; I Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; I Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13
Salvation
Salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can never make up for his sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin's penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith. We are by the grace of God which is the unmerited favor of God and not by works but it is the gift of God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6 and 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1
Baptism
Baptism is the outward expression of an inward experience of asking Christ to come into a person’s heart. This is a command by Jesus that people repent and be baptized. The Baptism is by immersion and illustrated dying to sin and being buried in sin and through Christ arising to walk in newness of life. The old sinful self gives way to the Christ way and emerges from the baptismal waters to be obedient to God. God approved baptism and showed his pleasure in it, at the baptism of Jesus. He said, “This is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased…” In order to qualify to be baptized one must personally believe in Jesus as the Son of the Living God and personally invite Him into one’s life repenting of sin and desire to live for Jesus.
Eternal Security
Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives this security.
John 10:29; II Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25 and 10:10-14; I Peter 1:3-5
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian seeks to live under His control daily.
II Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13 and 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; I Corinthians 2:12 and 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18
The Bible
The Bible is God's Word to all men. Human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit wrote the Bible. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error.
II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21; II Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160 and 12:6; Proverbs 30:5
Our Core Values
Recognizing that all people are different, we value innovation and the freedom to do whatever it takes to reach them with the gospel of Christ.
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. [2 Corinthians 3:17 NIV]
Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights.
[Proverbs 18:15 The Message]
We value growth.
We value personal spiritual growth, believing every member must make a conscious commitment to grow to spiritual maturity. . . until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. [Ephesians 4:13 NIV]
We value church growth, recognizing that under Christ’s control, . . . the whole body . . .is supported and held together. . . and it grows as God wants it to grow. [ Colossians 2:19 GNB]
We value relationships.
God/Christ - Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. [Mark 12:30]
Family - But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. [Joshua 24:15]
Others - Love your neighbor as yourself. [Mark 12:31]
We value unity.
How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity. [Psalm 133:1]
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus. . . [Romans 15:5]
Make every effort {do whatever it takes} to keep the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace. [Ephesians 4:3]
NOTE: THE ABOVE STATEMENTS HAVE USED AS A MODEL THE FAITH STATEMENTS OF IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH AND SOME OTHER BAPTIST CHURCHES. SOME STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN ALTERED TO FIT OUR CHURCHES BELIEFS. THE PURPOSE OF THE STATEMENT IS TO ACQUAINT INQUIRERS INTERESTED IN THIS MINISTRY.