What you can expect:

1. Biblical Teaching and Preaching
God's Word is a light to our path. His will is revealed in Scripture, and we are molded into the Image of Christ by the work of the Holy Spirit as we humble ourselves before the Word of God.

2. Involvement
At Village Baptist you can expect informality, intimacy, closeness, personal recognition and involvement.   These are relational  attributes found in our people, worship and ministry.   People who desire formality and low involvement will most likely look to a much larger church.

3. Familiarity 
People know, care and share each other's concerns, illnesses, travel and pleasure.  They will notice and miss you when absent In worship.   Loneliness is rarely a problem.   Relationships are richer and deeper in our Church Family than you might find in other churches. Important confidences are kept and respected.

4. Security
Where a family atmosphere prevails, an individual has identity, security, and a caring environment. There is a strong sense that this is "my" church, and that help is available for the asking.  People care deeply what happens to others.       

5.  Importance
There are few spectators in our church.  We believe that the Holy Spirit has gifted every member.  Gifts are to be used for the common good and In service to Jesus.  You will be invited to participate, asked to lead and give as the Lord Jesus guides you in personal stewardship.

6.  Democratic Processes
Only a few committees and boards are needed, and everyone has a chance to get in on decision making. The Biblical admonition of "speaking the truth in love" means for us communication that is direct and immediate.  We believe in and practice our  "congregational polity".

7.  Recognition as a People Not a Program
Churches earn certain reputations in a community: " a family church", "a mission church", "a praying church." We don't major in pre-planned programs as much as we act out the Gospel in the everyday life of our people.

8.  Practical Guidance
Our theology is never based on idle and abstract speculation.  That does not mean that we are "anti-intellectual" but rather emphasizes that our faith is experiential, real and practical.  It is learned in personal and relational ways as we walk day by day with our living Lord Jesus Christ and with other believers.

9. Generosity
At home, people in our church accept Jesus' command, "love thy neighbor" but they want their neighbor personalized.   The need must be present and graphic - a well to be dug, a hungry child to be fed, a person to witness to about their faith, a sick member to pray for, a room to be painted - and our people will give for real persons in real need.   We carry out Christ's mission and witness internationally, nationally, regionally and locally through committed affiliation with our sister American Baptist Churches and ecumenically as well.   

10. Personal Leadership
We have intentionally sought out a pastor who is personal, real, practical, and loving because we value these spiritual qualities  above those of scholar, manager, or expert.  Our pastor is part of the family, not above it.  He works along with elected leaders, church members, children or adults.   He is approachable, available, and reliable.  He cares deeply and intensely about Christ's Mission, our people, and their needs.