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Wednesday, October 07 2009 13:09

MISSION STATEMENT:

Helping Alabama Christians and churches work together to fulfill the mission of God.

VISION STATEMENTS  / We will become or be:
  • A help to churches as they achieve a balanced strategy for missions engagement in local and global contexts.
  • A peer learning and mentoring network for ministerial staff and laity.
  • A catalyst to start and support 8 missional churches related to CBF by 2008.
  • A national model for faith-based action in the area of rural poverty through Sowing Seeds of Hope.
  • A growing community and fellowship among our partners and friends through 12 AlabamaCBF Ambassadors.
  • A leadership development and missions engagement facilitator for students and young adults.
  • A recognized force for transformation in Alabama.
  • A larger organization - 50% increase in churches and 100% in individual participation by 2008.
  • A cooperative partner with national CBF and other state and regional CBF organizations.

VALUE STATEMENTS  / We value:
  • The works and words of Jesus Christ.
  • The discernment of the local church in discovering and fulfilling its God-given mission.
  • The cooperative pursuit of Kingdom goals with CBF partners and friends.The promotion and celebration of the relevance of historic Baptist Freedoms in the 21st Century.
  • The creative diversity among churches and individuals.The integrity of our Baptist witness in Alabama.
  • The perspectives, insights, and commitment of each generation.
  • The opportunity to live and share the Good News of Jesus Christ alongside other Kingdom-minded groups and individuals.
Major Initiatives:
  • Partnership Missions
  • Leadership Development and Support
  • Communication and Connection
  • Faith Formation
Strategic Priorities:
  • Communicate our identity and strategies
  • Structure/delegate to plan and implement strategic plan
  • Connection/Involvement (Leadership and youth development)
  • Church starts
  • Partnership missions/Sowing Seeds of Hope (Volunteer mission involvement)
Last Updated on Tuesday, December 15 2009 15:43