Our church exists to glorify God by bringing people into an ever deepening relationship
with God and each other in the body of Christ.
with God and each other in the body of Christ.
Our Commitment
- Intergenerational, Christ-exalting Worship that encourages us to honor Jesus Christ.
- Expository Preaching that is unapologetically biblical and relevant.
- The authority of Scripture in and over every area of our lives.
- Church Fellowship that undergirds our faith and supports the family.
Our Goals
- Intergenerational, Christ-exalting Worship that encourages us to honor Jesus Christ.
- Expository Preaching that is unapologetically biblical and relevant.
- The authority of Scripture in and over every area of our lives.
- Church Fellowship that undergirds our faith and supports the family.
- To celebrate God's presence through corporate worship
- To demonstrate God's love through ministry to each other and the community
- To communicate God's Word through evangelistic outreach and missions
- To incorporate God's family through fellowship
- To educate God's people through biblical preaching and teaching
What We Believe
The following are the core beliefs of Westwood Baptist Church based on the foundational truths taught in the bible. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these biblical doctrines.
God
There is one eternally existing God who has three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Co-equal, Co-eternal, Co-existent. He is the creator of all that exists, both visible and invisible, and is therefore worthy of all glory and praise. God is perfect in love, power, holiness, goodness, knowledge, wisdom, justice, and mercy. He is unchangeable and therefore is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Revelation
God has revealed himself to us through his son, Jesus Christ, who is the visible image of the invisible God, the holy scriptures, and through all of creation itself.
Mankind
Humans, both male and female, were created in God's image for His glory. The first humans, Adam and Eve, were created without sin and appointed as caretakers of the rest of God's creations.
The Fall
When Adam and Eve chose not to obey God, they ceased to be what they were made to be and became distorted images of God. This caused them to fall out of fellowship with God, and fractured all of creation ever since that time.
Salvation
Jesus Christ came to reconcile us with God. He lived a life without sin and willingly died on the cross to pay the penalty for our transgressions. God raised him from the dead and now, by grace, offers as a free gift eternal life to all who follow Christ, by faith, as their Lord and Savior. That is why salvation can be found in Christ alone.
The Church
The church is comprised of individuals who have experienced salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ and have become spiritually united as the living expression of the Body of Christ of which He is the head.
Ressurection
Jesus Christ is returning one day to judge both the living and the dead and to usher in the fullness of God's kingdom on earth.
Core Values
God-focused, Christ exalting worship
“I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever.” Psalm 86:12
Being Bible Driven
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
1 Timothy 3:16-17
1 Timothy 3:16-17
Living by the Spirit
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such
there is no law.”
Galatians 5:22-23
there is no law.”
Galatians 5:22-23
Genuine Relationships
“Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.”
Romans 12:10
Romans 12:10
Common Purpose
“…complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.”
Philippians 2:2
Philippians 2:2
Family Life
“Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.”
Proverbs 17:6
Proverbs 17:6