“First Baptist Church of Denver Core Values”  

First Baptist Church of Denver is an intentional community.

We believe that community is God's design for human relationships, a place where people know your fears, failures, and dreams, but love you anyway.  In our increasingly fragmented and lonely world, community is God's tool for life transformation.  Biblical community is life-changing and healing.  It’s in these sacred relationships and honest, loving communities that God transforms us. 

First Baptist Church of Denver is a bridge building community.

Our core values are sometimes considered unique in that we desire to bring together the mainstream Christian church with those that have been rejected, outcast and written off.  We value togetherness, unity in the body of Christ, and healing wounded hearts.

First Baptist Church of Denver is a welcoming community.

We realize that everyone is at a different place in his or her spiritual journey.  God has not called us to judge others, but to accept them and welcome them.  Jesus modeled this during his earthly ministry.  We believe that life is lived best when experienced together, learning, growing, celebrating, and spending time with one another, and that widening our circle to include newcomers is an important core value.

First Baptist Church of Denver is a grace community.

We believe that the emphasis of God's Word, and the very nature of God, is one of love towards us as humans.   We believe that grace -- the unfailing, life-changing love that God shows each of us -- is the most empowering element of our faith.  Like Paul, we strive to avoid legalism and remind people of God's unconditional love for them, as found in Jesus Christ.

First Baptist Church of Denver is a healing and healthy community.

We believe that our respect for one another is paramount to our success as a church.  The church is to be a hospital for hurting and wounded people who are loved, nurtured and encouraged by an accepting, non-judgmental community.  We believe this model of community reflects the love of God given to each of us:  freely we have received, freely we give.

First Baptist Church of Denver is a mosaic of people.

Since community is about grace, not perfection, labels are not part of our paradigm. At First Baptist Church of Denver, we have tied ourselves to the story of God found in Jesus, but we gladly welcome anybody among us regardless of creed, race, sexual orientation, or any other division that we humans like to divide ourselves into.   We do this because we believe that this story is the most beautiful story possible, and that Jesus' message of love is bigger than our petty human divisions.  You will find a diverse community here that values each others' differences as strengths!

First Baptist Church of Denver is founded upon relationships.

Relationships are the most important asset that any faith community can nurture.  Because they have an eternal dimension, relationships with others are infinitely more valuable than programs and materials.  Relationships should always take precedence over busyness, numbers, and noise.

First Baptist Church of Denver believes in investing in the next generation.

We believe that we have a responsibility to invest in the lives of both children and youth.  They are the future leaders of the church.  Part of our continued revitalization and growth of First Baptist Church of Denver shall continually be concentrated on growth geared towards our younger members.

First Baptist Church of Denver is committed to Biblical teaching.

We believe that the Bible is God's Word to us as much today as always. The scriptures, along with the inspiration and teaching of the Holy Spirit, guide us towards a purity of faith and understanding of what it means to be Christ's disciples in the world today.  At the same time, we are committed to loving all people, and model that at First Baptist Church of Denver regardless of where people are their life journey.  We do not insist upon an exact theological, political or social stance in our members other than being true in our following of the teachings of Jesus.

First Baptist Church of Denver is committed to authenticity.

Striving always to be authentic Christians, we are willing to be open about our strengths and weaknesses.  In life, we recognize that real people experience real problems, and, as authentic followers of Jesus Christ, we strive to embr ace them and provide love and acceptance rather than judgment.   

First Baptist Church of Denver believes that every believer has a ministry.

We practice the truth that every believer is a minister by encouraging every member to find a place of service and ministry. We also believe all believers have equal status before, and direct access to, God through Jesus Christ; and the only mediator between God and humanity is Jesus Christ.  This is called the “priesthood of the believer" and is a historic Baptist belief.

First Baptist Church of Denver is an intentional community.

We believe that community is God's design for human relationships, a place where people know your fears, failures, and dreams, but love you anyway.  In our increasingly fragmented and lonely world, community is God's tool for life transformation.  Biblical community is life-changing and healing.  It’s in these sacred relationships and honest, loving communities that God transforms us. 

 

First Baptist Church of Denver is a bridge building community.

Our core values are sometimes considered unique in that we desire to bring together the mainstream Christian church with those that have been rejected, outcast and written off.  We value togetherness, unity in the body of Christ, and healing wounded hearts.

 

First Baptist Church of Denver is a welcoming community.

We realize that everyone is at a different place in his or her spiritual journey.  God has not called us to judge others, but to accept them and welcome them.  Jesus modeled this during his earthly ministry.  We believe that life is lived best when experienced together, learning, growing, celebrating, and spending time with one another, and that widening our circle to include newcomers is an important core value.

 

First Baptist Church of Denver is a grace community.

We believe that the emphasis of God's Word, and the very nature of God, is one of love towards us as humans.   We believe that grace -- the unfailing, life-changing love that God shows each of us -- is the most empowering element of our faith.  Like Paul, we strive to avoid legalism and remind people of God's unconditional love for them, as found in Jesus Christ.

 

First Baptist Church of Denver is a healing and healthy community.

We believe that our respect for one another is paramount to our success as a church.  The church is to be a hospital for hurting and wounded people who are loved, nurtured and encouraged by an accepting, non-judgmental community.  We believe this model of community reflects the love of God given to each of us:  freely we have received, freely we give.

 

First Baptist Church of Denver is a mosaic of people.

Since community is about grace, not perfection, labels are not part of our paradigm. At First Baptist Church of Denver, we have tied ourselves to the story of God found in Jesus, but we gladly welcome anybody among us regardless of creed, race, sexual orientation, or any other division that we humans like to divide ourselves into.   We do this because we believe that this story is the most beautiful story possible, and that Jesus' message of love is bigger than our petty human divisions.  You will find a diverse community here that values each others' differences as strengths!

 

First Baptist Church of Denver is founded upon relationships.

Relationships are the most important asset that any faith community can nurture.  Because they have an eternal dimension, relationships with others are infinitely more valuable than programs and materials.  Relationships should always take precedence over busyness, numbers, and noise.

 

First Baptist Church of Denver believes in investing in the next generation.

We believe that we have a responsibility to invest in the lives of both children and youth.  They are the future leaders of the church.  Part of our continued revitalization and growth of First Baptist Church of Denver shall continually be concentrated on growth geared towards our younger members.

 

First Baptist Church of Denver is committed to Biblical teaching.

We believe that the Bible is God's Word to us as much today as always. The scriptures, along with the inspiration and teaching of the Holy Spirit, guide us towards a purity of faith and understanding of what it means to be Christ's disciples in the world today.  At the same time, we are committed to loving all people, and model that at First Baptist Church of Denver regardless of where people are their life journey.  We do not insist upon an exact theological, political or social stance in our members other than being true in our following of the teachings of Jesus.

 

First Baptist Church of Denver is committed to authenticity.

Striving always to be authentic Christians, we are willing to be open about our strengths and weaknesses.  In life, we recognize that real people experience real problems, and, as authentic followers of Jesus Christ, we strive to embr ace them and provide love and acceptance rather than judgment.   

 

First Baptist Church of Denver believes that every believer has a ministry.

We practice the truth that every believer is a minister by encouraging every member to find a place of service and ministry. We also believe all believers have equal status before, and direct access to, God through Jesus Christ; and the only mediator between God and humanity is Jesus Christ.  This is called the “priesthood of the believer" and is a historic Baptist belief.