BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH 

GUIDELINES FOR MISSIONS


STATEMENT

BBC believes in and practices Faith Promise Missions. It is our desire to personally carry out the Great Commission along with giving to help others go where we may not be able to go. We believe that Jesus Christ died for every person and that He will save anyone who comes to Him for salvation.

OBJECTIVE

Our objective in giving to missions is to spread the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to every nation.

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SUPPORT

BBC is an Independent Baptist Church and supports only Independent Baptist missionaries. No mission boards, clearing houses or other associations will be considered for support. This is not intended to discredit any other missionaries on the field, but to express our support for those who believe the Bible as we do.

 

BBC has, as its main thrust, the objective of planting churches to preach the Gospel. We will support missionaries who are going to the field to carry out this objective. For those going to a foreign field we believe churches should be planted and, eventually, a national pastor should be called. We will not consider support for an American who desires to go on the foreign field and pastor the same church permanently. We believe when the church is established and a national pastor can be called then the missionary should move to a new area and establish a new work. A separate section addresses those who are planting churches in the USA.

 

BBC will support national pastors on the foreign field as the Lord leads and provides. Support will cease when the church becomes self-supporting. Support may also cease if it is obvious the work is not sustainable. Missionaries who switch positions for which they are being supported may also lose support.

 

BBC is a fundamental church. We realize that Independent Baptists express a wide variety of preferences. We desire to stand on convictions that are Bible-based and not the preferences of man. We believe the Holy Spirit leads us as individuals and directs us in the way we should go. Our desire is not to hold others to our preferences but we expect our missionaries to be true to the doctrines that God makes plain in His Word. We believe that all Christians should be modest and Christ-like in their appearance and attitude. We believe God’s Word should be given in love, without compromise, and without a mean spirit.

 

All missionaries supported by BBC should send a quarterly newsletter informing the church on their work. Missionaries may send newsletters more frequently but we desire a letter at least every 3 months. BBC will not support those who do not keep us informed regarding the work.

USA CHURCH PLANTING

BBC supports the planting of Independent Baptist churches in areas where there is no strong influence of Independent Baptists. Our emphasis will be placed on regions of the USA where there is no significant concentration of Independent Baptists.

THE BIBLE

BBC believes the Bible is the perfect Word of God. In our preaching and teaching we use only the King James Version. For those serving where English is the native language we will support only those who use the KJV. We realize some Christians may use other versions but we believe the KJV to be both accurate and reliable. We believe those serving on a foreign field should use a reliable translation, if available, in the language of the people.

SALVATION

BBC believes Jesus died for everyone and that He will save those who will call on His name. We do not believe that He predestinates certain ones to go to Heaven and certain ones to go to Hell. If you have any Calvinistic leanings please do not seek support from BBC.

CONCLUSION

We rejoice with you in your call to serve God on the mission field. If you are in agreement with our guidelines, for those we will support, please fill out the Missionary Information Form and mail it to the address given on the form. After we receive the form will we contact you as the Lord leads.