“THE CHURCH WITH A PROGRAM FOR THE PEOPLE”

Greater Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church
5301 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60615

Telephone: 773/373-3188
Fax: 773/373-3863

Rev. David W. Watkins, III, B.S. M.Div., Pastor

VISION, MISSION AND VALUE STATEMENT
As members of Greater Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church, we will worship and magnify God and serve as a beacon of light for the community. We will develop Christ-centered and age appropriate ministries that provide for spiritual growth and development. We will strive to promote social justice and brotherly love.

MISSION STATEMENT
We exist to love and glorify God, to study His word, to walk according to the Holy Spirit, to work together in Christian love and to witness to others in our local and world communities.

VALUE STATEMENT
As a community of faith and followers of Jesus Christ, our values include the following:

a. We offer a Christian environment that will inspire the loving, learning and teaching of God's word

b. We respond with open hearts and hands to the joys, hurts and concerns of our church family and the people of our local and world communities

c. We model our beliefs through words and deed

d. We use God's gifts in humility and service.

2010 THEME & FOCUS

2010 Theme: "It's all about the Kingdom"
2010 Focus: "Let Get R.E.A.L.
* Reorganizing for Kingdom Effectiveness
* Establishing Kingdom Priorities
* Advancing Kingdom Values
* Living by Kingdom Principles