WE EXIST TO GLORIFY GOD AS WE REACH, TEACH, AND EQUIP

OUR DESIRE IS TO BE A CATALYST FOR LIFE-CHANGE IN THE KAWARTHAS AND BEYOND

  • GLORIFY

    Glorify the true and living God by striving to worship Him with our entire lives.

    Matt 22:37; Ps 150; 19:1-4, 14; Ecc 12:14; Rom 1:20-25

  • REACH

    Reach the lost with the good news of faith and hope in Jesus Christ through words of witness and deeds of mercy in the Kawartha Lakes and to the world.

    Matt 22:39; 28:18-20, Lk 24:47; Jn 20:21; Ac 1:8; 14:21

  • TEACH

    Teach believers of all ages to become mature followers of Jesus Christ, disciplined in scripture, prayer, holiness, and community.

    Matt 28:18-20; 1 Jn 1:7; Ac 14:22; Rom 10:13-15

  • EQUIP

    Equip and encourage believers to use their spiritual gifts by serving in the Church and wherever God may take them.

    Matt 28:18-20; Ac 14:23; Eph 4:12; 1 Cor 12:1-7;
    Rom 12:1-8

VALUES

Ten core values bring clarity to the things that matter most at Fairview Baptist Church. They guide how we achieve our purpose, influencing major leadership decisions as well as everyday ministry plans. They even help us navigate staffing and budget issues. In short, they keep us focused on the unique call God has given us as a local church.

THE WORD­
We value the Bible as truth and seek to teach it in a way that changes the way we live. 
Rom 12:7:2; 2 Tim 3:16-17; Jam 1:23-25

THE KINGDOM­
We believe that every member of our church is called to minister. We have expectations of each individual using their gifts/talents and resources to further the Kingdom of God in the walls of the church and outside.
Matt 6:10, 6:33, 13:1-46; Ac 28:31;
1 Cor 4:20; Col 1:13; Heb 12:28

STEWARDSHIP
We strive to responsibly manage all God has entrusted to us in all areas of our lives including time, talents and finances.
Gen 1:26-30; 1 Chr 29:14; Ps 24, 37:25-26, 112:5; Pro 22:9; 2 Cor 9:6-7; Jas 1:5

WORSHIP ­
We worship God with our lives. 
Matt 22:36-37

PRAYER
We pray and touch the heart of God. 
1 Kin 8:28; Ps 17:6, 141:2; Lk 11:1-13,
18:1-8; Rom 12:12; Eph 6:18

OUTREACH
We reach the world with Christ's love locally and globally.
Lk 5:30­-32, 15; Matt 18:14

HOLINESS
We come to Christ and reflect God¹s character more and more both individually and corporately as we grow in holiness.
Ps 104:1-2, Is 61:10; Rom 7:4-6, 3:14;
1 Cor 6:11, 12:27; Gal 2:20; Eph 4:15;
Phil 1:27; 1 Cor 3:16


COMMUNITY
We desire to be a grace-based community characterized by love, respect, thoughtfulness, courtesy, submission, generosity, encouragement and forgiveness as a multigenerational family united by Christ.
1 Cor 13; Lk 10:1; Jn 13:34­-35

THE NEXT GENERATION
We teach & equip our children and desire to empower them for service with the goal that they will lead the church in the future.
Ps 34:11, 78:5-7, 127:3; Pro 22:6;
Mk 10:13-14

SPIRITUAL HEALING
We care and have concern for all people with hurts and struggles and believe Christ is the ultimate healer. People are welcomed to attend our church and journey towards hope and healing in Jesus Christ.
Prov 12:18, 16:24; 1 Cor 12:28 Rev 22:2