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American Baptists believe that the local
congregation is the fundamental unit of mission and our priority as a
denomination is to affirm, support, and challenge congregations as they
live out their mission in "Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to
the ends of the earth."
American Baptist congregations are called by God through Jesus Christ
to be communities of faith:
 | Empowered by the Holy Spirit to live as witnesses and agents of
God's love and justice in the church and in the world |
| Vital in worship |
| Dynamic in proclamation |
| Effective in teaching |
| Loving in fellowship |
| Faithful in stewardship |
| Compassionate in service. |
Because this is God's call to all churches, it needs to be considered
through the lens of American Baptist heritage and present distinctives
as a people who are evangelical, ecumenical, multi-racial,
mission-minded, committed to social justice, and informed by a global
perspective.
Affirmation of Mission Statement
Policy of American Baptist General Board
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Baptist Churches One Great Hour of Sharing Offering will be received
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