Virginia Heights Baptist Church

A few years ago, our congregation developed and adopted a strategic plan to guide us into the future. That plan contained a Mission Statement, Vision Statement and Set of Core Values that shape what we do and who we are as a church.

Mission Statement

“Dedicated to serving Christ through worship, work and witness”

Vision Statement

“Virginia Heights Baptist Church is dedicated to serving Christ through: worship that is welcoming, inspiring, meaningful and Biblically-based; work that is modeled after Christ’s ministry, to those within the church and to the community; witness individually and collectively to fulfill the Great Commission”

Core Values

To glorify God

To proclaim Christ

To minister in the Spirit

Strategic Directions

• Missions- To create and expand upon the mission immersion opportunities for our members locally, nationally, and internationally; to promote missions education; and to increase our congregation’s financial commitment to missions.
• Mentoring- To have special events that enhance fellowship and congregational participation of all age groups; to encourage all members to actively participate in discipleship opportunities; and to link young with mature Christians for spiritual growth and development.
• Stewardship- To promote Biblical stewardship and tithing; and to develop a responsible and responsive annual operating budget aligned with our Strategic Plan.
• Leadership- To broaden and develop lay leadership; and regularly review our leadership structure
• Church Growth- Improve visitor outreach and retention; and enhance the visibility of our church through external marketing and capital improvements.
• Youth and Children- To involve children and students in the total life of the church; have a strong program of discipleship; and engage students in service and outreach ministry.