Our mission statement describes the purpose of the church. The foundational “who” and “what” of Bayshore. Bayshore’s mission statement is:

“Loving God...Serving Others for Jesus”

This statement is based on Matthew 22:37-40, where Jesus said: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: love your neighbor as yourself.”

Vision Statement

The vision statement tells us “how” we are going to carry out the mission. Bayshore’s vision statement is:

Seeking to understand God’s will for our lives, we will

Pray (how we talk and listen to God)

Worship (our response to God’s love)

Connect (how we journey with others)

Equip (how we prepare and train to serve)

Serve (how we share God’s love by meeting the needs of others)

Core Values

We value and are committed to:

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and our acceptance of Him as Lord and Savior of our lives and church.
• Relating to Jesus on a personal level and the ability, by grace, to be servants to others. As Baptists, we identify this as the Priesthood of All Believers.
• Sharing God’s message of the forgiveness of sins and the gift of eternal life that comes through belief in God’s Son, Jesus Christ.
• Growing in our faith journey through regular Bible study, prayer, and worship (individually and as a community).
• A spirituality of acceptance, diversity, and inclusivity.
• Involving and equipping members for ministry.
• Providing a community of caring, forgiving, and challenging friends who offer acceptance, love, and support in other people’s daily lives.
• Being a place where our personal resources can be received and utilized to further God’s Kingdom and meet the needs of the less fortunate.