b'OUR FUTUREFirstBaptistChurchof AbileneisadynamiccommunityoffaithfulChristianscommitted to reachingothersforJesusChristandtogetherbecomingmorelikehim,asourmission statement says. Our goal is to share the love of Christ in a holistic manner that serves the needs of body, mind, heart, and soul. Asacommunityoffaithourchurchvaluesauthenticrelationshipsthatfosterasenseof belonging,missionalservicethatisoutwardly-focused,spiritualformationthatislifelong and intergenerational, worship that is deep and reverent, and traditions that translate into innovation and progress. We are a big tent Baptist fellowship that accepts diversity of people and perspectives, affirms women in ministry, and takes seriously our responsibility to make a difference in a needy world. We are grateful for the many ways in which God has richly blessed our church with outstanding ministers, engaged and involved laity, superb facilities, and significant financial resources. We are confident that God who has begun a good work within us will continue to grow us in faithfulness as a congregation and in service to our world. 36'