Priorities

The priorities of Orange Baptist Church are encapsulated in the words of the Apostle Paul as recorded in Colossians 1:28-29:

“We proclaim Him (Christ), admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I labour, struggling with all His energy, which so powerfully works in me.”

Our purpose is to proclaim CHRIST in word and deed, teach people about CHRIST and present everyone perfect in CHRIST.

To this end we work and struggle with the energy of CHRIST within us. So our purpose is CHRIST, from beginning to end. We set our sights on CHRIST as the source and goal of all ministry.

As we fulfil our purpose in CHRIST and allow the above principles to guide us, we will see the following six priorities emerge:

Connect and integrate with the community of Orange in every way, seeking to bring the presence of Christ into each family, neighbourhood, institution and organisation in our city, where our people are represented.

Heal - spiritually, emotionally, physically and relationally, as God leads and empowers.

Reflect God's grace into each and every relationship, inside and outside the Church.

Intercede for our city, touching every aspect of life in our community, through informed, intentional, fervent prayer.

Serve our community through acts of kindness and self-sacrificial love, using the skills and gifts God has given us to help those in need.

Teach the uncompromised truth of the Gospel, providing training and resources for those inside and outside our Church family, in Orange and beyond.