The Messiah Who Brings Hope to the Nations
We affirm that the mission of the church is the Great Commission: “Make disciples of all nations” by baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and by teaching them to observe everything that Jesus commands us. God has commissioned local churches, acting corporately, to teach everything Jesus commanded and to equip saints for their various ministries. While Christians care about alleviating present earthly suffering, we care especially about alleviating eternal suffering by verbally proclaiming Jesus as Savior and Lord and calling all to repent and believe.
–Bethlehem Baptist Church Elders, “Ethnic Harmony Affirmations & Denials”