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Our Belief

Our Statement of Beliefs
  • We believe in God who is self-sustaining, almighty, omnipresent and omniscient and that he created all life and the universe. We believe that Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of the Father.
  • We believe that He came into this world, born of a virgin, lived, was crucified, died, buried and rose on the third day, fulfilling and completing the work of redemption for all of mankind. Through His victorious death, He bridged the gap, restoring man’s fellowship with God the Father. We believe that Jesus is the only way to God the Father.
  • We believe that we were born in sin and only through the repentance and verbal confession of our faith and the accepting of Christ as Lord and Savior does one experience the new birth. We believe that Jesus Christ ascended into heaven and now sits at the right hand of the Father making intercession for us.
  • We believe in the second coming of Jesus Christ, when He shall return bodily to earth to receive His Church unto Himself.
  • We believe that He sent the Holy Spirit who resides on the earth dwelling and empowering the body of Christ to effectively carry out the Great Commission, the vision of God. We believe that He comforts, leads, seals and draws individuals to Christ and convicts all of sin.
  • We believe in the Trinity; God the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, they are one but also separate at the same time.
  • We believe that the Bible is God’s infallible word. It is the will of God for all humanity. We believe that it is final authority on the earth.
  • We believe that the church is the body of Jesus Christ with Jesus being the Head, that we are all called to moral purity and to follow the examples of Jesus Christ.
  • We believe that the body is one but there are many members.
  • We believe that all believers’ are called to serve and assist a local church where the word is being taught, to submit, to and assist the vision of that flock.
  • We believe that the church is commissioned to take the Gospel to the world.
  • We believe that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are given for every believer to profit.
  • We believe that the Student Christian Movement has been raised up by God to establish the presence of the Kingdom of God among students on our school campuses. It is also been established to train and develop the youth of our nation, preparing them to be Spirit filled leaders and world changers for the
Vision Statement

To flow in a spirit of excellence as a leading beacon of light in our nation, ushering people into their purpose and destiny; distinguishing ourselves by the spirit of love.

Mission Statement

To reach out to hurting people as an extension of God's hand and heart: feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, caring for the widow, orphan and the oppressed. We do all of this for the glory of God.

Motto

MOTTO "The Church with a Loving Fellowship!”   
SCRIPTURE "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving" (Psalm 100: 4)

Church Overview

First Baptist Church located in Nassau, Bahamas was established 28 March, 1964 by the late Rev. Dr. Earle Francis. This historic Baptist Church is instrumental in being an extension of God’s hands and heart and it has a powerful ministry to the next generation.