Purpose Statement: 
​To make disciples in all the world, beginning in Balch Springs,
​by doing God’s work, God’s way, for God’s glory.

1. God’s Work (Our Mission)  Matthew 28:18-20
   1. To Extend the Kingdom of God (Evangelism & Missions) Acts 1:8
   2. To Express the Love of God (Ministry) Ephesians 4:16: I Corinthians 12:7-27
   3. To Equip the People of God (Teaching & Training) Ephesians 4:11-13
   4. To Experience the Presence of God (Worship & Prayer) John 4:23; Matthew 28:20
2. God’s Way (Our Model) John 5:17-20
   1. God initiates His Work
   2. We must listen for His voice and adjust our lives to join Him in His work.
   3. We must cooperate with God in prayer.
   4. We must obey His leading with courageous faith.
3. God’s Glory (Our Motive) John 17:4; I Corinthians 10:31; Psalm 50:15
   1. People are not attracted to God by what we do for Him.
   2. People are attracted to God when they see Him do something for us and through us
   3. God is looking for people through whom He can display His glory. II Chronicles 16:9

T.B.O.C’s five key words to summarize Christ’s five purposes for His church.

​Fellowship: We incorporate God’s family into our fellowship.
Discipline:  We educate God’s people through discipleship.
Worship:  We celebrate God’s presence in worship.
Ministry:  We demonstrate God’s love through service.
Mission, Evangelism:  We communicate God’s Word through evangelism.