Vision, Mission & Core Values

Vision, Mission & Core Values

Vision Statement
We will become a partner with churches to achieve the Great Commission with excellence, vitality, and relevance.

Mission Statement
The First District Missionary Baptist Association is a network of churches who are seeking God first, working together, and witnessing to the world. We are committed to seeking to motivate churches by developing pastors, ministers, leaders, members and multiplying our ministry in the New Orleans, Louisiana and vicinity.

Core Values
Inspiration 

•  Building thriving churches which fulfill their mission
•  Achieving balance in worship, evangelism, discipleship, missions, stewardship and fellowship
•  Multiplying new work
•  Making a difference in the quality of church leadership 

Excellence

•  Serving churches and individuals with reliability and integrity
•  Providing quality resources using state of the art technology
•  Maximizing ministry and minimizing maintenance

Networking

• Fostering partnership among churches and individuals
• Linking needs with resources
• Communicating for rapid response and beneficial assistance

Relevance

• Approaching ministry from a culturally-relevant, purpose driven Biblical base
• Relying on prayer, research, contextual awareness and sensitivity to needs
• Taking risks with faith and innovation