Core Values
God-
Centered
We owe our existence to the grace of God.
We owe our eternal salvation to Jesus Christ. We are led by the Holy Spirit.
Biblical Authority
All scripture is valuable for Christian growth and discipleship. The ministry and teachings of Jesus Christ are our perfect example. Intellectual honesty enhances our Christian faith.
Equality
All people are of equal value and importance to God.
Men and women have equal privileges and responsibilities in God's service.
Clergy and laity differ in function and calling, not in status or purpose.
Our church is autonomous and is governed solely by its members.
Discipleship
Our Christian fellowship seeks to develop and equip its members. We live our Christ's calling by growing in knowledge and a deeper relationship with Him.
Loving Others
We promote God's kingdom through the loving testimony of life example, personal witness, and mutual trust. We share our time, talents, and material resources with others.
We consider ourselves Baptists in that we affirm two basic Baptist principles:
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Priesthood of the Believer
Every person can connect directly with God, not through a priest or other intermediary. Therefore every believer is responsible for his or her relationship with God, with others, and with creation. -
Autonomy of the local church
Each church should be a unique expression of its God-given calling to its members, the community, and the world.
We consider ourselves progressive baptists in that we affirm:
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Both men and women share equally in all the privileges and responsibilities of being a Christian. University Baptist Church has had women deacons for over fifty years and currently have a husband-wife team as co-pastors.
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Anyone, regardless of race, gender, or gender orientation, who wishes to worship at University Baptist Church in accordance with our church covenant is welcome here.
University Baptist Church Covenant:
We pledge to work together to fulfill the mission of the church, to watch over one another in Christian love; to remember one another in prayer; to help one another in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy and courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense; but always to be ready for reconciliation and mindful of the admonition of our Savior to secure it without delay.