WE ACKNOWLEDGE BIBLICAL AUTHORITY

We affirm the authority of Scripture. We believe the Word of God is our instruction for living. It contains the whole counsel of God concerning all things necessary for his own glory, man’s salvation, faith, and life. We believe Scripture is the only sufficient, certain, and infallible rule for governing issues of life and doctrine.

WE FIND UNITY IN THE ESSENTIALS

The Church is full of diversity. There is diversity of race, class, age, gender, and social standing. Recognizing this diversity, we strive not to get weighed down by the non-essentials. Issues of customs and ceremony are not essential to worship or fellowship. Likewise, we do not minimize fundamental theological or moral questions and attempt to describe them as merely cultural. As such, we affirm that we seek unity in essentials, we practice liberty in non-essentials, and we extend charity in all things.

WE ARE MISSIONAL

We believe the Great Commission is a mandate to all Christians. We believe we should work diligently to share the message of salvation to all people everywhere. Our desire is to focus our time and resources on local, national, and international ministries that reflect and grow the Kingdom of God.

WE ARE COMMITTED TO DISCIPLESHIP

MBBC is a spiritually literate, passionately devoted fellowship of Christ-followers who hunger for a deeper experience with God. We grow in this experience by studying and examining Holy Scripture. We believe that fellowship is an important part of this, and it helps us share the responsibility to study and examine alongside others. We practice discipleship in community with one another to help us faithfully live out our calling before God and the world.

WE PRACTICE AUTHENTIC WORSHIP

We believe worship is the overwhelming response to the saving acts of God and His praiseworthy character. Worship at MBBC is based on effective Bible preaching, inspirational music, and corporate prayer. Honoring the styles of the past and present, we design our worship services in a manner that draws attention to God and leads us to love Him more deeply with both our hearts and our minds.

WE ARE INTENTIONALLY INTERGENERATIONAL

MBBC’s intergenerational character is a defining feature of our fellowship, ministries, and programs. We make it a priority to foster faith-sharing and storytelling across all ages, as we have found that each generation has much to share with others and much to learn from others.

WE AFFIRM WOMEN IN MINISTRY

We believe the Bible explicitly encourages and clearly assumes that men and women alike will be involved in the leadership and ministry of the church. We affirm the spiritual equality of men and women and believe the Bible provides examples of women serving in ministry.