Learn about who we are, where we come from, where we're headed, and what we believe as a church family.
Oxford Baptist Church is a family of sinful people that have a relationship with Jesus. This relationship has given us amazing hope and freedom; we simply want as many people as possible to experience that same thing.
Oxford Baptist Church began in 1890 when First Baptist Church sent 40 people to start a church on the west side of Woodstock. It has been over 130 years, and although the people have changed, the mission hasn't. Our mission is still to bring the gospel to the city of Woodstock by inviting them to have a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Oxford Baptist Church is a family of sinful people that have a relationship with Jesus. This relationship has given us amazing hope and freedom; we simply want as many people as possible to experience that same thing.
Oxford Baptist Church began in 1890 when First Baptist Church sent 40 people to start a church on the west side of Woodstock. It has been over 130 years, and although the people have changed, the mission hasn't. Our mission is still to bring the gospel to the city of Woodstock by inviting them to have a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Here you’ll find a bit of information on the purpose of Oxford Baptist Church, how to structure our ministries and what goals our leadership has set.
Oxford Baptist Church exists to Glorify God by making disciples who love one another and share Jesus with the world.
Making Disciples who can make Disciples focused on the Everyday Commission (Matt 28:19-20) and the Everyday Commandment (Mark 12:29-31).
We accomplish our mission by balancing:
• Winning the Lost
• Building Believers
• Equipping Workers
• Multiplying Leaders
Based on Matt 28 and Acts 2 – We set 3-5 ministry goals each year under these priorities.
Worship and Prayer - “Honour and Treasure God”
• Honour God by Seeking and Treasuring Him Together.
Fellowship/Love/Compassion - “Cultivate Loving Community”
• Cultivate an authentic Community that serves with joy and compassion.
Outreach and Evangelism - “Go and Share”
• Go and Share the Gospel for Kingdom Impact.
Discipleship/The Word of God - “Equip God’s People”
• Equip God’s People to know and obey God’s Word.
• Experience God’s Presence
• Solid Biblical Preaching
• Community Focused
• Multi-Generational
• Loving Compassion for People
Impact - 3,000 people with the gospel of Jesus Christ over the next 5-10 years, locally, regionally, and globally.
Acts 2:41 – Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.
Below you'll find a little information about what we believe here at Oxford Baptist Church. This is by no means a comprehensive or detailed list. The best way to learn what we believe is to reach out and talk with us; we would love to answer any questions you might have.
In the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments as verbally inspired by God, and inerrant in the original writings, and that they are of supreme and final authority in faith and life.
2 Timothy 3:16
In one God, eternally existing in Three Persons; Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Matthew 1:23; John 15:26
That Jesus was begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, true God and true man.
Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:35
In the absolute and essential deity and personality of the Holy Spirit, who convinces men of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment. He regenerates, sanctifies, illuminates and comforts those who believe in Jesus Christ.
Titus 3:5; John 14,15,16
That Adam and Eve were created in the image of God and that they sinned, thereby incurring not only physical death but also spiritual death which is separation from God. Therefore all of Adam’s race is born with a sinful depraved nature, and those who reach moral responsibility become sinners in thought, word and deed.
Genesis 2:7; 3; Romans 3:23-5:12; Hebrews 9:27, 28
That the Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures as a representative and substitutionary sacrifice, and that all who by faith receive him as their personal Saviour are justified on the grounds of the shed blood of the Son of God and hereby become children of God and joint heirs with Christ.
John 1:29; 5:24; Romans 5:8,9; 8:14-17; 1 Corinthians 15: 1-4; Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:20-22; Titus 3:5-6; 1 Peter 3:18; 1 John 1:7; 3:1
That the one who receives Jesus Christ as personal Saviour and gives evidence of a regenerated heart is eternally secure.
John 10:27, 28; Romans 8:33-39; Philippians 1:6.
In the resurrection of the crucified body of our Lord, and in his ascension into heaven and his presence for us as High Priest and Advocate.
Luke 24:36-45; Acts 1:9; Hebrews 4:14-16; 7:24-27; 9:24-26; 10:10-12; 1 John 2:1
In the personal, bodily and glorious return of the Lord Jesus Christ; in the bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust; in the eternal blessedness of the redeemed and in the judgment and conscious eternal punishment of the wicked.
1 Thessalonians 4: 16-18; John 5:28, 29; Revelation 20: 11-15
That a New Testament church is a company of baptized believers sufficiently organized to carry on the work of the Lord at home and abroad.
Acts 2:41-43; 6:1-6
In the two ordinances as clearly taught in the New Testament, namely, baptism by immersion and the Lord’s Supper.
1 Corinthians 11:23-33; Acts 2:4-6
In preaching the gospel to every person and the edification of individual members of the body of Christ.
Matthew 28:18-20; Ephesians 4:11-14
In witnessing to the saving and keeping power of our Lord, in the power of the Spirit-filled life, by which we mean, not the teaching of eradication, but a life of yieldedness, in which the Spirit of God gives victory over operations of the flesh, which remain in every believer as long as they are in the body.
Luke 24:46-48; Romans 6:13; 12:1; Ephesians 5:18
Oxford Baptist Church is a long time affiliate with The Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches. As we minister in the South-Central region of Fellowship Central, our church agrees with its mission, vision, priorities, and statement of faith.
What does this mean for you? It means we would love to talk with you. It doesn't matter if you've never heard of Jesus, are just starting to ask questions, or have been following Him for 50 years. Reach out to us, and let's have a conversation.
Beyond that, if you're ready to join us online this Sunday. Most importantly, we'd love to get in touch with you, so contact us today.