Mission & Vision
Organized on July 9, 1997, God's Way Christian Baptist Church has grown from a small gathering in Taylor, Texas into a congregation committed to discipleship, evangelism, and whole-person ministry.
Why we gather
Our mission is modeled after Matthew 28:19 and Ephesians 4:12 — "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" and "equip the saints for the work of the ministry."
What we're building toward
Our vision must be heavenly minded — a clear picture of a preferable future that God places on the hearts of His chosen servants, built on an honest understanding of God, of ourselves, and of the circumstances we face as we move toward what's next. It takes spiritual gifts and priorities aligned with God's will to stay focused on that vision and the goals it sets before us.
This vision is filled with purpose, and it adds meaning to our life together as a church. It is also so great — so far beyond what we could accomplish on our own — that it calls for God's supernatural help. As Paul writes in Romans 8:31, "If God be for us, who can be against us?" and in Ephesians 3:20–21, He "is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us." Jesus calls us, in Luke 9:23, to "deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me" — and Paul, in Philippians 3:8, counted all things as loss for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ.
We're seeking to grow our facilities and services to better support the next generation of youth and families, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and our aging members — and we need more space, resources, and help from our church family to get there.
Where we started
God's Way Christian Baptist Church was founded and organized on July 9, 1997, under the direction of Rev. Dr. B. R. Reese, Senior Pastor. On September 29, 1999, Pastor Reese's vision became clear to purchase a building and property located at 1101 W. 2nd Street in Taylor, Texas. Initially, the city denied the permit to build the church; however, the previous owner donated additional land to build on. The church was purchased as a one-story metal building, standing on a concreted slab. It was through the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit that the foundation and God's Way's vision were laid — Matthew 16:18: "Upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."