Mission Statement
Church Mission/Purpose
First Presbyterian Church is a member of the
Presbyterian Church in America. We believe that the Holy
Scriptures are the infallible word of God and are our only guide
for faith and life. We therefore believe that adherence
to the Scriptures and this system of belief known as the Reformed
Faith demands a vital and vibrant witness because men are spiritually
lost apart from faith in Jesus Christ.
Many challenging opportunities present themselves
to the believer in Jesus Christ - opportunities to witness,
to serve, to grow spiritually, and to apply faith in every area
of life. Our highest aim is to glorify God and to promote
His kingdom.
Worship - Discipleship - Outreach
First Presbyterian Church purposes to stand
as a Reformed witness to Jackson, the surrounding community,
and ultimately to the world through the proclamation of the
whole counsel of God as written in the verbally inspired, infallible
Scriptures.
With His word as our authority, this body
of believers seeks to glorify God through regular public worship
characterized by the faithful preaching and teaching of the
word in order to encourage and equip the saints to do the work
of the church in ministering to individuals, families, the community
and the world.
Through Christian education, fellowship, evangelism,
discipleship, and mission opportunities, First Presbyterian
Church seeks to be obedient in fulfilling the Great Commission
of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.