The Mission
The mission of Union Baptist Church of Swissvale is in pursuit of the two “Great Commissions” (Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 4:16-21). We are called by God to a threefold commitment to Glorify God, Heal Lives, and Inspire Hope.
Glorify God means that we pursue vigorous, reflective, inspirational, and transformational worship, rich in content, the end of which is not “feel good” but equips us to do, in all of life, what God wants. God is not glorified by how we feel, but by how we live.
Heal Lives means that we engage in relationships and in ministry services. Through these initiatives we grow in discipleship, serving competence, and deep relationships; and it is in the growth of these that lives are healed, just as a body is healed when all its parts are in working harmony.
Inspire Hope should be seen as an outward and outside component of Union’s existence. The hope that prevails within the church of Christ is not prevalent in the world; for in the world, the evidence of destruction, disobedience, and misaligned lives rob people there, of hope. This is where Union’s people must make a difference.
Glorify God means that we pursue vigorous, reflective, inspirational, and transformational worship, rich in content, the end of which is not “feel good” but equips us to do, in all of life, what God wants. God is not glorified by how we feel, but by how we live.
Heal Lives means that we engage in relationships and in ministry services. Through these initiatives we grow in discipleship, serving competence, and deep relationships; and it is in the growth of these that lives are healed, just as a body is healed when all its parts are in working harmony.
Inspire Hope should be seen as an outward and outside component of Union’s existence. The hope that prevails within the church of Christ is not prevalent in the world; for in the world, the evidence of destruction, disobedience, and misaligned lives rob people there, of hope. This is where Union’s people must make a difference.
The Vision
The vision of Union Baptist Church of Swissvale is to be a growing, expansive, family-oriented, multi-cultural church with a heart for the community and a commitment to the teaching of the Word of God. We believe in the advancement of the Kingdom and that healthy families create healthy churches that create healthy societies. We possess and must share the hope of Christ the world desperately needs and our purpose is to exalt God in all that we do in worship, service, and living.
The Core Values
Evangelism: We believe that Christians are excited about Jesus Christ and are led by the Spirit to study the Word of God and boldly share the Gospel.
Discipleship: We believe that teaching and learning the Word of God completes and equips people to do ministry.
Stewardship: We believe that God is generous with His gifts of time, talent, and treasure. In gratitude, we cultivate, share and return what we have received.
Servanthood: We believe that we are servants of Christ who willingly and lovingly care for others.
Discipleship: We believe that teaching and learning the Word of God completes and equips people to do ministry.
Stewardship: We believe that God is generous with His gifts of time, talent, and treasure. In gratitude, we cultivate, share and return what we have received.
Servanthood: We believe that we are servants of Christ who willingly and lovingly care for others.