How it all started...
The beginning of Manteo Baptist Church goes back further than the date of the founding of the church itself! It began in the hearts and minds of many men and women of the community who realized the need for a church closer to their homes. After some months of planning and much prayer, it was decided to form a new church in or near Manteo. On April 16, 1905, twenty-five charter members came together in the Dare County Court House and drew up plans for the new church to be known as Manteo Baptist Church. A building of worship was completed and dedicated in 1907. Through the following years, there were many changes and growth to the sanctuary, buildings, and ministries. And yet, one thing has remained steadfast, to paraphrase our covenant: We are believers led by the Holy Spirit to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior.... and we further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love, to remember each other in prayer, to aid one another in sickness and distress, recognizing that we are here to serve our community as Christ commanded. Come join us on our mission.
Expanding the vision...
At Manteo Baptist, we disciple using the Master's model:
1. Jesus ministered while the disciples watched. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught God's truths, and the disciples observed, listened, and learned.
2. Jesus progressed to allowing the disciples to assist Him in ministry. When Jesus fed the multitude, He broke the bread and performed the miracle. The disciples distributed the supernatural meal to the hungry crowd, and they also collected the surplus.
3. The disciples ministered, and Jesus assisted them. The disciples were attempting to cast out a demon from a possessed boy, and were failing miserably. Jesus stepped in, cast out the demon, and made the boy whole. Later, Jesus instructed them that, "This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer."
4. Jesus observed as the disciples ministered to others. Jesus sent them out with the instruction to go into the world, cast out demons, and preach the Gospel. And they came back saying, "Jesus, it was just like you said. We cast out demons and we preached the good news. God miraculously worked through us."
1. Jesus ministered while the disciples watched. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught God's truths, and the disciples observed, listened, and learned.
2. Jesus progressed to allowing the disciples to assist Him in ministry. When Jesus fed the multitude, He broke the bread and performed the miracle. The disciples distributed the supernatural meal to the hungry crowd, and they also collected the surplus.
3. The disciples ministered, and Jesus assisted them. The disciples were attempting to cast out a demon from a possessed boy, and were failing miserably. Jesus stepped in, cast out the demon, and made the boy whole. Later, Jesus instructed them that, "This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer."
4. Jesus observed as the disciples ministered to others. Jesus sent them out with the instruction to go into the world, cast out demons, and preach the Gospel. And they came back saying, "Jesus, it was just like you said. We cast out demons and we preached the good news. God miraculously worked through us."
Where we are headed...
There are 4 qualities that we as believers aim to replicate in our lives:
1. Believers who understand the rule of Christ. We aren't just communicating truth from God's Word, we are holding people accountable to live it out.
2. Believers who repeat the Word of God. We should recite the Bible in our homes, in our communities, at our workplaces, and to ourselves. in other words, where we live, work, and play.
3. Believers who reflect the image of Christ. The goal of spiritual growth is to be like Christ.
4. Believers who replicate the process of Christ. We want to create people who take what they have learned and teach it to others, who will teach it to others.
1. Believers who understand the rule of Christ. We aren't just communicating truth from God's Word, we are holding people accountable to live it out.
2. Believers who repeat the Word of God. We should recite the Bible in our homes, in our communities, at our workplaces, and to ourselves. in other words, where we live, work, and play.
3. Believers who reflect the image of Christ. The goal of spiritual growth is to be like Christ.
4. Believers who replicate the process of Christ. We want to create people who take what they have learned and teach it to others, who will teach it to others.
