St. James Baptist Church, Richmond, VA

mission & vision

THE MISSION

The mission of the membership of St. James Baptist Church is to be led according to the principles of Eph. 4 by:

Embracing
the diverse and African American heritage of this community, as we discover God's will for all of creation through fellowship and prayer with forgiving, kind and compassionate attitudes.

Empowering
the membership to proclaim the reconciling word of God to meet the spiritual, physical, intellectual and emotional needs of those seeking a meaningful relationship with God.

Exemplifying
in worship the love of God and the spirit of Christ through joyful celebration, proclamation, praise, gospel songs, and dance.

Educating
the people of faith in this community in the knowledge of God’s word to shape our lives and to reach our full potential in Christ.

Encouraging
the membership to discover, to develop, and to demonstrate their God given gifts to serve the needs of this community.

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THE VISION

	*erving* the community that exemplifies the love of Christ through sacrificial giving of ourselves, talents, gifts, resources and through practical ways of understanding and addressing the needs of the community. But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. ~ James 1:22
	*oining* in ministry by uniting in our values and beliefs so that we may serve the community. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.~ Matt. 18:20
	*elieving* that acting upon our faith, standing on His word, and trusting Him with His promises, that we can develop ministries, grow ministries and take ministry outside of these walls. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. ~ Phil. 4:13
	*ovenanting* with both God and one another to fulfill the Great Commission by training our leaders, educating the members, encouraging our youth, and exemplifying the love of Christ by our acts and deeds to our community. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the son, and of the Holy Ghost... ~ Matt. 28:19

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CONTACT US

St. James Baptist Church
2169 New Market Road
Richmond, VA 23231
P: (804) 795-7747
Office Hrs:
11 am - 3 pm (T-F), 6 - 8 pm (T,Th)
CONTACT

Child Development Center
P: (804) 795-2669
F: (804) 795-9407
Hours: 6 am - 6 pm

WEBSITE

I want to welcome you to the powerful online experience of St. James Baptist Church. Indeed, I must say as the psalmist, "this is the Lord's doing and it is marvelous in our eyes." We are grateful that you have taken the time to visit our site. My prayer is that as you peruse through this site, that it will encourage you in your own vision, that your heart will be enlightened, and your soul will be lifted.

God bless,
Rev. Kevin L. Sykes, Senior Pastor

SENIOR PASTOR

FIRST LADY

OUR COVENANT

I WILL PROTECT THE UNITY OF MY CHURCH...

OUR HISTORY

They began holding meetings at what is now called St. James Hall. It was here that the people decided to put their faith in God that he would make a way...