Church Profile
Service Times
Sunday- Life Groups: 9:30 AM - Worship Service - 10:45 AM
(713) 645-2421
Senior Pastor Kevin Barefield
Our Mission
Reach & Teach
Reaching People for Christ and Leading Them to be Fully Devoted to Him
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About Forest Oaks Baptist Church
You might be wondering, what's it really like at Forest Oaks Baptist Church? Simply stated, at Forest Oaks, we're all about Jesus. You won't be met with shame, guilt or condemnation. And we don't care how you're dressed or what candidate you voted for. Our church is made up of imperfect people with every kind of story imaginable.
Sunday's at Forest Oaks are exciting, casual, and relaxed. Come as you are and expect to feel welcomed as our guest.
Denomination / Affiliation:
Southern Baptist Convention
Service and Sermon Style:
Contemporary Teaching
Dress Style:
casual
Average Age of Attendees:
all-ages
Community Projects:
0-12
Primary Language:
English
Other Language Services:
English
MINISTRIES AND GROUPS
Church Ministries
Kids
Youth
Men’s
Women’s
Sunday School
Adult
Small Groups
Choir
Groups and Public Services
Counseling Services
Weddings and Receptions
Funerals
Vacation Bible School
BELIEFS
THE FOREST OAKS DREAM, MISSION, VISION & VALUES,
We DREAM of being a home for the spiritually homeless people. We envision a place where people can begin and build a deep relationship with Jesus Christ and with fellow believers, where people do life together in genuine community, and where people grow spiritually in an atmosphere where the grace of God is highly celebrated.
We DREAM of a church where real problems are solved and real needs are met as people are drawn closer to God, where people recover from hurts, habits, and hang-ups that prevent them from enjoying meaningful relationships with God and each other.
We DREAM of a church where God's Word is honored as our highest authority on earth and as the source of real and abundant life.
We DREAM of a church where people serve one another according to the way that God has created them, where spiritual gifts, passions, talents, and experiences are a part of how we meet the needs of others inside and outside of our church family.
We DREAM of a church that matters to its community, that makes a visible, noticeable, tangible difference on behalf of Christ in the real problems that exist.
We DREAM of a church that celebrates changed lives, that cultivates an atmosphere of freedom to grow and serve, and that empowers people with the confidence to do so.
FOREST OAKS MISSION, VISION & VALUES
Forest Oaks Baptist Church exists to...
Reach People for Christ and Lead Them to be Fully Devoted to Him.
We are a Purpose-Driven church, which means we're driven by God's eternal purposes rather than by tradition,
buildings, budgets, or personalities.
FOUND PEOPLE FIND PEOPLE - (Evangelism)
WE DO LIFE BETTER TOGETHER - (Fellowship)
SAVED PEOPLE SERVE PEOPLE - (Ministry)
GROWING PEOPLE CHANGE - (Discipleship)
WORSHIP IS A LIFESTYLE - (Worship)
OUR CORE VALUES
Jesus first! We trust His Word, follow His lead, and honor Him above all.
We start small and think big. We go all in with risk-taking faith.
We are driven by purpose, not by programs, personalities, buildings, or budgets.
We keep it real and fight against fake. We live and lead with authenticity.
We are broken people discovering healing together. We embrace messy ministry.
Everybody belongs. We care about the heart, not the skin, the clothes, or the body art.
We keep it simple and stay fast, fluid, and flexible. We get creative to reach more people.
We discover our gifts and grow from consumers into contributors. We refuse to use people.
We grow larger and smaller at the same time. We gather together and scatter together.
We partner with the community and go to the ends of the earth.
FOBC STATEMENT OF FAITH
God is real. He is all-powerful, all-knowing, and totally in charge of the direction history is moving. He is Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He created everything and everyone and every person matters deeply to Him. Everyone has sinned, so everyone needs Jesus, who died for our sins, rose again from the dead, and is coming back. Salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone, and once you're truly saved, you're always saved.
Heaven and hell are real, as are angels and demons, including Satan (the devil.) The Holy Spirit lives in every believer and empowers and gifts us to live and serve. The Bible, which is God's Word, is both true and powerful. Baptism is when believers are immersed in water, not for salvation but to tell the world we follow Jesus. Communion is a memorial to Jesus' death. Jesus started the church before His death, protects it through every age, and commissioned the church to tell the world about Him.
Primary Bible Version Used:
English Standard Version
Baptism:
Older Children/adults
Communion Frequency:
Monthly
Eternal Security:
No, Can't Lose
Healing and Charismatic Gifts:
Open But Cautious
Regularly Practice:
Altar Call or Invitation
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Forest Oaks Baptist Church is a Baptist Church located in Zip Code 77017.
Church Profile Manager: Kevin Barefield