We strive to influence every believer to have a passion for God, a passion for people, and a passion to serve.

 Statement of Purpose and Mission: Eagle Mountain Southern Baptist Church exists to make disciples in the entire world, beginning in Desert Center, California, by performing God's work, Living God's way and for glory of God...  

Statement of Faith:

God

God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe and He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God. Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; I Peter 1:2; II Corinthians 13:14

Man

God made Man in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. He is the supreme object of God's creation. Although man has tremendous potential for good, he is marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called "sin." This attitude is the separator of man from God. Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2

Eternity

Man was created to exist forever. He will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God, through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence. John 3:16; I John 2:25 and 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15   

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all men by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5 and 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14-15; I Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; I Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13

Salvation

Salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can never make up for his sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin's penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith. We are by the grace of God which is the unmerited favor of God and not by works but it is the gift of God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6 and 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1

Baptism

Baptism is the outward expression of an inward experience of asking Christ to come into a person’s heart. This is a command by Jesus that people repent and be baptized. The Baptism is by immersion and illustrated dying to sin and being buried in sin and through Christ arising to walk in newness of life. The old sinful self gives way to the Christ way and emerges from the baptismal waters to be obedient to God. God approved baptism and showed his pleasure in it, at the baptism of Jesus. He said, “This is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased…” In order to qualify to be baptized one must personally believe in Jesus as the Son of the Living God and personally invite Him into one’s life repenting of sin and desire to live for Jesus.

Eternal Security

Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives this security. John 10:29; II Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25 and 10:10-14; I Peter 1:3-5  

The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian seeks to live under His control daily. II Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13 and 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; I Corinthians 2:12 and 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18

The Bible

The Bible is God's Word to all men. Human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit wrote the Bible. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error. II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21; II Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160 and 12:6; Proverbs 30:5

The Church:

We are the very temple of God. Our bodies are to be living sacrifices to God. Through Christ believers become one body united in Spirit of worship and faith. The church is not a building but the believers that bond together through the blood of Jesus Christ. The church is a living organism, pulsating and breathing and spiritually enlivened to share the Gospel of Christ sing praises unto God. The members must be baptized believers and each one has a responsibility to serve God.

Our Core Values

We value personal obedience to Scripture in all areas of life.  Do not merely listen to the Word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. [James 1:22] 

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.  [2 Timothy 3:16, 17]   

We value servant hood.   Putting others before ourselves just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many. [Matt. 20:25-28]

Serving with gladness. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. [Psalm 100:2]  We value excellence whatever your finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the grave, where you are going, there is neither working, nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom. [Ecc. 9:10] Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else. [Gal. 6:4]  Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. [Col. 3:23]

We value authenticity. We will be truthful, sincere, and honest and open in our dealings with one another.

We will speak the truth in love.    Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God. We have done so not according to worldly wisdom but according to God’s grace. [2 Corinth. 1:12] 

 We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians, and opened wide our hearts to you. [2 Corinth. 6:11]

We value respect of all people.  Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than you. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. [Phil. 2:3-5]  My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. [James 2:1]

We value teamwork.  We value people’s giftedness and therefore encourage everyone to find and use their gifts in the appropriate ministry. Only when we do this is the team at its best!   Two are better off than one, because together they can work more effectively. [Ecc. 4:9 GNB]   In Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. [Romans 12:5]  Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others. [1 Peter 4:10] 

We value freedom and innovation. Recognizing that all people are different, we value innovation and the freedom to do whatever it takes to reach them with the gospel of Christ.  Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. [2 Corinthians 3:17 NIV] Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights.  [Proverbs 18:15  The Message]

We value growth.  We value personal spiritual growth, believing every member must make a conscious commitment to grow to spiritual maturity. . . until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. [Ephesians 4:13 NIV]    We value church growth, recognizing that under Christ’s control, . . . the whole body . . .is supported and held together. . . and it grows as God wants it to grow. [ Colossians 2:19 GNB]

We value relationships.  

• God/Christ - Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all  your mind and with all your strength. [Mark 12:30]

• Family - But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. [Joshua 24:15]  

• Others - Love your neighbor as yourself. [Mark 12:31]

We value unity. How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity. [Psalm 133:1]  May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus. . . [Romans 15:5]  Make every effort {do whatever it takes} to keep the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace. [Ephesians 4:3]

NOTE: THE ABOVE STATEMENTS HAVE USED AS A MODEL THE FAITH STATEMENTS OF IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH AND SOME OTHER BAPTIST CHURCHES. SOME STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN ALTERED TO FIT OUR CHURCHES BELIEFS. THE PURPOSE OF THE STATEMENT IS TO ACQUAINT INQUIRERS INTERESTED IN THIS MINISTRY.