VISION STATEMENT
"To encourage one another to experience
Growing closer to God
Pursuing genuine relationships
Sharing Christ
and to exercise this LIFE TRANSFORMING FAITH in the community."
MISSION STATEMENT
"Boldly embracing God's plan for sharing Christ and building genuine relationships as a family of believers."
WHAT WE BELIEVE
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Passion #1:
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We believe a "Passion for Jesus" as Lord and Savior is the normal pursuit and devotion of every Christian through worship, prayer, offering our tithes and service. (II Corinthians 8:7; Philippians 2:1-11; Acts 4:31-35)
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We believe lost people matter to God, and therefore, matter to our church. (Matthew 18:11; Luke 15:3; 19:10)
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We believe the study, teaching, and preaching of truths in Scripture transforms a person's life through the Holy Spirit. (John 14:26; 17:17; Colossians 3:16; I Timothy 1:5; II Timothy 2:15; 3:16-17)
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We believe every Christian should have a passion to use their spiritual gift(s) in service and ministry. (I Timothy 4:14-15; I Corinthians 12; Romans 12:6-8; Ephesians 4:11-13)
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We believe we should work together in love and mutual encouragement that the world might learn God's truths by our example. (John 17:21-23; Acts 11:23; I Thessalonians 5:11; Hebrews 3:13)
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We believe that our church should be culturally relevant to seekers holding to the unchangeable truths of Scriptures. (I Corinthians 9:22-23; II Timothy 4:3-5)
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We believe God has called the church to seek excellence which honors God and provides a channel of communication to seekers. (Colossians 3:17; Malachi 1:6-14; Proverbs 37:17)
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We believe God has placed men and women in the church as He chooses to be respected as professional and lay leaders. (Hebrews 3:17; I Corinthians 12:11, 27-31)
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HISTORY
Worship and Sunday School for what initially was called West Omaha Baptist Chapel began in November 1957 in the auditorium of Sidles Company at 73rd and Pacific Streets. Sunset Hills was organized on January 5, 1958, with 53 members, and incorporated in December 1958. The Rev. William Bingham, pastor of Benson Baptist Church, served as the pioneer pastor until September 21, 1958, when the Rev. Edward Chipman became the first full-time pastor. Ground was broken April 5, 1959, with an auto cortege from the Sidles building to the construction site. The first service in the new building was held in the Fellowship Hall on December 20, 1959, with the first service in the new sanctuary on March 6, 1960. The new building was dedicated May 22, 1960, with 69 members. A new christian education wing was dedicated on August 25, 1968.
FAQ's
What kind of Baptist church is Sunset Hills?
Sunset Hills Baptist Church is an American Baptist Church. There are more than 1.5 million members and 5,800 congregations of American Baptist Churches USA. To learn more about ABC-USA go to http://www.abc-usa.org/.
What is offered for my kids?
Depending on their age, we have all kinds of activities. Our youth group for middle school and high school ages is very active, going on mission trips, attending conventions and meeting every Wednesday evening for Bible study.
We also have a wonderful group of Sunday School classes and teachers for our younger children who truly enjoy sharing their love for Jesus Christ. In addition, we provide Children's Church every Sunday morning as well as a children's message during the worship service.
Furthermore, there is an attended nursery available during Sunday school and worship.
What kind of ministries does your church get involved in?
The Sunset Hills family is involved in many more ministries than could be shared here. However, to list a few, we have sent our youth on mission trips to inner city neighbor centers; we have volunteered at local shelters and food/clothing pantries; we have a growing music ministry; we sponsored a refugee family from Burma; we support our ABC missionaries overseas and in the U.S.; we conduct Vacation Bible School each summer; we donate food to a local church food pantry; we have both women's and men's ministries, Sunday school classes, Bible study classes, and there are many, many ministries within the church family itself such as stewardship, shepherding, discipleship, worship, youth, adult and children.
Go to our Ministries page for more information.
