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BOW VALLEY
BAPTIST CHURCH
We are excited that you are taking the time to find out more about Bow Valley Baptist Church.
Bow Valley Baptist Church’s purpose is to Love Like Jesus, Live Like Jesus, and Change Our World. When the Church faithfully follows Jesus Christ in loving and living, lives are wonderfully changed both now and for eternity; the abundant life that Jesus desires for all becomes realized. Jesus said, “…I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance.” John 10:10
1 | Love Like Jesus
Love is at the core of our faith. Jesus's message is one of love—love for God, love for one another, and love for ourselves through faith in Christ. To love like Jesus means to love unconditionally, to see the beauty and worth in every individual, and to extend a hand of friendship and support to those in need.
“No one has greater love than this: to lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13
2 | Live Like Jesus
This part of our mission statement reminds us of the profound importance of living our lives in accordance with the teachings and example set by Jesus. As Christians, we are called to emulate His compassion, humility, and selflessness. Living like Jesus means striving for a life of integrity, kindness, and faithfulness.
“And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.” Ephesians 4:32
3 | Change our World
Our mission statement's final phrase reminds us that we are not called to be passive observers but active agents of change. Our faith should not be confined to the walls of our church but extend into our homes, workplaces, and communities.
Changing the world means being a force for the Good News of Jesus Christ, advocating for justice, and striving for His Kingdom, where peace, love, and compassion prevail.
“You are the light of the world… let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” Matt 5:14a,16
Church Ministries
Bow Valley Baptist Church has a wide variety of ministries that provide avenues to live out these goals.
They include discipleship through multiple small groups, a vibrant youth ministry, the Ignite Ministry and Awana for children and their families, a dynamic worship team, and more.
Church Life
People who come to BVBC are on a journey with Jesus to discover how God and His Word impact our lives.
We believe that impact is most felt in our relationships with family, friends, co-workers, neighbours, and the Cochrane community.
Serving our Community
We seek to serve and add value to our community of Cochrane by hosting events and volunteering for our community and its programs to help those in need.
Ministry Partners
We as a church have partnered alongside the following organizations to support them in their mission for Christ.
Canadian National Baptist Convention
The CNBC is a network of churches who give themselves away for the kingdom of God. With over 300 churches across Canada, we believe that God's primary vehicle for impacting the world is the local church.
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Canadian Baptist Theological Seminary
It is our vision to train God-called men and women for twenty-first century leadership in tough places. We want to foster in the next generation of leaders a desire to go into difficult places, and to face courageously the challenges that confront us there.
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North American Mission Board
The Church is God’s plan—you are God’s plan—to reach North America and the nations with the hope of the gospel, and the North American Mission Board is here to help.
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Midwest Baptist Association
Jesus is good news for everyone. We are a gathering of Canadian National Baptist Convention Churches in the province of Alberta.
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International Mission Board
Jesus is good news for everyone. We are a gathering of Canadian National Baptist Convention Churches in the province of Alberta.
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