Portsmouth Baptist

Association

"A Family of Churches Impacting Our Communities for Christ"

3303 Airline Boulevard, Suite 1D Portsmouth, VA. 23701-2665 Tel: 757/488-1162; Fax 757/673-5097

Evangelism Ministries

 The purpose of Evangelism Ministries is to inspire local congregations and individual Christians to be responsible in sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. Included in this process are opportunities for churches to work together in sharing the gospel through our Tidewater Transportation Ministries, Inc. at the Portsmouth Marine Terminal and starting new congregations. Our association vision is for all people, regardless of language, race, lifestyle or culture to have the opportunity of hearing, understanding and responding to the gospel.

A. Tidewater Transportation Ministries, Inc.
B. Evangelism Initiatives/Partnership Missions
C. Youth Evangelism/Activities
D. Church Renewal
E. College Campus Evangelism
     1. Old Dominion University
     2. Tidewater Community College

Ministry Service
 

 The purpose of Ministry Service is to assist local congregations and individual Christians in discovering and meeting the needs of others (spiritual, emotional, relational, physical and financial) in the Name of Christ and through the power of the Holy Spirit. Included in this purpose are ministries to seniors through Emily Green Shores, missions development opportunities through the WMU, collegiate ministries, pastoral ministries, disaster relief, and local area ministries such as with the jails and the Crisis Pregnancy Center.

Discipleship Ministries
 

  The mission of Discipleship Ministries is to encourage local congregations and individual Christians to grow in their love relationship to God, apply the Bible to daily life and to live by the power of the Holy Spirit in order to transform their life and become empowered to make disciples of others. This ministry includes Church Revitalization, Sunday School and Discipleship Development, Leadership Development and Media Library.

Pastoral Care/Worship Ministries and Fellowship Ministries
 

 The mission of Pastoral Care/Worship and Fellowship Ministries is to promote a personal encounter with God and build healthy relationships with God's people that build up the body of Christ. Association ministry efforts in these areas include Music, Association Missions Emphasis Week, Fellowship Enrichment, Senior Adult ministries, and undergirding and supporting pastors and ministers.