Purpose

Acts 1:8 scripture verse

The purpose of this website is to acquaint visitors with how God is involving people in missions activity at Southside Baptist Church in Huntsville, Alabama.

"Missions activity" is defined as fulfilling the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) by proclaiming the Gospel of Christ, making disciples and relating to the whole need of mankind - spiritual and physical.   At Southside Baptist Church, this encompasses evangelism, discipleship, planting churches, and aiding in church growth and development in the city of Huntsville (Jerusalem), the state of Alabama (Judea), the United States of America (Samaria), and internationally (the ends of the earth).

Being on mission with God is an integral part of each of the five functions of the church:  evangelism, worship, fellowship, discipleship and ministry.  While each function is impacted by missions and ministries, each functional area contributes to fulfilling the great commission. Missions activities at Southside are coordinated through the function of evangelism.