Why Progressive?
Our love and respect for others as persons made
in the image of God, compels us to reject manipulative forms of
evangelism. The love of God for the lost is the principal motivating factor in our evangelistic efforts. FBC Mobile engages in social ministries which are
understood to be ends in themselves, and not merely avenues for
evangelism, because Jesus has commanded us to do good and not to neglect
"the least of these." We reject the philosophy that the only
legitimate work of the church is the winning of souls. We affirm that
we are called to minister to the whole person. FBC Mobile affirms
without reservation the leadership role of both men and women in the
church in recognition of the truth that God, who is no respecter of
persons, is free to and does call persons to ministry without regard to
their gender. We reject discrimination against women in the ministry,
lay or clerical. No position in the church, lay or clerical, is
generally restricted. For example, we affirm that women may be ordained
and serve as deacons at FBC Mobile, and we welcome women as preachers
and teachers in all respects.