We glorify God by making Christ-centered, relationship-driven disciples of all people.  
This mission statement conveys two primary concepts that guides our ministry:   
  • We were created to glorify God!
  • We are to make disciples of all nations!
​​​The Bible is the sole authority for Riverchase Baptist in matters of faith and life.

The Baptist Faith and Message provides guidelines for our church polity and governance.
For a copy of the most recent version of the Riverchase Baptist ByLaws, please contact the church office, [email protected], and specify if you would like a digital (pdf) or paper copy.
​Riverchase Baptist is a New Testament church - choosing to voluntarily cooperate with many different organizations to carry out the mission of Christ to our community, state, nation and beyond. On an international & national level, we affiliate with both the International Mission Board (IMB) and the North American Mission Board (NAMB).  We also affiliate with the Alabama State Board of Missions, the Shelby Baptist Association, for state and local missions, as well as partnering with many local organizations.
Our Core Values:
 
Worship
To worship God by offering our praise and prayers, proclaiming and responding to His word.            
John 4:24      Romans 12:1-2
 
Missions 
To pray for, support, and engage in global missions and lifestyle evangelism through church activities and missions.
Matthew 28:19-20       Acts 1:8       Acts 10:34-43
 
Ministry 
To minister to one another and our community and to equip one another for effective ministry.
Matthew 25: 37-40       Romans 12:10-13       James 2:14-17
  
Spiritual Growth
To develop and nurture spiritual growth, individually and corporately, through prayer, service and study of the Word.  
Ephesians 4:15-16      1 Peter 2:5
 
Fellowship 
To give and receive in a spirit of hospitality toward one another.
Acts 2:42-47      1 John 1:7
 
Cooperation
To partner with other Christians in meeting the needs of our world and community.
1 Corinthians 1:10     1 Corinthians 12:4-7      Ephesians 4:3-7