Our Vision

Our Vision is to Reach Seekers, Build Believers.............take them above mediocrity!

It is a vision of a clear picture of our preferable future, imparted by God to His church, based on a clear understanding of the nature of God, the mission of our church, the giftedness of our membership, and the need of our community.

It is a vision to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the thousands of individuals and families who live in Houston, Spring, and Humble, Texas. Our vision will also expand to Montgomery County and surrounding areas.

It is a vision of a place where the unchurched, the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find life, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness, guidance, and encouragement regardless of their social status, race, appearance, and personal histories.

It is a vision of developing people to spiritual maturity through bible studies, prayer ministries, small groups, seminars, retreats, and Life Development Classes.

It is a vision where a person with no church background can come and feel comfortable and enjoy the service because the atmosphere is friendly and non-threatening. The sermons are always practical, biblical, and relevant. The music is contemporary and upbeat with a praise team.

It is a vision of equipping every believer for a significant ministry by helping them discover the gifts and talents God gave them.

It is a vision of a church that builds successful families where children want to go because they have a great time experiencing God's love and teenagers have a great time in dynamic youth ministry where they are loved, accepted and shown how much they matter to God.

It is a vision to be a church of small groups committed to biblical community; a church where many small groups meet throughout the week in our community and city.

It is a vision to be an effective innovative, culturally relevant, and multiethnic church, doing whatever it takes to reach Houston, Spring and surrounding areas for Christ.

It is a vision of a church on at least 20 to 40 acres of land with beautiful, yet simple, facilities including a worship center seating hundreds, a prayer center, classroom for training lay ministers, conference center for seminars, a book store and a recreation area. All of this will be designed to minister to the total person: spiritually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

(These dreams are being fulfilled, because they are inspired by God!)

Our Mission

Our church is guided by The Great Commandment and The Great Commission. Our mission is biblically-based and relevant. Our mission is to reach people for Christ, grow them strong in Christ so they can go out and make a difference for Christ in the world.

Having an intentional process that enables our members to discover and commit to the five biblical purposes is the life-blood of ABF. We offer five Life Development Classes which helps to develop your life. In Class 101 we bring you in to membership, in Class 201 we build you up to maturity, in Class 301 we train you for ministry, in Class 401 we send you out of your life mission, and in Class 501 we teach how to magnify the Lord

Our Values

Prayer
The single most important link in accomplishing this vision is prayer. When the church prays amazing things happen. We believe that every Christian should have a private prayer time, a family prayer time, and a corporate prayer time with other believers. Everything will rise or fall on prayer.

People
Valuing people means we accept people the way they are. Social status, race, appearance, and personal histories are not an issue with us. Valuing people means that we take the initiative to establish relationships with others. Valuing people means that people are more important than programs or policies.

Authenticity
Valuing authenticity means that we are genuine in our faith. We say what we mean, we mean what we say, and we live what we preach. We aren't playing games, and there are no hidden agendas. Valuing authenticity means we strive for character and integrity.

Unity of the Body
We are all going in the same direction, enthusiastically and joyfully. We are one team. Valuing unity means that our "Elders Team" loves and trusts. Valuing unity means we are determined to resolve all conflict, in a healthy manner. Valuing unity means that we don't tolerate strife and contention.

Excellence
Valuing excellence means we set the highest standards for everything we do. Our goal is to go above mediocrity, in every area of ministry. If we can't do something with excellence we don't do it. Valuing excellence means there is accountability. We evaluate and monitor ministries regularly. We provide support, encouragement, and challenge.

Innovation
Valuing innovation means that change is both expected and welcomed. We must never become rigid or bound by tradition in our thinking or practice. We encourage flexibility, risk-taking, creative thinking, and continuous learning. Valuing flexibility means we are willing to do things differently and to try things we have never done before.

Leadership
Valuing leadership means we delegate responsibility, we entrust leaders with authority, and we empower leaders to do what needs to be done. We don't vote on everything. Decisions are made within the ministries themselves, out on the front lines. We expect leaders to lead and followers to follow. Valuing leadership mean we don't start a ministry until we have first secured a leader.

Multi-Sight Worship Experiences & Church Planting
Planting churches is one of the most challenging ministry opportunities you can pursue to see the Kingdom of God expanded. New churches have a kind of life and vitality attractive to the unchurched person. Peter Wagner states empathetically that "church planting is the most effective means of evangelism." New churches and new Community groups are most effective in reaching unchurched Pre-Christians.