Antioch Missionary Baptist Church places a high value on providing strong foundations for our members. This means making sure your faith is rooted and grounded in God's Word. We want you to be confident in what you believe, why you believe it and why your faith matters.

That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither-- whatever they do prospers - Psalm 1:3

The Bible is God's written word for who He is and what He wants for our lives. As you study the Bible, follow these 3 easy steps as you read and come to an understanding of His word:

Step 1: Observe — What does the passage say?

Step 2: Interpret — What does the passage mean?

Step 3: Reflect & Apply — What am I going to do about what the passage says and means?

 Click the link below to find a Bible reading plan that helps you go about your daily Bible reading in a focused and organized way:

Prayer is the best tool we have as Christians to communicate with God. Prayer doesn't have to be filled with fancy words. Sometimes prayer doesn't have to involve words at all - it could be you LISTENING for God's voice. Not sure where to start when to comes to prayer? The Holy Spirit will lead you. Here is what the Bible states you need for a successful prayer:

Requirement 1: A Humble heart

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14, NIV) 

Requirement 2: A Heart Seeking God

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. (Jeremiah 29:13, NIV)

Requirement 3: A Heart of Faith

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. (Mark 11:24, NIV)

Requirement 4: A Heart Cleansed from Sin

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. (James 5:16, NIV)

Requirement 5: A Heart of Obedience

And we will receive whatever we request because we obey him and do the things that please him. (1 John 3:22, NLT)

Tithing means giving ten percent of your income. But tithing involves more than just giving money to God. We honor God with our resources because we know all we have, or hope to have, comes from God. We are giving back what was His to begin with. Tithing is a reminder that God supplies all our needs and teaches us to always put God first in our lives. Below are some helpful hints on how to make tithing a priority:

Hint 1: Tithing is more of a heart issue than a financial issue, so pray to God that He provides you with a heart for giving.

Hint 2: Create a monthly budget and immediately plan to put aside 10% of your income.

Hint 3: Find the most convenient way to give, so you will be encouraged to give on a regular basis. Antioch has SIX easy ways to give!