Sams Creek Missionary Baptist Church
2334 Sams Creek Church Rd.
Metter, GA 31409



Greetings and a warm welcome to the Sams Creek Missionary Baptist Church website! I am Reverend Sterling L. Guess, Sr., and it is my privilege and honor to serve as the pastor of this vibrant community of faith. We are so glad you've taken a moment to visit us online. Here at Sams Creek, we are dedicated to spreading the love of God and fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can find a spiritual home. Whether you're looking for a place to worship, seeking spiritual guidance, or hoping to connect with a community of believers, you've come to the right place. Our website is designed to give you a glimpse into the life of our church, including our services, ministries, and upcoming events. We invite you to explore, to learn more about us, and to feel the warmth and love that we share in Christ. If you are moved to join us in person, we would be overjoyed to welcome you. We believe that every person who comes through our doors is a gift from God, and we look forward to the opportunity to worship with you, to grow with you, and to serve alongside you. May the peace and grace of God be with you always. Thank you for visiting, and I hope to meet you soon.


Blessings,

the Sams Creek Church Family



our philosophy



A place where all are welcome to hear the Gospel message.

A place where no one "measures up" for all are saved by grace through faith.

A place where every member is important, and no member is more important.

A place where we are small enough to know you by name, but large enough to fulfill all your Spiritual needs.

A place where the great commission is carried out through Conversion, Baptism, and Discipleship.



Our Mission



Working together with a singleness of purpose and direction to become a community of worshippers, where people can experience God’s transforming power in their lives.





Our vision



To make known the manifest Word of God through:

Reaching the Lost

Teaching the Saved

Ministering through various means and opportunities





Our MOtto






Kingdom Building and Discipleship Making



Our principles





To Empower, Enlighten, and Educate through the guidance of the Holy Spirit to persons who will further impact and transform other individuals and the larger community through various programs of nurture and teaching individuals, families and the world will be led into a deeper, more profound life-giving relationship with God, and with one another.



Core Values



Celebrating Jesus Christ



Leading with integrity



To make disciples




  • BALANCE OUR COMMITMENTS
  • TARGET, THE UNCHURCHED.


To mature disciples, one must:



  • RENEW HIS/HER MIND
  • CONNECT WITH OTHERS


To mobilize disciples



  • BECOME EQUIPPED FOR SERVICE
  • SHARING OUR FAITH


Church Goals

In Matthew 16:18 Jesus Christ said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."



I. TO BRING GLORY TO GOD
Ephesians 3:21 says "Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end."


II. TO GROW

A. In strength - In Ephesians 4:11-16 Paul makes it clear that the Lord desires strong, mature Christians.


B. In Size. The universal church, which is made up of every believer on the planet, is not only to grow in strength but in size as well. Ephesians 2:19-21 uses the metaphor of a building to describe God's people. Chapter 2:21 indicates this building “grows.” It grows stronger, as we have just seen, but it also grows in size as new people (“bricks”) are added when they receive Christ as their Savior.


III. TO BE PURE
Ephesians 5:26-27 says Christ gave Himself for the church “that He might sanctify and cleanse it with the water by the Word, that He might present it to Himself a glorious church not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing but that it should be holy and without blemish.”


IV. TO HAVE A SPIRIT OF HUMILITY IN OUR LIVES AND IN MINISTRY
“God resists the proud but gives grace unto the humble.” James 4:6
“Therefore, let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.” 1 Corinthians 10:12.


V. TO HAVE A SPIRIT OF COOPERATION WITH ONE ANOTHER WITH AN ATTITUDE OF “CAN DO PROBLEM SOLVING
"Submitting yourselves on to another in the fear of God." Ephesians 5:21"Let love be without dissimulation." (hypocrisy) Romans 12:9
"But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy." James 3:17

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VI. TO COMMUNICATE HONESTLY, CLEARLY AND OFTEN WITH ONE ANOTHER.
“But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into Him in all things, which is the head, even Christ.” Ephesians 4:25.
“Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor: for we are members of another.” Ephesians 4:25