The Reason for Ignite

We are providing a clear path for sustaining, growing, and expanding our church’s ability to impact the world with the gospel!

Because millions of people in the world have never heard the gospel! We have a burden that begins with the glory of God and is fueled by our compassion for the lost, the broken, and the hopeless. People in our community and the world need to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. 

God has greatly blessed the historical commitment to being on mission that embodies Whitesburg Baptist Church. As a result, we have been blessed greatly with people, resources, and opportunities. Believing Luke 12:48 “from everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and to whom they entrusted much, of him they will ask all the more,” we better understand Paul’s statement in Romans 1:14, “I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish.”

God has given us a wonderful season of unity and clarity concerning our church’s mission and vision. The challenges, needs, and desperation in culture cry out for hope and answers. We are not deaf; we hear the cry, and we believe we have the answer in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

For an in-depth look at the Ignite Strategic Plan, and for more information, check out the booklet from Ignite's launch.

Ignite Booklet PDF

Next Steps

On March 1, 2026, our church family voted to "stay the course" with the Ignite Master Campus Plan, with an approval of 98.2%. Thank you for your faithful support and continued investment in the mission God has given us—to ignite a movement of authentic followers of Christ. We are praying earnestly for lives to be transformed through saving faith in Jesus and for the next generation of leaders to be raised up and released into the Church. Click the link below to view the Master Campus Plan recommendations our church voted on.

MCP Recommendations

Discipleship

Serve

Leadership

Exploring Service and Servant Leadership at Whitesburg
Our church is comprised of many people who have vast experience in various fields and who desire to use their abilities for ministry and service in the church. The purpose of the Leadership Pipeline is to provide opportunities for the Pastoral staff and church leaders to meet new members and identify the next generation of leaders at Whitesburg. Our desire is to cultivate deeper relationships and broaden the disciple-making process by introducing them to service and servant leadership principles. These principles will help participants lead themselves, lead their families, and lead others in ministry. We desire to train and release 200 equipped church leaders in 5 years. 

Master Campus Plan

accomplished in phases 1 & 2:

• Maximized parking
• Improved access/egress and Life Group locations for Senior Adults
• Created ministry appropriate space for growing Student Ministry

Goals for Phase 3 & 4:

• Continue to improve campus flow and facility layout for future generations, while completing renovations of the oldest parts of the campus
• Improve and create adequate office space for the ministry team

The South Campus Chapel renovation has been completed. The renovations on the Chapel include new paint, lighting, audio/video, and stage flooring. These upgrades will make this space even more beautiful and functional for worship, weddings, and funerals. Thank you for your generosity and support of this wonderful project!

Note: The gym project on our South Campus is a part of our Master Campus Plan. However, the project was funded by donations from Academy families and funds through the Academy budget. The gym project has now been completed.

Click the button below to learn more about the Master Campus Plan.

Master Campus Plan Page