I.B.F.?
The Independent Baptist Fellowship is first and foremost exactly as the name denotes, a fellowship of Independent Baptists. Therefore, the Independent Baptist Fellowship has a threefold purpose.
1. PROMOTING FELLOWSHIP
WE EXIST TO PROMOTE fellowship among Independent Fundamental Baptists throughout our nation and abroad.
( I Jn. 1:3,7; I Thess.5:11; Amos 3:3; Psa. 55:14).
2. ENCOURAGING BELIEVERS
WE EXIST TO ENCOURAGE Christians in small ministries as well as large, to take a stand for the cause of Christ. This includes separating from worldliness, liberalism, and ecumenicism.
( II Cor. 6:14-18; Rom. 16:17; II Thess. 3:6,14; II Tim. 3:5; II Jn.10-11).
3. PREACHING THE GOSPEL
WE EXIST TO PREACH the fundamental doctrines of the faith and encourage soul winning and discipleship.
( Matt. 28:18-20; Mk. 16:15).