S.H.I.F.T.

The transformational platform of Presiding Bishop Joseph W. Walker, III as Full Gospel Baptist changes the paradigm of Faith, Family, Finance and Fitness in our culture.

Faith

  • We will preserve our identity and values relative to fellowship
  • We will manifest our faith in the world and implement it each day
  • We will live with the understanding that faith without good works dies on the vine

Family

  • We will establish supportive resources for single mothers and fathers, and for families in crisis
  • We will recognize and address attacks on families even as we work to protect them
  • We will prioritize preserving the family structure and end destruction of our families

Fitness

  • We will launch ChurchFit nationally as a proven concept to address health issues impacting
  • We will develop a toolkit for other congregations to implement ChurchFit
  • We will provide educational materials to all our congregations that teach the importance of caring for the body God gave you and staying healthy

Finance

  • We will have informed discussions on creating economic justice in our communities
  • We will develop community partnerships to encourage financial literacy
  • We will empower pastors and leaders to advise and help members maintain financial solvency
  • We will learn how to effectively create and share wealth in our communities so that whole neighborhoods can be lifted up out of poverty