Our Purpose

Manly Memorial exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ through heartfelt worship, caring fellowship, spiritual nurture, faithful service, and compassionate outreach in the Lexington area and throughout the world.

  We Believe

Jesus Christ is the unique son of God and our only Savior and Lord. We strive to put the risen Christ at the center of everything we do.

The Bible is the written Word of God. Scripture reveals God’s plan for salvation through Jesus Christ, and teaches us how to live, serve, and become His disciples. Each day, through prayer and personal Bible study, we strive to deepen our relationship with God and our understanding of His purpose for us.

Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are symbolic celebrations of God’s grace. Believer’s Baptism celebrates new life in Christ. The Lord’s Supper celebrates Christ’s sacrifice for us on the Cross.

The Church is the body of Christ on earth. It is a fellowship of believers, not a building or institution. Each individual congregation is autonomous, yet part of the larger body of Christ with many expressions and locations. We view ourselves in cooperation with other churches of the Baptist denomination and the larger body of Christ, and cherish our oneness in Christ.

  Our Relationships with other Baptist Groups

Manly Memorial Baptist Church relates to the Natural Bridge Baptist Association, the Baptist General Association of Virginia, and supports missionaries through the Southern Baptist Convention and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.