About Us
Vision
To see all people transformed into the image of Jesus Christ.
Mission
A commitment to grow in all AREAS of their life on their journey with Jesus Christ.
Family Values
Living dependently upon God
Living together for one another
Living sent to share the Gospel
Living generously to make Kingdom impact
AREAS
How will we accomplish our vision?
When we grow in all A.R.E.A.S. (see below) of our life we will begin to see transformation. We will ourselves bear the image of Jesus to the world. As Christ lives in us and then through us we will understand what it means to be in relationship with His people, engage the lost, advocate for the hurting, and serve His Kingdom through the church.
A bide
This is all about your personal time with God. You are encouraged to read your Bible and commune with the Father daily. Just 1% of your day is 15 minutes. Take 1 full day of Sabbath to reconnect with the Father. We will provide you with tools and resources to help you develop the area of abiding.
Check out these Bible Reading Plans
R elate
This is about time with other people in a growth group. This is about time spent in a one on one relationship. This about large group worship. It is important to be present and on time each Sunday. This is time with your ONE’s. This is time spent in prayer discipleship.
- 1 hour gathered in weekly worship
- 1 hour every two weeks in a growth group
- 1 hour every month in one on one relationships
- 1 moment daily in prayer discipleship
Learn more about PRAYER DISCIPLESHIP
Prayer Discipleship is a commitment of two (or more) people to
pray in community every day, whether in person or by phone (or
even email), understanding that the prayer opens a portal access
to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit essential for our
union with Christ and growth in who we are in Christ. This
“prayer discipleship” is not dependent upon outside curriculum
but uses Holy Spirit’s power in community in conjunction with
Scripture to transform and grow followers of Jesus. It is
contextual, cross-cultural, reproducible and cheap, but its
greatest asset to majority world missions is that it provides
portal access to the power of the Holy Spirit.
E ngage
We must be spending time in Gospel causes and purposes that are leading to Gospel conversations. Outreaches. Street Evangelism. Community Involvement. Random Acts of Kindness. Mercy and Compassion. Going Door to Door. Mission Trips. How do we engage our community, our city and our country?
- 1 Sunday on a prayer walk
- 1 week day engaging the community and city
- 1 mission trip locally or globally
A dvocate
Advocate as a noun means a person who is speaking for, supporting or representing a person or a group of people who need mercy, compassion or protection. Jesus is our advocate and calls us to advocate for those who are broken and helpless and in need of mercy and compassion.
Who are the people around you?
- 1 Person
- 1 Place
- 1 Platform
- 1 Possibility
S erve
Do you know how God has shaped you to serve Him and His church? What is your SHAPE?
- S-Spiritual Gifts
- H-Heart
- A-Abilities
- P-Personality
- E-Experiences
Everyone can be serving in 1 ministry, BIG or small: Making coffee to greeting to teaching to leading. We need you!
Our Church
Why “Towers”?
When this church was established, large steel radio towers were situated in the field behind us.
Inklings of this church began in the 1960s after finding few churches and church affiliation low in the township of Richmond. Services were held initially at Thomas Kidd Elementary. Late in 1960, a building site was acquired next to a large field containing a radio station transmitter with two large steel towers, which landmark inspired the name of “Towers Baptist Church.” A humble 2500 square foot building was erected, opening on June 11, 1963. In the 1970’s the transmitter towers were displaced by McNair Secondary, a fire hall and municipal park, and newer subdivisions surrounded the church site.
The church was constituted October 1, 1967. The church celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2017.
Our Beliefs
Towers Baptist Church is a part of the Canadian National Baptist Convention.
Learn more about our statement of faith.
Our Team
Pastor Garrett Holmes
Pastor Garrett has been the pastor since September 2011. He is originally from Mississippi and has been in ministry for over 20 years. He has served in the Bay Area of California; Las Vegas, Nevada; Baltimore, Maryland; Cambodia, Mexico and other places in Canada. He is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and Gateway Seminary of the Southern Baptist Convention. He is currently working on a Doctorate of Ministry degree.
How long have you been married?
I have been married to Jessica for over 25 years.
How many kids do you have?
We have 5 children. Logan, 23. William, 20, Sara, 18. Andrew 14. Jack, 8.
Favourite beverage and food?
I love black coffee. I like a really good hamburger and really good Asian food.
Favourite sport?
Basketball. Sorry, it is not hockey. MJ is the GOAT.
Favourite Bible verse?
I have two. Philippians 4:13 and 1 Timothy 1:12-14
Favourite thing about living in Vancouver?
The culture. The diversity of people. The food. The beauty.
