OUR CORE VALUES
LIVING LIFE ON PURPOSE IS IMPORTANT,
WHETHER AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR AS AN ORGANIZATION.
Taking the time to discover and define the ideas that we believe to be most valuable provides an essential, life-giving framework. Additionally, it gives us freedom to live out our individual and corporate ministry callings under the banner of Biblically-based principles. At Redemption Shoals, we believe that God has revealed to us five central principals that are the basis on which we build all our activity and ministry. These “core values” are listed below:
GOD DEPENDENCE
John 15:5
We believe that without Him, we can do nothing.
KINGDOM ADVANCEMENT
Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:18-20
We believe that we exist for something greater than ourselves.
AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY
1 Peter 4:8-11
We believe that following Jesus happens best in relationship with others.
LIFE TRANSFORMATION
2 Corinthians 3:18, Galatians 2:20
We believe that our lives are a growing reflection of Jesus' life.
GOSPEL UNITY
Ephesians 4:2-6
We believe that the local church should reflect the diversity of Heaven.
OUR STRATEGY
CONNECT
Connect to God in relationship and worship.
GROW
Grow together with other Jesus-followers.
SERVE
Serve Jesus by serving others.
GO
Go everywhere.
FIVE CHECKPOINTS OF A JESUS FOLLOWER:
LIVE DEEP // JOHN 15:4
What did I learn from my time in the Word and in prayer today?
LIVE FREE // 2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-7
How have I demonstrated a generous spirit today?
LIVE SENT // JOHN 20:21
What have I done today to invest in someone who is far from God?
LIVE REAL // 2 TIMOTHY 2:22
Who am I helping to become more like Jesus and what have I done to help them today?
LIVE PURE // 1 PETER 1:14-15
What have I done today that would hinder my witness or my walk with Jesus?
THEN & NOW
On January 31, 1944, the home of W. H. Green became the birthplace of Highland Park Baptist Church, as a group of Christians met and then called Rev. Covell Keenum as their first pastor.
The young church quickly acquired property and, on the first Sunday of May 1944, moved into the renovated “Silver Slipper.” Those believers worshipped, prayed, and serviced the Lord together and God blessed their efforts.
In October 1949, Highland Park was accepted into the Colbert-Lauderdale Baptist Association. In March 1957, the church bolted to build and new building and in January 1958, the move was into the new brick veneer building and the old “Silver Slipper” was torn down.
Over the next 10 years, additional lots were purchased and in 1975, the church voted to build an education/activities building. As the promissory note for that facility was burned in April 1989, planning began for an additional construction. On August 19, 1991, the very first worship service was held in that Worship Center. In 2013, construction began on our new campus at 503. S. Wilson Dam Road in Muscle Shoals. On Sunday, December 14, 2014, we met for the very first time for worship in the place we now call home.
In early 2024, Highland Park officially voted to change its name to Redemption Shoals. Throughout our 80-year history, God has blessed this body of believers. Our church has grown in membership from 44 to over 2000. As we look to the future, our prayers no doubt echo those of that small group in Mrs. Green’s home – a prayer for God’s guidance and direction as we seek to glorify Him.