2009 State of the Church
Part II: Possessing the Promises
TEXT: Ephesians 6:12
Review: Our Vision and Mission
The Vision of Reaching the Next Generation.
The Mission of Making Disciples.
The Strategy Blueprint for Discipleship.
Completing the Journey - Possessing the Promises.
Making Disciples involves Creating a Church with an Outsiders in Mind.
The goal of the church is to partner with God to move people from unbelief through the stages of spiritual growth (Blueprint for Discipleship) until they become mature in Christ.
The first step: Make Evangelism and Discipleship our primary emphasis.
The Realities of Being a Disciple of Christ.
Mature Disciples are faithful worshipers.
Mature Disciples are participants in a small group.
Mature Disciples are involved in ministry to others.
Mature Disciples are faithful stewards of their finances.
The Spiritual Warfare: "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." (Eph. 6:12).