#5 - The Sequential Steps on a Journey with Jesus (Part 4)
March 26, 2023 • Pastor Mark Geer • 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 25:31–40, 1 Timothy 4:12–16, Matthew 24:14, 2 Corinthians 4:1–6
Today we conclude our series on our Church Primary Strategies as we go deeper in exploring our church invitational model for ministry by looking at a series of sequential steps that people tend to take on their Journey to and with Jesus as they walk through this life.
It’s a fascinating journey. Some of the steps are spiritually mentioned in Scripture and are Biblical requirements of knowing and following Jesus. Others are more sociological and practical and are steps that we can help facilitate and encourage as we walk alongside of people and assist them in their journey with Jesus.
Today’s steps include coming full circle as we go and win people to Jesus Christ. These steps involve being involved in leadership training, mentorships and coaching, empowered ministry, evangelism and global missions.
We hope your exploration with us will inspire you not only about the mission of God, but also to see your place and role within the Body of Christ and our church ministry model as we seek to reach those who do not know Jesus personally with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
#4 - The Sequential Steps on a Journey with Jesus (Part 3)
March 19, 2023 • Pastor Mark Geer • 1 Peter 2:9, Acts 2:4–47, Acts 6:1–7, Romans 12:6–8, 1 Corinthians 12
Today we continue our series on our Church Primary Strategies as we go deeper in exploring our church invitational model for ministry by looking at a series of sequential steps that people tend to take on their Journey to and with Jesus as they walk through this life.
It’s a fascinating journey. Some of the steps are spiritually mentioned in Scripture and are Biblical requirements of knowing and following Jesus. Others are more sociological and practical and are steps that we can help facilitate and encourage as we walk alongside of people and assist them in their journey with Jesus.
Today’s steps include learning to give and serve in the local church as we engage in a commitment to follow Christ. These steps involve signing up for an informational class, new member training, learning about the value of stewardship, gift discovery, everyone finding a place to serve and participating in team leadership.
We hope your exploration with us will inspire you not only about the mission of God, but also to see your place and role within the Body of Christ and our church ministry model as we seek to reach those who do not know Jesus personally with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
#3 - The Sequential Steps on a Journey with Jesus (Part 2)
March 5, 2023 • Pastor Mark Geer • Acts 9:10–31, Matthew 28:16–20, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Acts 2:42–47, Ephesians 4:11–16
Today we continue our series on our Church Primary Strategies as we go deeper in exploring our church invitational model for ministry by looking at a series of sequential steps that people tend to take on their Journey to and with Jesus as they walk through this life.
It’s a fascinating journey. Some of the steps are spiritually mentioned in Scripture and are Biblical requirements of knowing and following Jesus. Others are more sociological and practical and are steps that we can help facilitate and encourage as we walk alongside of people and assist them in their journey with Jesus.
Today’s six steps range continue to build from the previous eight steps as we seek to help people who are interested in knowing more about Jesus to assimilate (get plugged into the life of the Church), connect with others and build meaningful relationships, and to grow in Christ through the Scriptures – what we call “discipleship”.
We hope your exploration with us will inspire you not only about the mission of God, but also to see your place and role within the Body of Christ and our church ministry model as we seek to reach those who do not know Jesus personally with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
#2 - The Sequential Steps on a Journey with Jesus (Part 1)
February 12, 2023 • Pastor Mark Geer • Acts 2:42–47, Acts 8:26–40, Romans 10:9–14, Matthew 28:16–20, Mark 16:15–18
Today we continue our series on our Church Primary Strategies as we go deeper in exploring our church invitational model for ministry by looking at a series of sequential steps that people tend to take on their Journey to and with Jesus as they walk through this life.
It’s a fascinating journey. Some of the steps are spiritually mentioned in Scripture and are Biblical requirements of knowing and following Jesus. Others are more sociological and practical and are steps that we can help facilitate and encourage as we walk alongside of people and assist them in their journey with Jesus.
Today’s eight steps range from building relationships with the unchurch and sharing a verbal witness with them, to exploring God’s Word with friends, inviting them to receive salvation, be baptized in water and experience the baptism in the Holy Spirit!
We hope your exploration with us will inspire you not only about the mission of God, but also to see your place and role within the Body of Christ and our church ministry model as we seek to reach those who do not know Jesus personally with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
#1 - Our Purpose & Ministry Model
February 5, 2023 • Pastor Mark Geer • John 15:4–8, John 17:14–18, Mark 3:14, John 1:35–51, John 14:23
Today we begin a series on our Church Primary Strategies as we explore our church invitational model for ministry.
In a world full of distraction, with things vying for our attention and pulling us in every which direction, it is super important that we as the church of Jesus Christ keep a clear focus on what God has called us to do. We need a clear vision and a serious strategy. We need a know-how concerning what we are to do ~ and a plan for how to do it!
Our attempt at keeping a clear focus includes understanding our purpose as a church, and having established strategies for how we are to carry out that mission. So we have adopted an invitational ministry model based on Scriptural precedent to help us fulfill our calling as we follow Jesus.
In fact, even Jesus has a strategic strategy for ministry while He was here on earth. In Luke 9:1-6 – when He sent out the 12 disciples; and in Luke 10:1-20 – when He sent out the 70 disciples we see that He told them exactly what to do [preach the kingdom of God, heal the sick, don’t worry about money, food, clothing] and told them how to do it [giving them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases; and His model was to send them out 2 by 2!!!]
We hope your exploration with us will inspire you not only about the mission of God, but also to see your place and role within the ministry model as we seek to reach those who do not know Jesus personally with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
