Going to Disney World’s Animal Kingdom isn’t the same as really going to Africa

We can’t be both safe and brave “ We must choose one or the other. Following in Christ's footsteps means turning our faith in him and his power into concrete actions that usually means taking big risks. Taking these risks deepens our faith in Christ. Not taking these risks (playing it safe) often means relying more on ourselves than Christ.” Gary Haugen, International Justice Mission founder

“ We must choose one or the other. Following in Christ's footsteps means turning our faith in him and his power into concrete actions that usually means taking big risks. Taking these risks deepens our faith in Christ. Not taking these risks (playing it safe) often means relying more on ourselves than Christ.”

Gary Haugen, International Justice Mission founder

The Crucial Prerequisite Hebrews 11 5 By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; he could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he was taken he was commended as one who had pleased God. 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him .

Hebrews 11 5 By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; he could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he was taken he was commended as one who had pleased God. 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him .

Genuine Saving Faith Is Heroic James 2 14 What good is it, my brothers, if a person claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save that person? 15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? 17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.

James 2 14 What good is it, my brothers, if a person claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save that person? 15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? 17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.

The Purpose of our FAITH VILLAGE … is to be and bring Christ's hope, humility, and hospitality by training HEROIC APPRENTICES OF JESUS to take his revolution of justice and hope throughout the world. Inspiring everyone Equipping everyone Sending everyone

… is to be and bring Christ's hope, humility, and hospitality by training HEROIC APPRENTICES OF JESUS to take his revolution of justice and hope throughout the world.

Inspiring everyone

Equipping everyone

Sending everyone

Inspiring Everyone How does the Spirit transform us from being passive ‘Disney World’ believers into brave heroic apprentices of Jesus? By capturing our imaginations with his compelling vision of who we truly are now and how he wants us to live

How does the Spirit transform us from being passive ‘Disney World’ believers into brave heroic apprentices of Jesus?

By capturing our imaginations with his compelling vision of who we truly are now and how he wants us to live

Equipping Everyone Train up Heroic Apprentices the same way you train a young tree to be resilient, straight and fruitful Two-Stakes Approach God’s timeless Word Real life issues

Train up Heroic Apprentices the same way you train a young tree to be resilient, straight and fruitful

Two-Stakes Approach

God’s timeless Word

Real life issues

Sending Everyone FAITH VILLAGE: Not a Safe Substitute But Where We All Get a Taste for The Heroes’ Journey A great family vacation A life-changing Heroes’ Journey!