Mission Friends The Meaning of Membership
SESSION FOUR The Mission  of  a  Member
OBJECTIVE FOR THIS SESSION  Acquaint the group with their place as potential members of our church
Why Join a Church? What would you say are good reasons to join a local church?
Reasons for Joining the Church A Christ-Honoring Reason A Missional Reason A Spiritual Growth Reason A Biblical Reason A Cultural Reason
What Does it Mean  to Be a Member?
GROWING AS CHRIST’S DISCIPLES Our commitment is to help you GROW: G—God’s Word R—Relationships O—Obedient Living W—Worship
Reflection:  How have you seen or experienced GROWth during your time here?  Where do we still need to work in order to be serving you well in these four areas?
BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S KINGDOM Jesus spoke of God’s Kingdom  God’s Kingdom is not like any earthly kingdom  As disciples of Jesus Christ we are ambassadors of God’s Kingdom
Reflection:  How can being a member in the church help us live into the kingdom and to be the kind of disciples Christ is calling us to be?
SEEKING TO FULFILL THE WILL OF GOD Together we: Strive for spiritual health as a congregation Serve together in ministry as a congregation Support the mission of our congregation
Group Reflection and Discussion There are many ways that we seek to fulfill God’s will. Which are you most drawn to?  What are your thoughts about this lifelong journey and the ways in which we minister together to fulfill God’s will?  Does today’s session raise any particular questions, concerns, fears, or other feelings for you?
Decision to Become a Member
NEXT STEPS TOWARD BECOMING A MEMBER [Insert text here]
IF YOU DECIDE NOT TO BECOME A MEMBER [Insert text here]
Closing What are your closing thoughts as we end this discussion?  Would any of you share about our church has meant to you so far and what you hope to experience in the future?
 

Mission Friends - Session 4

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    Mission Friends TheMeaning of Membership
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    SESSION FOUR TheMission of a Member
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    OBJECTIVE FOR THISSESSION Acquaint the group with their place as potential members of our church
  • 4.
    Why Join aChurch? What would you say are good reasons to join a local church?
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    Reasons for Joiningthe Church A Christ-Honoring Reason A Missional Reason A Spiritual Growth Reason A Biblical Reason A Cultural Reason
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    What Does itMean to Be a Member?
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    GROWING AS CHRIST’SDISCIPLES Our commitment is to help you GROW: G—God’s Word R—Relationships O—Obedient Living W—Worship
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    Reflection: Howhave you seen or experienced GROWth during your time here? Where do we still need to work in order to be serving you well in these four areas?
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    BECOMING A PARTOF GOD’S KINGDOM Jesus spoke of God’s Kingdom God’s Kingdom is not like any earthly kingdom As disciples of Jesus Christ we are ambassadors of God’s Kingdom
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    Reflection: Howcan being a member in the church help us live into the kingdom and to be the kind of disciples Christ is calling us to be?
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    SEEKING TO FULFILLTHE WILL OF GOD Together we: Strive for spiritual health as a congregation Serve together in ministry as a congregation Support the mission of our congregation
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    Group Reflection andDiscussion There are many ways that we seek to fulfill God’s will. Which are you most drawn to? What are your thoughts about this lifelong journey and the ways in which we minister together to fulfill God’s will? Does today’s session raise any particular questions, concerns, fears, or other feelings for you?
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    NEXT STEPS TOWARDBECOMING A MEMBER [Insert text here]
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    IF YOU DECIDENOT TO BECOME A MEMBER [Insert text here]
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    Closing What areyour closing thoughts as we end this discussion? Would any of you share about our church has meant to you so far and what you hope to experience in the future?
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