This seminar is required for all those who are joining our small groups for the first time.

1. Welcome to the Real Life Journey Seminar By Rev. Bong Baylon

2. Purpose of this seminar

3. The Vision ofRLCC

4. MISSION Make real life possible for real people MOUNTAINTOP VIEW A communityof communitieswhere the presence,power, and purposeof Christ are fulfilledin and through each one Believe LOVE for Godand for people RLCC Belong MOTIVATION METHOD Become Bless Real people practicing the HABITSin the context of a Real Life Christian Community MARKS

5. The HABITS of a Disciple Honors God with their lifestyle. Attends to their daily communion with God. Builds their knowledge of God through His word and works. Involves deeply in the family of God. Takes care of one’s family as God does. Serves God together with others.

6. A Real Life Christian Community …is a group of saved people who… …with a single purpose, …selfless pursuit, …small-group perspective, …and a servant posture …are experiencing steady progress in the Lord …until they become a shining proclamation of the Gospel wherever they are.

7. How did the early church obey this command?

8. Acts 13:2 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”

9. Acts 14:23 23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust.

10. Acts 14:23 23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust.

11. Philippians 2:1-16 1If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion… Communities of Faith “Communityship”

12. Philippians 2:1-16 1If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion… Communities of Faith Saved People

13. Philippians 2:1-16 2…then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Communities of Faith Single Purpose

14. Philippians 2:1-16 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Communities of Faith Selfless Pursuit

15. Philippians 2:1-16 4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Communities of Faith Small-group Perspective

16. Philippians 2:1-16 5Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus… Communities of Faith Servant Posture

17. Philippians 2:1-16 12Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling… Communities of Faith Steady Progress

18. Philippians 2:1-16 13…for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Communities of Faith Steady Progress

19. Philippians 2:1-16 14Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation… Communities of Faith Shining Proclamation

20. Philippians 2:1-16 …in which you shine like stars in the universe 16as you hold out the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing. Communities of Faith Shining Proclamation

21. A Real Life Christian Community …is a group of saved people who… …with a single purpose, …selfless pursuit, …small-group perspective, …and a servant posture …are experiencing steady progress in the Lord …until they become a shining proclamation of the Gospel wherever they are.

22. Acts 2:42-47 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles.

23. Acts 2:42-47 44All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need.

24. Acts 2:42-47 46Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

25. “It takes aReal Life Christian Communityto develop afaithful disciple.”

26. MISSION Make real life possible for real people MOUNTAINTOP VIEW A communityof communitieswhere the presence,power, and purposeof Christ are fulfilledin and through each one Believe LOVE for Godand for people RLCC Belong MOTIVATION METHOD Become Bless Real people practicing the HABITSin the context of a Real Life Christian Community MARKS

27. Group Discussion In your own words, how would you describe the vision of RLCC? How does it relate to your own personal vision, if any? How do you feel about this vision right now? Is it something you would want to get involved in? Why or why not?

28. The Real Life Journey

29. The Real Life Journey FOUR GOALS IN THE CONTEXT OF A COMMON MINISTRY ACTIVITY

30. How it’s done practically WHILE DOING A MINISTRY TOGETHER

31. How the LIFEGroup works

32. Living in Fellowship Everyday

33. The PROMISE P Participate in LIFE Group meetings or activities R Reach out and evangelize during the MP4 season O Obtain training for works of ministry M Maintain godliness and holiness at all times I Invest in God’s kingdom through tithing & other forms of giving S Serve the Lord together as a LIFE Group E Encourage others to fulfill their Real Life Journey

34. What happens during LG meetings

35. LG Parameters Do not use the LIFE Group to sow division or a negative spirit in RLCC. Do not use the LIFE Group to make or borrow money unless authorized by the MAP Team. Do not use the LIFE Group to propagate teachings contrary to our beliefs, convictions, values, and philosophy.

36. Role of the LG Leader Help the LIFE Group begin well. Facilitate the LIFE Group meetings and/or activities. Help the group assimilate new members and send out old members.

37. Role of the LG Leader Help the group hold each member accountable in fulfilling the LG Promise, Parameters, and Process of Discipline. Report to the MAP Team concerning the progress or problems of the LG. Help the LIFE Group evaluate and improve itself regularly.

38. Other Roles in the LIFE Group Secretary – records the journey of the LG Treasurer – handles the money of the LG Timekeeper – keeps the LG informed of the time Worship Leader – leads worship during LG meeting or activity Venue Coordinator – prepares the place or venue for the LG meeting or activity F&B Coordinator – prepares food and beverage for the LG meeting or activity Other roles – as decided and defined by the LG

39. ARE YOU READYFOR THE JOURNEY?

40. Group discussion What’s your feeling about joining a LIFE Group? Are you excited? Afraid? Please explain. What convinces or discourages you the most in joining a LIFE Group? If someone were to ask you about the Real Life Journey, how will you explain it?