This document provides an overview of a church's virtual class on becoming a Christian. The class covers four key sessions: the church's strategy focuses on reaching others and committing to Christ and the church family through four covenants; the church structure is designed to promote unity as a fellowship, family and body; the church's statements explain its purpose to worship God, demonstrate His love, communicate His word, assimilate His family and educate believers; salvation involves understanding people were created to love God but sin separates them from God and His purpose, and that Jesus is the solution and way to restored relationship with God.

1. Discovering C3: VIRTUAL CLASS 101
Christ Centered Church
Class
101

2. The Basics For This Class
○1. The church is a FAMILY.
○2. God expects you to be A MEMBER of a
church family.
○3. A Christian without a church family is
an ORPHAN.
Class
101

3. The Goal Of This Class
That I will commit myself to CHRIST and to
the CHURCH FAMILY!

4. What Makes C3 A Family?
 Our Salvation (What God has done for us)
 Our Statement (Why we exist as a church)
 Our Strategy (How we fulfill our purpose)
 Our Structure (When and where we fulfill our
purpose)
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101

5. Session One: Our Strategy
 The story of C3’s beginning
 Who we are trying to reach (target)
 Circles of commitment/4 covenants
 The C3 strategy
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101

6. Session Two: Our Structure
○ How our church is structured
○ Our affiliation
○ What it means to be a Covenant Partner
○ What Now? The CLASS program
Class
101

7. Session Three: Our Statements
○ Our Purpose Statement
○ Our Faith Statement
○ Our Lifestyle Statement
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101

8. Session Four: Our Salvation
 What it means to be a Christian
 The symbols of salvation: Baptism and
Communion
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101

9. Session One...
The C3 Strategy
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101

10. Who Are We Trying To
Reach?
“...Yes, whatever a person is like, I try to find
common ground with him so he will let me tell
him about Christ and let Christ save him.” 1
Cor. 9:22 (LB)
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101

11. 5 Circles of Commitment
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12. The Four C3 Covenants:
1. The Covenant Partnership...
is a commitment to CHRIST and
THE CHURCH FAMILY.
“You are members of God’s very own
family...and you belong in God’s household with
every other Christian.” Eph. 2:19 (LB)
Class
101

13. The Four C3 Covenants:
2. The Maturity Covenant…
is a commitment to the HABITS necessary for
spiritual growth.
“Continue to grow in grace and knowledge of
our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
2 Peter 3:18
Class
101

14. The Four C3 Covenants:
3. The Ministry Covenant...
is a commitment to discovering and using my
God-given gifts and abilities in SERVING God
and others.
“God has given each of you some special
abilities; be sure to use them to help each
other...” 1 Pet. 4:10 (LB)
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101

15. The Four C3 Covenants:
4. The Missions Covenant...
is a commitment to SHARE the Good News
with others.
“...you will be My witnesses for me...to the ends
of the earth.” Acts 1:8 (GN)
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101

16. Session Two...
The C3 Structure!
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101

17. How Our Church Is Structured
I. The Church Is A FELLOWSHIP!
“They continued steadily learning the teaching
of the apostles, and joined in the fellowship...”
Acts 2:42 (Ph)
A top priority in a fellowship is HARMONY
and UNITY.
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101

18. How Our Church Is Structured
Implication:
A good structure promotes unity and downplays
DIFFERENCES.
“Voting” tends to CREATE CONFLICT.
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101

19. II. The Church Is A...
FAMILY!
“You should be like one big happy family, full of
sympathy toward each other, loving one
another with tender hearts and humble minds.”
1 Peter 3:8 (LB)
So we operate on the basis of
RELATIONSHIPS not RULES.
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101

20. III. The Church Is A...
BODY
We are a body — not a business!
We are an organism — not an organization!
Therefore, we function on the basis of
SPIRITUAL GIFTS not ELECTED OFFICES.
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101

21. Our Structure
The people are the “MINISTERS”.
The pastors are the “ADMINISTRATORS”.
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101

22. IV. The Church Is A...
FLOCK
Therefore it is cared for and led by
SHEPHERDS.
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101

23. Jesus Christ
Pastor
Board of Directors Church Ministries
Finances Governing
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101

24. Session Three...
The C3 Statement
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101

25. Our Purpose Statement
The Great Commandment:
“Jesus said, ‘Love the Lord your God with all
your heart...soul...and mind. This is the first
and greatest commandment. And the second
is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All
the Law and Prophets hang on these two
commandments.’” Matt. 22:36-40
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101

26. Our Purpose Statement
The Great Commission:
“Jesus said, ‘Go and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
and teaching them to obey everything I have
commanded you.” Matt. 28:19-20
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101

27. Our Purpose Statement
 To “Love God with all your heart” is
“WORSHIP”.
 To “Love your neighbor as yourself” is
“MINISTRY”.
 To “Go...make disciples” is “EVANGELISM”.
 To “Baptize...” is to “FELLOWSHIP”.
 To “Teach them...all things” is “DISCIPLESHIP”
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28. Christ Centered Church Exists:
1. To CELEBRATE God’s Presence
(Worship)
2. To DEMONSTRATE God’s Love
(Ministry)
3. To COMMUNICATE God’s Word
(Evangelism)
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101

29. Christ Centered Church Exists:
4. To ASSIMILATE God’s Family
(Fellowship)
5. To EDUCATE God’s People
(Discipleship)
Class
101

30. I. We Exist To Celebrate
God’s Presence
 Worship: EXPRESSING LOVE TO GOD!
“Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him
only.” Matt. 4:10
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101

31. II. We Exist To Communicate
God’s Word
 Evangelism: SHARING THE GOOD NEWS
WITH OTHERS!
“His intent was that through the church, the
manifold wisdom of God should be made
known...” Eph. 3:10
Class
101

32. Why Our Church Must Never
Stop Growing
1. Because GOD LOVES PEOPLE!
2. Because God COMMANDS US TO
REACH OUT!
3. Because GROWTH IS GOD’S WILL!
We believe our church must grow LARGER
and SMALLER at the same time.
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101

33. III. We Exist To Educate
God’s People
 Discipleship: BELIEVERS GROW
SPIRITUALLY!
“Let us leave the elementary teachings about
Christ and go on to maturity...”
Heb. 6:1
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101

34. IV. We Exist To Demonstrate
God’s Love
 Ministry: MEETING NEEDS WITH LOVE!
“By this shall all men know that you are My
disciples — that you have love for one
another.” John 13:35
 The heartbeat of C3 is our SMALL GROUPS.
Every member needs to be a part of one.
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101

35. IV. We Exist To Demonstrate
God’s Love
 Every member is a: MINISTER!
 Every task is: IMPORTANT!
 Every member is a “10” in: SOME
AREA!
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101

36. Our Statement of Faith!
What We Believe!
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101

37. 2 Timothy 3:15-17, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, 2 Peter 1:21
The Bible is the Word of God, fully inspired and
without error in the original manuscripts, written
under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and that it
has supreme authority in all matters of faith and
conduct.
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101 The Scriptures Inspired

38. Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14,
John 14:16-17,
Luke 1:35, 1 Corinthians 1:24, Matthew 11:25-27,
Matthew 28:19, 1 John 1:3-4
The Trinity
There is one living and true God, eternally existing in
three persons; that these are equal in every divine
perfection; and that they execute distinct but
harmonious offices in the work of creation,
providence, and redemption.
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101

39. God the Father, an infinite, personal, spirit perfect in
holiness, wisdom, power and love. We believe that He
concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men; that He
hears and answers prayers; and that He saves from sin
and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ.
God the Father
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101

40. Matthew 1:23, Hebrews 7:26, 1 Corinthians 15:3,
Acts 1:9
The Deity of the Lord Jesus
Christ
Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten Son, conceived by the
Holy Spirit. We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life,
miracles, and teachings. We believe in His
substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection,
ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for His
people, and personal visible return to earth.
Class
101

41. The Holy Spirit came forth from the Father and
Son to convict the world of sin, unrighteousness,
And judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify, and
empower all who believe in Jesus Christ. We
believe that the Holy Spirit indwells every believer
in Christ, and that He is and abiding helper,
teacher, and guide.
The Holy Spirit
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101

42. Galatians 5:22-23
Love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
Fruits of the Spirit
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101

43. Luke 24:47, John 3:3, Romans 10:9-10
Romans 10:13-15, Ephesians 2:8, Titus 2:11,
Mark 13:13, Hebrews 6:4-6, Hebrews 10:26,
Hebrews 10:29, Hebrews 10:38,
1 John 2:24,25
The Salvation of Man
All men are sinners by nature and by choice and are,
therefore, under condemnation. We believe that those
who repent of their sins, trust and remain in Jesus
Christ our Savior are saved from eternal damnation.
Class
101

44. The Baptism with the Holy
Spirit
Luke 24:49, Acts 1:4, Acts 1:8, Acts 10:44-45, John
7:37-39, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, 1 Corinthians 14:1-5
Class
101

45. Isaiah 53:4,5, Matthew 8:16,17, James 5:14-16
Divine Healing
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101

46. Matthew 25:26, Mark 9:43-48, Revelation 19:20,
Revelation 20:11-15, Revelation 21:8
The Final Judgment
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101

47. 2 Peter 3:13, Revelation 21, Revelation 2
The New Heavens and the
New Earth
The personal and visible return of the Lord Jesus Christ
to earth and the establishment of His kingdom. We
believe in the resurrection of the body, the final
judgment, the eternal happiness of the righteous, and
the endless suffering of the wicked.
Class
101

48. Session Four...
Our Salvation
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101

49. What Does It Mean To Be A
Christian?
Everyone wants to be happy!
But real happiness comes from understanding
your PURPOSE IN LIFE.
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50. I. Why Am I Here?
1. God made me to LOVE.
2. We were created to ENJOY a personal
relationship with God and to MANAGE all of
the rest of God’s creation! This makes us
special!
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101

51. I. Why Am I Here?
3. When we know and love God, and live
in harmony with His purpose for our lives, it
produces tremendous benefits in our lives:
 Clear Conscience Rom. 8:1
 Life & Peace Rom. 8:6
 Help with Weakness Rom. 8:26
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101

52. I. Why Am I Here?
 Purpose Rom. 8:28
 Confidence Rom. 8:31
 Security Rom. 8:39
 Power & Strength Phil. 4:13
 Fulfillment Phil. 4:19
 Freedom John 8:32,36
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101

53. II. What’s The Problem?
Man has a natural desire to BE BOSS and to
ignore God’s principles for living.
“Look out for #1. Do your own thing.”
“If it feels good, do it - regardless of what God
says about it.”
“It’s my life and I’ll do what I please!”
The Bible calls this attitude: SIN!
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101

54. III. What’s The Solution?
Jesus Christ said…
“I AM THE WAY, the Truth, and the Life. No
one comes to the Father, except THROUGH
ME!” John 14:6
JESUS HAS ALREADY TAKEN CARE
OF YOUR SIN PROBLEM!
Class
101

55. IV. What Does God Want Me
To Do?
1. ADMIT that God has not been first
place in your life and ask Him to forgive
your sins.
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just
and will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from
every wrong.” 1 John 1:9
Class
101

56. IV. What Does God Want Me
To Do?
2. BELIEVE that Jesus died to pay for
your sins and that he rose again on
Easter, and is alive today.
“If you confess that Jesus is your Lord, and you
believe in your heart that God raised Him
from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans
10:9
Class
101

57. IV. What Does God Want Me
To Do?
3. ACCEPT God’s free gift of salvation.
Don’t try to earn it.
“For it is by grace you are saved, through faith
— and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of
God — not by works, so that no one can
boast.” Ephesians 2:8,9
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101

58. IV. What Does God Want Me
To Do?
4. INVITE Jesus Christ to come into your life
and be the director (“Lord”) of your life.
“To all who receive Him, He gives the right to
become children of God. All we need to do is to
trust Him to save us. All those who believe this
are reborn! — not a physical rebirth...but from the
will of God!”
John 1:12
Class
101

59. CLASS 101
The Meaning
about baptism!

60. I. Why Should I Be Baptized?
1. To follow the example set by JESUS.
“At that time Jesus came from Nazareth and
was baptized by John in the river.”
Mark 1:9
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101

61. I. Why Should I Be
Baptized?
2. Because Christ COMMANDS it.
“Jesus said, ‘Go then, to all people everywhere
and make them my disciples, baptize them in
the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Spirit, and then teach them to obey everything
I have commanded you.’” Matt. 28:19-20
Class
101

62. I. Why Should I Be
Baptized?
3. It demonstrates that I really am a
BELIEVER.
“...many of the people who heard him believed
and were baptized.” Acts 18:8
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63. II. What is the meaning of
baptism?
1. It illustrates Christ’s DEATH and
resurrection
“Christ died for our sins... He was buried...and
He rose again.” 1 Cor. 15:3-4
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101

64. II. What is the meaning of
baptism?
2. It illustrates my NEW LIFE as a
Christian.
“When someone becomes a Christian he
becomes a brand new person inside. The old
life has passed away and a new life has
begun!” 2 Cor. 5:17
Class
101

65. III. Why Be Baptized By
Immersion?
Because JESUS was baptized that way.
“As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up
out of the water.” Matthew 3:16
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101

66. III. Why Be Baptized By
Immersion?
Every baptism in the BIBLE was by
immersion.
(Example) “...then both Philip and the man
went down into the water and Philip baptized
him. When they came up out of the water...”
Acts 8:38-39
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101

67. III. Why Be Baptized By
Immersion?
The word “Baptize” means to DIP
UNDER water”.
The Greek word baptizo means “to immerse or
dip under water”.
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101

68. V. When Should I Be
Baptized?
As soon as you have believed!
Can my family be baptized together?
What should I wear when I am
baptized?
Will I have to say anything?
Special Needs?
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101

69. The Meaning
of the Lord’s Supper
Class
101

70. I. What Is The Lord’s
Supper? (1 Cor. 11:23-26)
1. It is a SIMPLE ACT.
“The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed,
took bread...” (vs. 23)
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101

71. I. What Is The Lord’s
Supper? (1 Cor. 11:23-26)
2. It is a REMINDER.
“...and when He had given thanks, He broke it
and said, ‘This is My body, which is for you; eat
it in remembrance of Me.’” (vs. 24)
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101

72. I. What Is The Lord’s
Supper? (1 Cor. 11:23-26)
3. It is a SYMBOL.
“In the same way, He took the cup, saying,
‘This cup is the new covenant in My blood;
drink it to remember Me.’” (vs. 25)
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101

73. I. What Is The Lord’s
Supper? (1 Cor. 11:23-26)
4. It is a STATEMENT OF FAITH.
“For whenever you eat the bread and drink the
cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He
comes back.” (vs. 26)
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101

74. II. Who Should Take The
Lord’s Supper?
Only those who are already BELIEVERS.
(Mark 14:22-26)
“For anyone who eats and drinks without
recognizing the body of the Lord eats and
drinks judgment upon himself.”
2 Cor. 11:29
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101

75. III. How Do I Prepare Myself For
The Lord’s Supper?
“Therefore whoever eats the bread or drinks
the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will
be guilty of sinning against the body and blood
of the Lord. A person ought to examine himself
before he eats of the bread and drinks of the
cup.” 1 Cor. 11:27-28
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101

76. IV. When and How Often Should
We Observe The Lord’s Supper?
Jesus never said when or how often believers
should observe The Lord’s Supper.
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101

77. History
 First Service 10/22/00
-3 in attendance
-met in my kitchen
 11/5/00 to 11/5/01
-Belle Starr Theatre, Warrenton
 11/5/01 to 7/25/04
-Main Street, Warrenton
 8/1/04 to 3/7/10
-206 N Market, Warrenton
 3/14/10 to ?
-2221 Alexandria Crossing, Troy
Class
101

78. IV. What it means to be a
Covenant Partner
 A Biblical Reason
 A Cultural Reason
 A Practical Reason
 A Personal Reason
Class
101

79. Covenant Partner Agreement
I. I will protect the unity of my church!
II. I will share the responsibility of my
church!
III. I will serve the ministry of my church!
IV. I will support the testimony of my
church!
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101

80. Short Quiz
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