DISCIPLESHIP. Guard my tongue from destructive criticism and gossip, submit to the discipline of the church elders and appointed leaders, and work for the good of all members. Regularly participate in the life of Xxxxx Xxxxxx by attending weekly worship services, engage in Biblical community, and serve those within and outside the church. Faithfully xxxxxxx my resources by supporting and investing in my church financially in a sacrificial, cheerful, and voluntary manner. Take ownership of my spiritual growth as a disciple by upholding the core values of the church, thus being an example and representative to others. Xxxxx Xxxxxx Core Values: BIBLICALLY ORIENTED Conforming your life to Biblical truth PRAYERFULLY DEPENDENT Pursuing an intimate and dependent relationship with God RELATIONALLY CONNECTED Developing relationships of encouragement and accountability MINISTRY FOCUSED Utilizing your gifts and abilities to serve others CULTURALLY ENGAGED Creating opportunities to communicate the message of salvation COURAGEOUSLY GENEROUS Managing, not owning, the resources God has given you I have read and agree with the Foundational Doctrines. I agree to put myself under the care and leadership of Xxxxx Xxxxxx. I agree that I am in good standing with other church bodies I may be coming from. I will seek the counsel of the church staff with any related concerns. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE DATE
DISCIPLESHIP. We believe Xxxxx calls people who have experienced the new birth to follow Him in a costly life of service to God. The power of the Holy Spirit transforms believers from the unrighteous pattern of the present age into a life of joyful obedience with God’s people.
DISCIPLESHIP we are committed to Christian brotherhood in the unity of the Spirit, demonstrated by open relationships with each other, mutual discipline and accountability, so that all who are truly born again enter into the Kingdom of Heaven and become followers of Xxxxx Xxxxxx, to live as He taught in the Sermon on the Mount and the gospels, and the apostolic example of the epistles.
DISCIPLESHIP. It is essential that staff understand that their work is done under the grace of Xxxxx Xxxxxx and that their primary vocation is to be a faithful disciple of Xxxxx Xxxxxx. With this understanding, staff will: • Strive to be an example of active faith in love; • Strive to be diligent in the study of scripture, the use of the means of grace, prayer, faithful service, and holy living; • Carry out their work in a way that honors and glorifies God; • Conduct themselves in a way that befits a disciple of Xxxxx, such as communicating in a courteous manner, treatment of coworkers and disciples with respect, courtesy, honesty, and maintains appropriate confidentiality.
DISCIPLESHIP. CAP hope for at least 50% of salvations to be maintaining some form of regular commitment to either GCC or another local church.
DISCIPLESHIP. Evangelizing is telling people about the good news of Xxxxx Xxxxxx and allowing them to choose to follow Him. Discipleship is helping those people center their lives around that good news. I as a member/disciple understand that I can evangelize through every available media even though the preferred media is sending potential disciples to the Life Transition website (xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx) and following up to answer any questions they might have. Once they have made their choice to follow Xxxxx, the Life Transition ministry process then disciples them into operating in the Kingdom of God.
DISCIPLESHIP. “A Learner” A disciple is a follower of Xxxxx who is being transformed by Xxxxx and has inten- xxxxxxxx joined the mission of Xxxxx (Mt 28:18-20). DOES THIS MAKE SENSE TO YOU? For further information Would you like to receive this gift? If you BELIEVE in Him and want to RECEIVE Him, here is a simple prayer of commitment. “Dear Father, Thank you for loving me and sending Your Son, Xxxxx to die on the cross for my sins. I know that I have sinned and ignored You and gone my own way. I realize that I need You in my life and I’m sorry for my sins. I ask You to forgive me. As much as I know how, I want to follow You as my Lord from now on. I want to repent and put You first. I want to trust You as my Lord and Xxxxxx. I accept Your gift of eternal life. As Your Word teaches, I am willing to be totally immersed in water to unite with my Lord. I desire to be one of your disciples. Please help me to grow in my walk with You. In Xxxxx name, Amen.” Reformation: Restoration: The Bible teaches us about several faith responses. ✞ REPENTANCE – “ ” The Bible teaches us that re- pentance is a change of heart about sin and is essential if we are to receive the gift. (2 Corinthians 7:10). We need to develop the same attitude toward sin that God has. He sorrows over sin, and a re- pentant person must feel the same way about sin.
