Classes and Small Group study beginning in March...
Leader, Mel Young explains her vision for small group ministry. "My intentions are to begin a small groups ministry for the purpose of growing the church (both spiritually and numerically). I like to look at small groups as a path around the cross whereby people meet Christ at the foot of the cross (beginners or new believers). And then move onto the right side of the cross into small groups learning/growing spiritually – taking in the Word. Then moving onto the top of the cross where the people in these small groups are serving in the church and local community while still continuing to grow spiritually. Finally, moving then to the left side of the cross in small groups ministry that reaches out further into the world in service while still growing spiritually. All the while the intent in these small groups is to continually fill an empty chair with a new believer and groom those with leadership potential to form new small groups. Each small group should really consist of no more than 8 people so that it is a ‘safe’ place to learn and grow together all the time knowing the purpose is to eventually branch out. That’s the vision."
She will be leading through the use of two books 1) Concentric Circles of Concern: 7 Stages for Making Disciples by Oscar Thompson, Jr., Carolyn Thompson Ritzmann, and Claude V. King published in 1999 and 2) Share Jesus Without Fear by William Fay and Linda Evans Shepherd also published in 1999. In addition, she would like for each person involved in the small groups to have their own pocket-sized New Testament for marking it up to use for sharing the Gospel. They will also need a three ring binder and a set of 8 tabbed dividers. These will be used to construct a working prayer journal. There will be assignments some weeks (practicing and reporting back to the group).
If you would be interested in taking this indepth class, please contact the church office for more details!
She will be leading through the use of two books 1) Concentric Circles of Concern: 7 Stages for Making Disciples by Oscar Thompson, Jr., Carolyn Thompson Ritzmann, and Claude V. King published in 1999 and 2) Share Jesus Without Fear by William Fay and Linda Evans Shepherd also published in 1999. In addition, she would like for each person involved in the small groups to have their own pocket-sized New Testament for marking it up to use for sharing the Gospel. They will also need a three ring binder and a set of 8 tabbed dividers. These will be used to construct a working prayer journal. There will be assignments some weeks (practicing and reporting back to the group).
If you would be interested in taking this indepth class, please contact the church office for more details!
Dare to Live Courageously!
"Be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the LORD." Psalm 31:24
Written in partnership with Sherwood Pictures' film, COURAGEOUS, in The Resolution for Women, popular speaker and author Priscilla Shirer challenges all women to be intentional about embracing and thriving in God’s beautiful and eternal calling on their lives.
Like the men in the movie who resolve to fully accept their responsibilities before God, Shirer explains how today's women can and should live out their own resolution. It is "a defining banner that hangs over your life, written in the ink of your own choices." A woman's banner should be an accurate reflection of who she desires to be-someone completely Christ-centered who blesses and changes things in her world for the better.
The Resolution for Women inspires women with intentional, spirit-filled living from three unique angles. Section one, entitled, "This Is Who I Am," helps a woman define herself as "authentically me, purposefully feminine, surprisingly satisfied, and faithfully His." Section two, "This Is What I Have," invites her to value "my best, my blessing, my honor, and my heart." And Section three, "This Is What Matters To Me," focuses on joyfully honoring God as a wife, mother, and family member while resolving to live with the grace that leaves a godly legacy. The Resolution for Women is designed to inspire a revolution.
Join us as we discover how to live courageously together! Contact the church office for more information
Like the men in the movie who resolve to fully accept their responsibilities before God, Shirer explains how today's women can and should live out their own resolution. It is "a defining banner that hangs over your life, written in the ink of your own choices." A woman's banner should be an accurate reflection of who she desires to be-someone completely Christ-centered who blesses and changes things in her world for the better.
The Resolution for Women inspires women with intentional, spirit-filled living from three unique angles. Section one, entitled, "This Is Who I Am," helps a woman define herself as "authentically me, purposefully feminine, surprisingly satisfied, and faithfully His." Section two, "This Is What I Have," invites her to value "my best, my blessing, my honor, and my heart." And Section three, "This Is What Matters To Me," focuses on joyfully honoring God as a wife, mother, and family member while resolving to live with the grace that leaves a godly legacy. The Resolution for Women is designed to inspire a revolution.
Join us as we discover how to live courageously together! Contact the church office for more information
