"Uniting To Build Life Around Jesus"
In
2011 we are focusing on
4 primary ministry initiatives. There are many other ministry tasks we are involved in (evangelism, service, etc.) and many things our FOCUS Groups will do together to serve the needs of people and spread the good news of Jesus. The below 4 ministries, however, will gain primary focus for us as we move into a new year. They will be the ministries we put
time, treasure and talents into in order to "Build life around Jesus" in our community!
4 Primary Ministry Initiatives
Children’s Ministry
If children are going to "build life around Jesus" into the future we believe they need a strong start. We believe they need a foundation of truth taught to them in their early years. For this reason we will put our time, money and talents toward the development of a strong, influential, Spirit -empowered children’s ministry that will reach children in our community. Children's Ministry Page
Youth Development Ministry
If youth are going to build life around Jesus through their teen years we believe they will need to walk hand-in-hand with faithful Christians who have gone before them. For this reason we will put our time, money and talents toward the development of a strong, influential, Spirit-empowered youth development ministry that will reach youth in our community. (Youth Development Page)
FOCUS Group Ministry
If adults are going to build life around Jesus at home, at work and at school we believe they will need to be involved in the fellowship of genuine Christian community. No man is an island and no body-part of Christ’s church can survive alone spiritually. For this reason we will put our time, money and talents toward the development of a strong, influential, Spirit-empowered FOCUS Group ministry that will reach adults in our community. FOCUS Groups should serve as microcosms of the larger church family in which they Love God, Love Each Other and Serve the World together as a group. (FOCUS Group Page)
Adult Education & Inspiration Ministry
If efforts to build life around Jesus in our community are going to continue into the next generation we believe parents and adults must be educated in the truths and principles of God’s word and inspired to live out their faith passionately. For this reason we will put our time, money and talents into building a strong, influential, Spirit-empowered Christian education & inspiration ministry that will reach the next generation in our community. This ministry may include 1) Preaching & teaching God’s Word in church-wide gatherings, 2) Weekly inspirational worship services, 3) Seminars addressing specific ways to build life around Jesus at home, and 4) the creation of a loving, welcoming environment where everyone, regardless of background, current beliefs or socio-economic status, is spurred to take next steps spiritually.
