Chapter 7 From Swimmer to Lifeguard Chapter 7 From Swimmer to Lifeguard When a person is drowning, what should you do? Mission Lifeguard.

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Chapter 7 From Swimmer to Lifeguard

Chapter 7 From Swimmer to Lifeguard When a person is drowning, what should you do? Mission Lifeguard

Chapter 7 From Swimmer to Lifeguard Saving a drowning person isn’t based on the worthiness of that person.

Chapter 7 From Swimmer to Lifeguard God saves us, not because of the good things we did, but because of his mercy and grace. See Titus 3:3-7

Chapter 7 From Swimmer to Lifeguard Grace saves. He also empowers those saved to save others.

Chapter 7 From Swimmer to Lifeguard Giving them a voice Tips on involving the lost and missing in the church

Chapter 7 From Swimmer to Lifeguard What ministry positions do you think a new returnee can have? Job Descriptions

Chapter 7 From Swimmer to Lifeguard Compare your ideas with Jesus’ job description: Job Descriptions Matthew 10:8Matthew 10:9Matthew 10:17-18 Matthew 10:22Matthew 10:28

Chapter 7 From Swimmer to Lifeguard Lifeguards don’t have to be experienced at drowning. They need to be strong swimmers. You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8

Chapter 7 From Swimmer to Lifeguard You must be born - physically You must be born again - spiritually Entrance to the Kingdom

Chapter 7 From Swimmer to Lifeguard Describe your spiritual birth. How would you describe your relationship with Jesus? Entrance to the Kingdom