Crossing Cultures Christine Endean 18 March 2015 Every culture and generation has a different expression of church. What doctrines and practical works are vital for each different type of church to be Scriptural? Use Scripture to back up your answer.

Contents Introduction Different expressions of emerging churches What doctrines What practical works Conclusion

Introduction Looking at emerging expressions of church Ways of serving those outside church An all inclusive church A fresh expression of church is a new gathering or network that engages mainly with people who have never been to church. There is no single model, but the emphasis is on starting something which is appropriate to its context, rather than cloning something that works elsewhere. (

Crossing Culture The great commission Matt 28: Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’

Expression of church – Messy Church

Messy Church Messy Church... is a way of being church for families involving fun is a church, not a craft club, that helps people encounter Jesus as Lord and Saviour is found across the world values are about being Christ-centred, for all ages, based on creativity, hospitality and celebration (

Expression of church - GEM

God Excites Me Church that is more accessible for adults with learning difficulties or special needs Format is based on main church setting Sermons follow the previous weeks sermon topic Special occasions GEM joins main church for example, Easter, Christmas and conferences

Example of a typical GEM Service Today! Welcome and Introduction Notices: - GEM Drop-In on Thursdays Birthdays Worship time! Offering Teaching Prayer time Drinks and refreshments

What doctrines are required ? What doctrines are required ? Deity of Christ (col 1:18) Salvation by grace (Eph 2:8) Resurrection of Christ (1cor 15:3-4) The Full Gospel (Romans 1:17) Monotheism (Isa 43:10) True to scripture

Practical Works Prayer Worship/praise Structure – leadership Missional – home and oversees saving the lost Discipleship Vision and values – Jesus centred Serving and giving 1peter 2:5 1 cor 12:27 Ps 67:1-2

Conclusion The church can not be the same as any other social organisation It must be different Jesus led an everyday life but also a singular one It needs to remain faithful to scripture (Being Church Doing Life – Michael Moynagh)

Conclusion Jesus as the reference point (matt 16:18) Jesus builds the church Forming disciples Serve those outside church Listen to people and enter their culture Radical followers of Jesus need to be following the example of early church in Acts

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