Mission Friends The Meaning of Membership. SESSION FOUR The Mission of a Member.

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Mission Friends The Meaning of Membership

SESSION FOUR The Mission of a Member

OBJECTIVE FOR THIS SESSION Acquaint the group with their place as potential members of our church

Why Join a Church? What would you say are good reasons to join a local church?

Reasons for Joining the Church A Christ-Honoring Reason A Missional Reason A Spiritual Growth Reason A Biblical Reason A Cultural Reason

What Does it Mean to Be a Member?

GROWING AS CHRIST’S DISCIPLES Our commitment is to help you GROW: G—God’s Word R—Relationships O—Obedient Living W—Worship

Reflection: 1.How have you seen or experienced GROWth during your time here? 2.Where do we still need to work in order to be serving you well in these four areas?

BECOMING A PART OF GOD’S KINGDOM Jesus spoke of God’s Kingdom God’s Kingdom is not like any earthly kingdom As disciples of Jesus Christ we are ambassadors of God’s Kingdom

Reflection: How can being a member in the church help us live into the kingdom and to be the kind of disciples Christ is calling us to be?

SEEKING TO FULFILL THE WILL OF GOD Together we: Strive for spiritual health as a congregation Serve together in ministry as a congregation Support the mission of our congregation

Group Reflection and Discussion 1.There are many ways that we seek to fulfill God’s will. Which are you most drawn to? 2.What are your thoughts about this lifelong journey and the ways in which we minister together to fulfill God’s will? 3.Does today’s session raise any particular questions, concerns, fears, or other feelings for you?

Decision to Become a Member

NEXT STEPS TOWARD BECOMING A MEMBER [Insert text here]

IF YOU DECIDE NOT TO BECOME A MEMBER [Insert text here]

Closing 1.What are your closing thoughts as we end this discussion? 2.Would any of you share about our church has meant to you so far and what you hope to experience in the future?