Sharing the Faith
We Believe (Nurturing Christian Life /Strengthening Believers):
God has given to His Church the great treasure of the Gospel and the promise of life it contains.
Therefore We Speak (Outreach/Evangelism/Sharing Christ & Serving Others):
We cannot keep to ourselves what God has given us. We speak spontaneously of the hope that is within us. And we seek to mobilize the whole congregation for this most blessed work. We want each person in our little corner of the world to know: in Christ you have been reconciled to God.
Growth of Christ’s Church:
The Church grows when the Holy Spirit, through the means of grace, brings people to repentance and a saving knowledge of the truth. The role of the evangelist (those sent) is to be the channel through which the Lord funnels the means of grace to people.
Evangelism – Sharing the Good News of Great Joy:
Stage One – Vocational
- Creating a Climate of Evangelism (every member missional mindset
- The Christian FRAN network (Friends, Relatives, Associates, Neighbors)
- Sermons/Bible Classes witness emphasis
- Annual Sharing the Faith Workshop opportunity
- Quarterly Newsletter Articles on Simply Sharing the Faith
- Website resources available to Share the Faith Simply
Stage Two – Congregational – supports stage one
- Develop and maintain an evangelism mindset in our congregation
- Develop and maintain website videos, Bible studies, and other resources for Sharing the Faith
- Opportunity for members to receive basic training in witnessing (i.e. Mission U)
- Train some members to assist the pastors for evangelism calling and visitation
- Work with Board of Elders to follow-up with inactive members
- Project positive image in congregation and community
New Member Assimilation:
- Discipleship Course – New Member Classes (Pastor’s Class)
- Welcome to the community of believers at Zion
- Opportunity for continued Spiritual growth (Sunday & Weekday Bible Classes)
- Opportunity to be involved in life and work of congregation
- Information of ongoing congregation life and work through bulletins, newsletters, and emails
