Gospel Growth Emphasis
INFORMATION + PRACTICE = CHANGE
Our over-arching emphasis strategy for gospel growth at Durkeetown - 2011
Based on Theme Verse - But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
II Peter 3:18
We Will Emphasize Gospel Growth:
*around the world (Missions)
*in your world (Small groups/Mid-Week Connections)
*at root level (Bible Studies)
*for special seasons (Passion Week/Advent)
*to cultivate fruitfulness (Fuel for the Mission)
*with perennial encouragement (Women/Men/College/Youth/Young @ Heart
What Are the Practices We Are Encouraging?
*Bible memory/Church-wide Bible reading plan/Prayer guide - to invoke sanctification
*Service opportunities/Community outreach - to provoke love and good deeds
*Training/Developing/Empowering Leadership - to inspire confident leaders
*Discipling/Nurturing new growth---Encouraging baptism/membership - to foster joyous living
*Identifying/Utilizing spiritual gifts - to function well as a body
*Frequent Durkeetown Fellowship Events - to celebrate our life in Christ
What Kind of Growth Are We Going For?
Internally:
*Greater sensitivity to the Spirit
*Growth in love for fellow believers and non-believers
*Passion for God
Externally:
*Manifestations of the Fruit of the Spirit
*Growing congregational involvement in ministries of church/community
*More people stepping up to leadership roles
*Excitement of new believers being added and growing
*Greater surrender to spiritual gift involvement
*Better attendance
Enjoy This Challenging and Encouraging Year of Gospel Growth With Us
