Think Steps, Not Programs

On Sunday night, September 7 I shared five principles that the Lord revealed to me while on Sabbatical this summer. Each of this principles has become a key element in our movement toward being a more effective church. Principle number two contains four simple words; Think Steps, Not Programs.

Steps reflect movement through a process. Our strategy is to conduct ministries that will move people through a three-step process that demonstrates movement toward maturing discipleship.

We want to lead non-Christians to take step one: Loving God.
Then we want to lead them to take step two: Connecting to Others
Then we want to lead them to take step three: Serving the World

Each step in the process requires a greater level of commitment and will demonstrate a maturing discipleship. This is exactly the way God has always worked. Through processes, steps.

The Creation – Six sequential steps. Creation was a process.
The Apostles – He called them, taught them, then sent them out for ministry
The Gospel – Death, Burial, Resurrection

If you study the Bible you will find that God often works through processes; steps in accomplishing his will.

Sunday morning worship is the primary entry point to lead people into the process. It will encourage people to love God and make a commitment to Him.

Small Groups are the second step and primary ministry to help people connect to other believers. Our goal is to have a great small group ministry which will encourage New Testament types of relationships.

Serving the World includes three levels of service and commitment. We will offer a variety of ways for people to get involved in service and will encourage those in small groups to take the next step and get involved in service.

So . . . where are you in the process? What step or steps have you taken? Grab a hand and join us in this wonderful journey of loving God, connecting to others and serving the world.

See you this Sunday.

Johnny