A PROPOSED STRATEGY FOR MAKING DISCIPLES AT LIVING HOPE CHURCH

A Strategy for Fulfilling Our Purpose

Our Purpose:  Why we exist!

Connecting to God                    Love God (Matt.22:37)                        Know God - To know Him
Connecting to one another   ► ◄                 Love one another (John 13:34-35)      Knowing One Another - To be like Him
Connecting to our community   ◄ ►                 Love our neighbor (Matt.22:39)           Knowing Our Neighbor - To make Him known

 

Our Purpose is our Strategy

 

Our Strategy

 

Primary Ministry Purpose
  Connecting to God   ▲ Connecting to One Another    ► ◄ Connecting to our community  ◄ ►
Worship Service

(Connecting to God)  

-Word Centered - Meaningful Worship

- Corporate Prayer - Kids Church

- Testimonies - Skits

- Promote Small Groups - Welcome Team

- Coffee & Doughnuts - 3 Minute Rule

- Promote Service Opportunities (ARK)

- Special Events - Invite un-churched

Discipleship Groups

(Connecting to One Another)   ► ◄

- More Intense Study

-Bible Lessons - Prayer

- Bible Memorization

- Study together - Learn spiritual disciplines

- share insights with one another

- Becoming a small group leader

- Sharing Christ with others

Community Groups

(Connecting to Our Community)   ◄ ►

- Discipleship - In the Word

- Prayer - Accountability

- Building Relationships

- Pray and caring for one another - Eating together

- Service Projects - Invite Neighbors

- Empty Chair -  Praying for new people

 

Small Group Pathways

 

Type of Group Duration Purpose
New Believers Groups 12 weeks Connecting to God   ▲ and one another ► ◄
Fellowship Groups 6 weeks Connecting to One Another   ► ◄
Discipleship Groups 3 x 12 weeks Connecting to God  
Community Groups Indefinite Connecting to Community   ◄ ►