Five Appointments with God We Are SBC!
September 6 - 10, 2010
The University of Marshall, located in West Virginia, is famous for their simple cheer: “We are Marshall!” Other schools and organizations have adopted their own version of this cheer. Whether it is a cheer or a mission statement, it is very helpful for church to clearly know who they are and where they are going. Before we start another ministry year here at Silverdale Baptist Church, let me walk you through some important questions that are vital to our success.
- Pastor Barry
Read Proverbs 29:18. What happens when a company, team, or individual is void of clear direction? What happens if a church lacks clear direction? Have you been at a church that had a clear vision of where they were going? Describe the qualities of that church. If you have experienced a church without clear direction, describe their qualities.
Tuesday - Vision Applied!
The Vision (where we are going) for SBC is: “Building a Vibrant Church that Attracts the Unchurched”. Break down the meaning of the following words: building, vibrant, attracts, unchurched. When you have a guest/friend sitting next to you at church for the first time, you are putting the Vision of that church to a test. What kinds of antenna are on high alert when you have a friend with you? What are some areas that our church is excelling at our Vision? What are areas we need help?
Wednesday - Mission!
Read Matthew 28:19-20. Every church has a mission that comes directly from the Great Commission. Silverdale Baptist’s just happens to be three words long. Do you know what our mission statement is? (If you don’t know, look at our logo online and you will see the 3 words underneath our name.) If a Vision is where we are going, our Mission is what we are doing. How would you describe how we can accomplish our Mission?
Thursday - Now What?
If we know where we are going (Vision) and know what we are to be doing (Mission) the next question is, “How?” The answer we have landed on at SBC is: Connect, Grow, Serve. What does each of these three words mean in context to our church? How do they help us with our Vision? How do they help us with our Mission?
Friday - Healthy Church in Action!
Read Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-35. From these passages, find examples of how we see our Vision and Mission in action in the early church? Where do you see the early church involved with Connect, Grow, and Serve? What are your thoughts concerning a church (or pastor’s) desire to grow so that they can reach more people? What would be your biblical response to this desire? Spend some time praying for God to bless our church as we begin another ministry year! Thank you!
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