Primary Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16
Cross References: Mark 4:8; Colossians 1:6; 1 Peter 2:2
Message Overview: When believers are maturing into the character of Christ, they’re no longer drifting aimlessly through life. Instead, they live with purpose: speaking the truth in love and helping others to grow in the truth of Christ.
Healthy, living things grow. It’s true of people. It’s true of the church. This is our opportunity to pull back the current for our churches to reveal next steps we see and how people can step into them. For both locations, it’s helping people to grow in the gospel/truth, widening the leadership and volunteer base to support the increased ministry opportunities, inviting believers into healthy stewardship, and praying/looking for the next leaders/teams who will launch the New Testament churches in our region.
Prompting Questions: Contrast the life of a believer who is drifting versus a believer who is growing in/on purpose. What does Lighthouse Community/Bluffton Community look like at its healthiest and most effective? Why would a person choose to partner with us in ministry as opposed to continue floating along in their faith?
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