Because of the unique nature of this weekend’s sermons, two different sermons from two different men, we are adding one more week to our discipleship study.
Each weekday of this week one myth of a small group will be on the church blog and facebook page. Check these out to see if any have crept into your thinking of our Soul Care ministry. Many of these myths are similar to myths about the church.
Why do you think the New Testament places such a priority on Christians being committed members (or parts) of local churches? How can this priority best be reflected in your life? (check out the blog to find out more about how the NT places a priority on committed membership.
Read Ephesians 4:1–16.
What are pastors’ responsibilities?
What are pastors’ responsibilities?
- From the passage: to equip the saints for the work of the ministry, for building up the body of Christ.
- From MacArthur's Commentary on Ephesians: Proper equipping by the evangelists and pastor/teachers leading to proper service by the congregation results inevitably in the building up of the body of Christ.
What are each members responsibilities?
- serve one another so the church is built up.
- grow, mature and help others do the same.
What steps can you take right away to help your church function more like God intended?
- Think specific.
Check out this video from Faith Church in Lafayette, IN.
Why is someone serving @ Emmanuel Baptist Church?
Hopefully it is because they love the Gospel and chosen to be equipped.
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