Crossing Cultures Christine Endean

18 March 2015

Every culture and generation has a different expression ofchurch. What doctrines and practical works are vital for each different type of church to be Scriptural? Use Scripture to back up your answer.

Contents

IntroductionDifferent expressions of emerging

churches What doctrines What practical works Conclusion

Introduction

Looking at emerging expressions of church Ways of serving those outside churchAn all inclusive churchA fresh expression of church is a new gathering

or network that engages mainly with people who have never been to church. There is no single model, but the emphasis is on starting something which is appropriate to its context, rather than cloning something that works elsewhere. (www.freshexpressions.org.uk)

Crossing Culture

The great commission Matt 28:16-1816 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’

Expression of church – Messy Church

Messy Church

Messy Church...is a way of being church for families

involving funis a church, not a craft club, that helps

people encounter Jesus as Lord and Saviouris found across the worldvalues are about being Christ-centred, for

all ages, based on creativity, hospitality and celebration (www.messychurch.org.uk)

Expression of church - GEM

Expression of church - GEM

God Excites MeChurch that is more accessible for adults

with learning difficulties or special needsFormat is based on main church setting Sermons follow the previous weeks

sermon topic Special occasions GEM joins main church

for example, Easter, Christmas and conferences

Example of a typical GEM Service

Today!•Welcome and Introduction•Notices:- GEM Drop-In on Thursdays•Birthdays•Worship time! •Offering •Teaching •Prayer time •Drinks and refreshments

What doctrines are required ?

Deity of Christ (col 1:18)Salvation by grace (Eph 2:8)Resurrection of Christ (1cor 15:3-4)The Full Gospel (Romans 1:17)Monotheism (Isa 43:10)True to scripture

Practical Works

Prayer Worship/praise Structure – leadership Missional – home and oversees saving the lostDiscipleship Vision and values – Jesus centred Serving and giving

1peter 2:51 cor 12:27Ps 67:1-2

Conclusion

The church can not be the same as any other social organisationIt must be differentJesus led an everyday life but also a singular one It needs to remain faithful to scripture (Being Church Doing Life – Michael Moynagh)

Conclusion

Jesus as the reference point (matt 16:18)Jesus builds the churchForming disciples Serve those outside churchListen to people and enter their cultureRadical followers of Jesus need to be

following the example of early church in Acts

Questions