John 15:5John 15:5
Yes I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.
Yes I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.
The People of GodThe People of God– Fully Devoted Followers – all about following Jesus – v.10– Accepted in His love – confidence and joy – vv.9, 11– Authentic – v.8 – not trying to pretend a walk with God – really
living it– Disciplined and growing – v.3– Overcomers – v.18 – the world hates but we fight back with love– Empowered and Commissioned – vv.26-27 – we are called to the
lost• To accept His love and walk with Him• To live in a new family and support, challenge and encourage each other• To reach the lost, needy and hurting and call them to Him and His family
– Fully Devoted Followers – all about following Jesus – v.10– Accepted in His love – confidence and joy – vv.9, 11– Authentic – v.8 – not trying to pretend a walk with God – really
living it– Disciplined and growing – v.3– Overcomers – v.18 – the world hates but we fight back with love– Empowered and Commissioned – vv.26-27 – we are called to the
lost• To accept His love and walk with Him• To live in a new family and support, challenge and encourage each other• To reach the lost, needy and hurting and call them to Him and His family
Central Valley2000 Christian Church Attendance as a Percentage of Population 2000Beige = HighestRose = MiddleBlue = Lowest
0.0% to 10.8%10.8% to 13.7%13.7% to 22.2%
10.1%
Madera
10.4%
San Joaquin
12.5%
Merced
12.5%
Tulare
13.6%
Stanislaus
14.5%
Fresno
14.8%
Kern
Need to reach more people and plant more churches.
Need to reach more people and plant more churches.
Reach and PlantReach and Plant
1. Focus on evangelism.- Personally- Church – the Events, Easter, EvC’s, mailers, signs,
more
2. Plant more churches.
1. Focus on evangelism.- Personally- Church – the Events, Easter, EvC’s, mailers, signs,
more
2. Plant more churches.
Need to reach out to a changing, diverse population.
Need to reach out to a changing, diverse population.
Reach for MosaicReach for Mosaic
- Personally – befriend those who are different- Age, race, economics
- Church – - Strive for unity across the lines.- Open our eyes – Mexico, international missions.- Plant churches targeted to the need.
- Personally – befriend those who are different- Age, race, economics
- Church – - Strive for unity across the lines.- Open our eyes – Mexico, international missions.- Plant churches targeted to the need.
Healthy People + Healthy ChurchesHealthy People + Healthy Churches
• Healthy people – expect the doctor to tell you your illness!
• Church – Christ, Communication, Conflict, Control
• Healthy people – expect the doctor to tell you your illness!
• Church – Christ, Communication, Conflict, Control
87 % 87 %
Leadership StructureLeadership Structure
Which Church?Which Church?To transform religious and irreligious people into Fully
Devoted Followers of Christ.
Discipleship * Fellowship * Mission
GROWING: God’s Word | Relationships | Offering | Worship Impact | New Life | Gifts
To transform religious and irreligious people into Fully Devoted Followers of Christ.
Discipleship * Fellowship * Mission
GROWING: God’s Word | Relationships | Offering | Worship Impact | New Life | Gifts