Our mission is to help morepeople become fully committed

followers of Jesus Christ.

“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching

them to obey everything I have commanded you.”Jesus (Matthew 28:19-20 NIV)

IN THESE PAGES...you will find Grace Point’s mission strategy - our way of accomplishing the calling and mission

that Jesus gave us to “go and make disciples,” both in our region and around the world.

God wants to shape and mold us to become more like Jesus Christ - a people who are fully

committed to Him. Why is this important? It’s at the heart of what Jesus called us to be and

do here on earth.

Also, we’ve outlined the typical stages of spiritual growth where you can identify your own

progress. Maybe you’re just starting your journey of faith, or maybe you’re ready to take the

next step. Our mission strategy focuses on four key actions: worship, connect, serve, and

share. We’ll explain what we mean in each section and give you some next steps to get you

started.

Be sure to check out our My Mission Toolbox (mymissiontoolbox.com) - a website offering a

variety of resources and practical ideas to help you progress in becoming a fully committed

follower of Jesus Christ.

STAGES OFSPIRITUAL GROWTHGod’s priority for your life is for you to become a fully committed follower of Jesus

Christ. God desires for each of us to grow in our faith by becoming more following

Jesus. Everyone can make progress towards that goal no matter where you are in

your spiritual journey. In fact, the process of developing a Christ-centered life typically

progresses through the following stages:

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your

soul and with all your mind.” This is the first and greatest

commandment. And the second is like it: “Love your neighbor as

yourself.” Jesus (Matthew 22:37 NIV)

SeekingYou have a basic belief in God, but

are unsure about Christ and His rolein your life. You may be seeking for

something more in your life.

The CrossYou accept the Good News of the Gospel and come to faith in Jesus

Christ as your Savior.

BelievingYou have a personal relationship with Christ. You believe He is who He says

He is and you are just beginning to engage in the process of becoming

more like Him.

FollowingYou experience increasing

transformation in both character and actions as you follow Jesus. You’re

commited to worship, connect, serve, and share.

DisciplingYou understand your relationship with Christ as the most important

in your life. Christ affects every aspect of your life and you’re actively investing in others to help them grow

and follow Jesus.

becoming morefollowing Jesus

Where does Jesus rank in your life? Is He just a thought on Sunday morning, or is He your closest

friend and leader of your life? Does your faith have you stuck in a holding pattern, unable to break

free and become all that God intended for you through Jesus Christ? God desires for each of us to

grow in our faith by becoming more following Jesus. More life change. More generosity. More like

Jesus Christ by the power of the gospel. This is why we’ve developed a strategy for helping each of

us become fully committed followers of Jesus. When we worship, connect, serve, and share, we’re

becoming more following Jesus.

BECOMING MORE FOLLOWING JESUS

WORSHIPLife change happens when we engage God both corporately and personally. We do this

through worship services and the practice of spiritual habits.

CONNECTLife change happens when we gather in biblical community and connect with others. We do

this in groups where we can know and care for each other, encourage each other to grow

spiritually, and invite others to join us.

SERVEGenerosity is practiced when we willingly serve Christ and His body through the use of our

time, talents, and treasure.

SHAREGenerosity is practiced when we boldly share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world

through word and action.

Worship involves both our attitude and our actions. Worship is the attitude of reverence

and adoration, as well as the actions of humble, loving service to our almighty God. A

follower of Jesus makes consistent worship of God their highest priority.

THE CHALLENGE:

Commit to actively engage in corporate worship, personal worship, and the pursuit of a

life-style of worship.

Come, let us bow down in worship,

let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;

for he is our God and we are the people of his

pasture, the flock under his care.

ESSENTIAL WORSHIPFOR A FOLLOWER OF JESUSCorporate WorshipMake it a priority to partake in Sunday morning worship services on a weekly basis.

Personal WorshipParticipate in personal worship on a regular basis through the practice of various spiritual habits, such as Bible reading and prayer.

Lifestyle WorshipPursue a lifestyle of worship that seeks to honor and glorify God in every area and circumstance in your life.

NEXT STEPS1) Block off your schedule to ensure worship attendance is a priority.

2) Set aside time to consistently spend time with God including reading your Bible, praying, and

participating in other spiritual habits.

3) Start living your entire life as an act of worship, whether at home, school, work, or in your neigh-

borhood.

GETTING STARTED WITH JESUS?

1) Regularly attend one of our worship services and discover the glory and grace of God.

2) Pickup one of our Starter Kits and begin reading the Bible on your own.

WORSHIP

Psalm 95:6-7 NIV

CONNECTWe are meant to live life together connecting and building relationships with one

another. Spiritual growth happens most effectively in community where followers of

Jesus practice loving and building others up.

THE CHALLENGE:

Commit to connect with others regularly in a group within our church family.

4 CHARACTERISTICSOF GROUPS

Know:

Care:

Encourage:

Multiply:

Knowing one another and their life circumstances.

Loving unconditionally regardless of their struggles.

Knowing others’ needs, praying for them, and demonstrating supportive love.

Moving to meet identified needs within the group.

Challenging each other to apply biblical truth to their lives.

Holding each other accountable to significant life change.

Inviting others to join the group.

Cultivating new leaders and multiplying groups.

NEXT STEPS1) Talk to others already in a group.

2) Check out our Groups page on the toolbox website

and decide which group fits best for you.

3) Call the church office to speak with one of our staff

members to connect with a group.

4) Find ways to love, care for, and encourage your

fellow group members more deeply.

5) Consider starting a new group.

Getting Started with Jesus?

Talk to someone you know who

is already in a group and ask

them how their group has made

a difference in their life and faith

in Jesus.

A new command I give you: Love one another.

As I have loved you, so you must love one

another. By this everyone will know that you

are my disciples, if you love one another.John 13:34-35 NIV

Jesus came to serve others rather than be served. Likewise, he calls his followers to

become the kind of people who serve others generously. Serving not only impacts the

lives of others, it also transforms us and can fill us with joy and purpose.

THE CHALLENGE:

Commit to give generously of your time, talents, and treasure to serve others and

honor God.

Whoever wants to become great among you

must be your servant, and whoever wants to be

first must be slave of all. For even the Son of

Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and

to give his life as a ransom for many.

3 STAGES OFGENEROUS SERVICE

Beginning Servant Seeks to serve others.

Understands the goals of the ministry.

Demonstrates an interest in growing spiritually.

Growing Servant Works alongside others to achieve the goals of the ministry team.

Takes ownership of service responsibilities.

Seeks to be stretched and grow in Christ-like attitude in ministry.

Leading Servant Coaches and invests in others.

Mobilizes others to achieve the goals of ministry.

Demonstrates a deepening Christ-like attitude.

NEXT STEPS1) Talk to a friend who is already serving in a ministry.

2) Pickup our Ministries Overview Rack Card and find a place

that fits you.

3) Visit the Service Opportunities section on our My Mission

Toolbox website for more information.

4) Contact the appropriate ministry leader to get started.

Getting Started with Jesus?

Get involved! There are lots of

opportunities for you to start

serving right away from the Coffee

Ministry to the Welcome Team, or

Helping Hands to AV Team. There’s

a place for you!

SERVE

Mark 10:43-45 NIV

We are called to freely share the gospel through

words and actions. You can share the same truth and

love of Jesus that changed your life with someone

in your neighborhood and around the world. God

wants the whole world to hear the Good News

through ordinary followers of Jesus like you.

THE CHALLENGE:

Make an impact in the lives of people around you

each day by sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.

6 WAYS TO REACHGOD’S WORLD

Know:

Pray:

Invite:

Go:

Mobilize:

Partner:

Build friendships with unchurched friends, family, and co-workers.Learn about unreached people in the world, other cultures, and religions.

Pray regularly for your unchurched friends, family and co-workers.Pray regularly for missionaries and unreached people in the world.

Invite friends, family and co-workers to Grace Point for Sunday worship, mid-week programs, and other events.Welcome international people who live in our community.

Share your testimony and the gospel with a neighbor, friend, family member, or co-worker.Go on a mission trip for a week, a month, or longer.

Help organize and volunteer for Grace Point’s outreach events.Help organize and raise awareness for Grace Point’s global endeavors.

Support the work of Grace Point by giving regular tithes and special offerings.Support and volunteer for local organizations that meet the needs of people in our community out of love for Christ.Support a missionary and short term mission teams. Sponsor a child at our partner church in Bolivia.

NEXT STEPS1) Pickup a copy of Six Ways to Reach God’s World for more practical ideas in the foyer.

2) Start practicing one way to reach someone in your neighborhood and around the world.

3) Look for opportunities to do this with your life group, bible study, or other group.

Getting Started with Jesus?

We encourage you to talk to your friends

about what you believe about God. It’s a

great way to begin a healthy habit of talking

civilly about faith and spirituality.

How beautiful are the

feet of those who bring

good news.Romans 10:15 NIV

SHARE

Therefore go and make

disciples of all nations,

baptizing them in the

name of the Father and

of the Son and of the

Holy Spirit.Matthew 28:19 NIV

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