Ministry Playbook - Making Disciples at Columbia Grove

Ministry Playbook_- Making Disciples

An under the hood look at how we are trying to make disciples at Columbia Grove.

Where Is It Written?

Read Matthew 28:16-20.

What is the timeless mission of the Church? How would you put it in your own words?

Read Matthew 23:37-39 & John 13:34-35.

What attribute is the Church to be known for more than any other?

How Goes Your Walk?

How do you feel about the way Columbia Grove expresses our mission?

What aspect of the mission excite you the most?

What is your next step of involvement? 

What, if anything, keeps you from taking that step?

Pastor Andrew Thompson

Where is it Written - Abortion and Euthanasia

Where Is It Written - Abortion and Euthanasia (Andrew Thompson)

God has something to say about today's hard topics. Let's be people whose values are shaped by God's Word.

Where Is It Written?
Read Genesis 2:7, Exodus 4:11, Job 33:4, Psalm 36:9, John 1:3-4, Acts 17:25 
What do these passages teach us about God’s being the One who creates and gives life?
Read Psalm 139:13-16 and Isaiah 44:24
What do these passages teach us about God’s working in a person prior to birth?
Read Luke 1:41, Jeremiah 1:5 and Galatians 1:15
What do these passages teach us about God’s plans for someone life prior to birth?
Read James 1:7 and Psalm 68:5-6
What do these passages teach us about God’s valuing of adoption?
Read Isaiah 1:18, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 1:7-8 and 1 John 1:9
What do these passages teach us about God's forgiveness?

How Goes Your Walk?
Where might a biblically shaped worldview about the value of human life differ from the general values of our culture?Do you see our culture increasing in its value of life or decreasing? Why?
What might you say to someone who was considering an abortion?
What might you say to someone who had an abortion in the past and was regretting their decision?
How is God calling you to advocate for life?

Further Resources:
https://www.realoptionsclinic.com/post-abortion-support
http://hopeafterabortion.com/

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Friday, July 19, 2019

Where is it Written - God and Immigration

God has something to say on today’s topics. Let's be people whose values are shaped by God's Word more than by the culture around us.

Where Is It Written?
Read Deuteronomy 10:19, Leviticus 19:34, Leviticus 27:19 and Matthew 25:35-40.
What do these passages teach us about the importance of caring for immigrants?

Read Exodus 12:49, Leviticus 24:22, Numbers 15:14-16, Romans 13:1-7.
What do these passages teach us about the legal rights and responsibilities of immigrants?

How Goes Your Walk?
All of us have an immigration story. What is yours?
(When did your family immigrate? How did they get established?)
How do public safety and economic sustainability factor into how we care for immigrants?
What are some practical ways we can care for immigrants?
What is your next step towards caring for immigrants?

Recommended Resources For Further Study:
http://evangelicalimmigrationtable.com/
Christians at the Border: Immigration, the Church, and the Bible by Dr. Daniel Carroll R.
Bethany Christian Services
World Relief

Where Is It Written - The Environment

God has something to say on today’s topics.

Where Is It Written?
Read Genesis 1:1, 31; John 1:3; Colossians 1:15-16; Hebrews 1:2; Psalm 24:1-2; cf. Psalm 89:11; 1 Corinthians 10:26
What do these passages teach us about God’s relationship to creation?

Read Psalm 96:11-13, Psalm 148:1-6, Numbers 35:33-34
What do these passages teach us about creation’s relationship to God?

Read Genesis 2:15, Leviticus 18:26, 28, Jeremiah 12:4,11
What do these passages teach us about humanity’s responsibility to care for creation?
How might you summarize these principles in your own words?

How Goes Your Walk?
How are these biblical principles of creation care part of your life right now?
What holds you back from integrating creation care more fully into your life?
How might a growing relationship with Jesus affect patterns of consumption?
How is God calling you to grow in your care for His creation?
What is your next step of creation care?

BLESS - Share Your Story - Chris Garrow

Sharing your story of faith and how God has worked in your life.