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Trinity Bible Church presents. Welcome to. TBC 101. Introducing the Family. 1. TBC 101. Seminar Outline:. Section 1 - Trinity Bible Church’s Journey. Section 2 - Salvation. Section 3 - Who is Trinity Bible Church. Section 4 - What Trinity Bible Church Believes.
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Trinity Bible Church presents... Welcome to TBC 101 Introducing the Family 1 TBC 101
Seminar Outline: Section 1 - Trinity Bible Church’s Journey Section 2 - Salvation Section 3 - Who is Trinity Bible Church Section 4 - What Trinity Bible Church Believes Section 5 - How Trinity Bible Church Operates 2 TBC 101
The Journey 4 TBC 101
Section 2: Salvation 1. What does it mean to be a Christian? 2. Why am I here? 3. What is my problem? 4. What is the answer? 5. What should my response be? 5 TBC 101
Baptism • Every person who has accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. Who should be baptized? 6 TBC 101
Baptism • Baptism is symbolic in nature. • Baptism does not save you. We believe it is an outward picture of what has happened inside. • It pictures Christ’s death, burial and resurrection . • It pictures my new creation as a Christian. What is the Purpose of Baptism? • It is a way to publicly show that you are a Christian and to openly identify with him. 7 TBC 101
Baptism • Because the Lord commands it. • The example of the New Testament believers. • To follow Christ’s example. Why Should I be baptized? 8 TBC 101
Baptism • Because the Jesus was baptized that way. • In the New Testament, every baptism was by immersion. • Baptism comes from the Greek word ‘baptzio’ which is translated to immerse. • Immersion shows the picture Paul gives in Romans 6:3-4 of Christ’s death, burial and resurrection. Why Baptism by Immersion? 9 TBC 101
Lord’s Supper Why Observe the Lord’s Supper? • Christ commands it. • Christ desired that it be continued. • It is a symbol. The wine and bread in a symbolic way represent and remind us of the body and blood of Christ. It ....... • reminds us of the death of Christ for us. • proclaims the Gospel. • points to the future. 10 TBC 101
Lord’s Supper Who Should Take the Lord’s Supper • Only those who have Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. • If you take the Lord’s Supper in an unworthy manner, you will be judged. 11 TBC 101
Lord’s Supper More Questions? 12 TBC 101
Lord’s Supper How Do I Prepare Myself for The Lord’s Supper • Self Examination. • By turning from and confessing our sins. • By restoring broken relationships. • By carefully considering what it all means. 13 TBC 101
Section 3: What is Trinity Bible Church All About Our Culture Our Mission Our Vision 14 TBC 101
Section 3: What is Trinity Bible Church All About Our Culture • A pattern of shared basic assumptions that the group learned as it solved its problems of external adaptation and internal integration, that has worked well enough to be considered valid and therefore, to be taught to new members as the correct way to perceive, think and feel in relation to those problems. • - Edgar Schein 15 TBC 101
Our Culture Three Levels of Culture • Visible Things • Values • View of Reality 16 TBC 101
Section 3: What is Trinity Bible Church All About Our Mission Trinity Bible Church exists to introduce people to Jesus Christ, develop them to mature in Him and equip them to serve Him, in order that they will enhance God’s reputation in the world. 17 TBC 101
Section 3: What is Trinity Bible Church All About Our Vision Trinity Bible Church will love the people of Osgoode, the surrounding communities and the rest of the world just like Jesus does. 18 TBC 101
Our Values: • Unity • People • Service • Discipleship • Excellence • Leadership • Prayer • God’s Word • Worship • Community (Internal Focus) • Outreach (External Focus) 19 TBC 101
Section 4: What Trinity Bible Church Believes What Guides Us • In essential beliefs we must have unity • In Non-Essential Beliefs we allow liberty • In All our beliefs we show charity(love) 20 TBC 101
Section 4: What Trinity Bible Church Believes 1. The Inspiration and Authority of the Scriptures 2. The Trinity of the Godhead 3. The Deity and Virgin Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ 4. The Personality, Deity and Present Mission of the Holy Spirit 5. The Fall of Humanity 6. The Total Depravity of Humans 7. Salvation by Grace Through Faith 21 TBC 101
Section 4: What Trinity Bible Church Believes 8. The Atonement of the Blood of Christ 9. Regeneration by the Holy Spirit 10. The Believer’s Eternal Security 11. Sanctification 12. The Baptism With the Holy Spirit 13. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit 14. The Unity of the True Church in the Mystical Body of Christ 22 TBC 101
Section 4: What Trinity Bible Church Believes 15. The Pre-Millennial Coming of our Lord 16. The Resurrection of the Body 17. The Eternal Blessedness of the Saved and the Eternal Punishment of the Lost 18. The Personality of Satan 19. Divine Healing of the Body 20. Baptism 21. The Lord’s Supper 23 TBC 101
Section 5: How Trinity Bible Church is Governed “The Board” The Board of Directors Guided by the Word of God Input from Congregation Congregation Church Governance God 24 TBC 101
Section 5: How Trinity Bible Church is Governed • Pastor { { • pastoral needs of the congregation • Elder • The Board of Directors • Overseer • Responsible for: • Spiritual leadership in: • decision-making • prayer • spiritual leadership • worship • managing affairs of church • ministry • counseling • discipleship • discipline • prayer Leadership Positions Governing Elder Elders Shepherding Elder 25 TBC 101
Section 5: How Trinity Bible Church is Governed • specific responsibilities • orderly management and operation of the church Leadership Positions Deacons (Deaconesses) • servant 26 TBC 101
Membership What We Ask of Those who Join Trinity Bible Church 1. That you have trusted Christ for salvation. 2. That you be a committed disciple of Christ. 3. That you participate in ministry, join a community group and actively seek teaching as it is offered.. 4. That you will be involved in worship. 5. That you are wholeheartedly committed to this church and evidence it by signing the membership commitment. 6. That you do what the Bible says that every Christian should do. 27 TBC 101
Conflict Resolution Conflict is a difference in opinion or purpose that frustrates someone’s goals or desires. • - Ken Sande ‘The Peacemaker’ 28 TBC 101
Conflict Resolution • Church ministry involves change - change produces conflict. • None of us is perfect Major Sources 29 TBC 101
Conflict Resolution Why Conflict Develops • Personality Differences • Differences in Ministry Approach • Power Struggles • Loss of Focus on the Purpose or Vision • Differences in Values • Theological Disagreements • Certain People Prone to Conflict Andrew Seidel, Charting a Bold Course 30 TBC 101
Conflict Resolution 31 TBC 101
Conflict Resolution At TBC our goal is to resolve conflict using peacemaking responses. 32 TBC 101
Conflict Resolution Step #1 A private contact will be made with the member. Step #2 If it cannot be resolved, a more public contact with the member is made where at least two other witnesses are present. Step #3 The matter will be brought before the church body as a whole and the member will be exhorted to seek to correct the problem. 33 TBC 101