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Discover how local churches can fulfill the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for global transformation. Explore the core processes for carrying out this mission using Luke 4:16-21 as a guide. Reflect on experiencing hope, discipleship formation, and offering hope in your context. Take steps towards actively living out your faith.
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SESSION 3 How Do We Cultivate Vital Congregations? Live the Fruit of the Spirit Cultivating and Nurturing Congregations
The Mission The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Local churches provide the most significant arena through which disciple-making occurs. (¶120, The Book of Discipline, 2012)
Disciple A Grace-filled Christ follower who puts faith into action
Vital Congregation A local church fulfilling the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by engaging the core process for carrying out the mission.
Luke 4:16-21 How do we get there?
Luke 4:16-21 What does the scripture bring to light?
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How have you experienced HOPE? • How are you continuing to be formed as a disciple of Jesus? • How can your congregation offer HOPE in your context? • How do we know we are offering HOPE?
What are you going to do about what you have heard? • What steps or actions will your congregation take?