Authentic Followers of Christ

Our Purpose – Living out the Reality of Christ in Me

GAL. 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Our Goal – Connecting with our Communities as the Sent Ones

Church Family – Emphasis: Life Groups / Hospitality / Accountability / Mentoring & Partnering.

Local Community – Emphasis: Building Relationships / “Connect” Groups /

Community Based Ministry.

Overseas Focus – Emphasis: Hands-on, practical support and involvement.

Our Strategy – Christ at Work In Us and Through Us.

Christ at work in us – Having the mind of Christ = Authentic Lifestyle

 

                    Superficial                                                Authentic

(lacking depth: apparent but not real)          (genuine, reliable, trustworthy)

                       Image                                                     Integrity

                       Style                                                     Substance

                    Charisma                                                 Character

                      Flashy                                                         Fruit

Christ at work through us: Expressing the Life of Christ = Authentic Outreach

 

                   Superficial                                                Authentic

(lacking depth: apparent but not real)         (genuine, reliable,trustworthy)                                                                 

              Program Dependent                                   People Directed

                Rules Emphasis                                  Relationship Emphasis

             Conquest Motivation                                 Concern Motivation

                  Self-Centred                                              Spirit-Centred