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A Brief History ofGeist Christian Church:

Part 1

Early worship serviceEagles Nest club house–1985

“A community of growing Christianswho see their spiritual life

fully integrated into their daily living.”

Sermons for Daily Living

Worship:The Center ofCongregational Life

The 2-Hour Sunday School

Junior HighJunior HighFellowshipFellowship

Chi RhoChi Rho

ALTARedALTARedWorshipWorship

FaithQuest

Pastor’s Classfor 5th Graders

Adult Classes

Small GroupsPurposes:• Study• Fellowship• Service

Prayer Breakfast Groups

• North Campus (Mondays)

• South Campus Men’s (Wednesdays)

• South Campus Women’s (Thursdays)

{Photo: Prayer Breakfast}

Education forMinistry

1985–88:

No Elders or Deacons

1989–92:

Elders asShepherds

1993–Present:

Elders ServeAccording toTheir Gifts

• Pastoral Care

• Intercessory Prayer

• Welcoming

• Teaching & Spirituality

Deacons: Serving Physical Needs

Stephens Ministry

What SpiritualChallenges

for theFuture?

• Community

Our GreatestChallenges

• Community

• New Preacher

Our GreatestChallenges

• Community

• New Preacher

• Finances

Our GreatestChallenges

• Community

• New Preacher

• Finances

• Outreach

Our GreatestChallenges