Spiritual developmentis a journey.
Everyone has a next step.
Only you can do your journey.
Frustration arisesif you stall.
A Church should help people take their next step.
To help as many people as possible take their next step toward Jesus Christ.
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said.
Matthew 4:19a
We will challenge you to take yournext step.
The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him;
Psalm 37:23
We believe people matter to God, so we want people to Know Jesus.
Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.
John 17:3
You must decideto enter the relationship with Jesus.
Our focus is a relationship with Jesus, not programs, preferences, or traditions.
You explore meaning/ You explore Jesus.
You decide.
You obey-Baptism.
You worship = Relationship deepens.
My next step:________________
We believe church is a place of grace, so we want to help people Know Community.
See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no
Hebrews 12:15
bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.
Hebrews 12:15
A new command I give you: Love one another.
John 13:34
As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
John 13:34
You need relationships of grace.
We love each otherand our leaders.
Pursue God asFriend - the 1
Be together in a LIFE Group – the 12
Be real in Friendships – the 3
Be church with Church Membership– the C
1 +12+3=C
My next step:________________
Why is it Alice Drive and not on Alice Drive?
We are Baptist in the best sense of the word:
We believe the Bible.
We believe we have direct access to God.
We areself-governed.
We cooperate with other churches.
Approximately 50% of the members of ADBC did not grow up “Baptist.”
What does it meanto be a church?
We are a place of grace.
What’s expectedof me?
I will follow Jesus.
I will attend.
I will get in aLIFE Group.
I will give:
Step in - Start
Step up –Tithe = 10%
Step out –over and above 10%
I will be responsible for myspiritual maturity.
I will serve.
We believe everyone needs to be like Jesus,so we want to help people Grow Character.
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you,
1 Peter 2:21
leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
1 Peter 2:21
I will pray.
I will study.
I will give.
I will fast.
Then, I will be transformed.
Attend the nextGROW Character Class
We believe everyone has a purpose, so we want to help youGo Share.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, plans to prosper you
Jeremiah 29:11
and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11
Share your story.
Share your resources.
Share yourspiritual gifts.
Attend the nextGO Share Class
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