As a church, it's essential for us to move together toward the mission & vision Jesus has given us! Rooted in grace and running after glory, we're praying that He works through us (collectively and individually) to help suffering sinners find gospel rest.
In Ephesians 4:11-16, Paul tells us that Jesus "gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love."
In Ephesians 4:11-16, Paul tells us that Jesus "gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love."
One thing this means is that Jesus gives the church pastors and teachers, calling the church to follow in unity for the advance of the kingdom of Jesus and the building up of His body as a whole.
However, this also means that those same pastors and teachers are called to equip and send the saints out into the world to do the work of the ministry that Jesus has for them. And as each member of the church pursues the mission of Jesus in their personal lives, it is the privilege and responsibility of their pastors to support, encourage, pray for and resource them to do this as effectively as possible.
Therefore, once a year the pastors of Grace Point meet with each Covenant Member (or Member couple) to help them create and pursue their own personalized plan for growth in knowing, loving & following Jesus by His grace. Following the template below, we will ask questions to know how we can encourage, equip, pray for and challenge our Covenant Members so that real life change will be the primary and intentional pursuit for each of us (and all of us together.)
However, this also means that those same pastors and teachers are called to equip and send the saints out into the world to do the work of the ministry that Jesus has for them. And as each member of the church pursues the mission of Jesus in their personal lives, it is the privilege and responsibility of their pastors to support, encourage, pray for and resource them to do this as effectively as possible.
Therefore, once a year the pastors of Grace Point meet with each Covenant Member (or Member couple) to help them create and pursue their own personalized plan for growth in knowing, loving & following Jesus by His grace. Following the template below, we will ask questions to know how we can encourage, equip, pray for and challenge our Covenant Members so that real life change will be the primary and intentional pursuit for each of us (and all of us together.)
EVALUATION QUESTIONS
Looking back at last year, on a scale from 1-10 (with 10 being the best):
WORSHIP | How satisfied are you with your pursuit of Jesus?
COMMUNITY | How satisfied are you with your pursuit of intentionally gospel-centered relationships within Grace Point?
MISSION | How satisfied are you with your pursuit of intentionally gospel-centered relationships with friends who don't yet know Jesus?
Looking forward to next year, what growth are you praying for & pursuing in any (or all) of the following areas:
Relationship with Jesus?
Personal Character?
Family/Home Dynamics?
Church Involvement?
Missional Engagement (where you live, work & play)?
As you grow to know, love & follow Jesus by His grace:
What could help you (Tools, Resources, Etc...)?
Who can help you (CG Members, Family, Pastors, Etc...)?
How does God's word encourage you?
Looking back at last year, on a scale from 1-10 (with 10 being the best):
WORSHIP | How satisfied are you with your pursuit of Jesus?
COMMUNITY | How satisfied are you with your pursuit of intentionally gospel-centered relationships within Grace Point?
MISSION | How satisfied are you with your pursuit of intentionally gospel-centered relationships with friends who don't yet know Jesus?
Looking forward to next year, what growth are you praying for & pursuing in any (or all) of the following areas:
Relationship with Jesus?
Personal Character?
Family/Home Dynamics?
Church Involvement?
Missional Engagement (where you live, work & play)?
As you grow to know, love & follow Jesus by His grace:
What could help you (Tools, Resources, Etc...)?
Who can help you (CG Members, Family, Pastors, Etc...)?
How does God's word encourage you?