We Are Disciples
Who Make Disciples
Our Message: Jesus Is Lord and Saviour
God created humanity for perfect peace with Him, ourselves, and others (Genesis 1:26–31). Adam and Eve sinned by believing the lie that they could find true peace in something other than God (Genesis 3). In believing that lie and disobeying God, that peace was broken and brought judgement and banishment from God’s presence (Genesis 3:22–24; Romans 5:12; Isaiah 59:2).
In love, God the Father sent His one and only Son Jesus Christ—fully God and fully human—to live the life that we were made to but could never do. He loved and obeyed His Father every moment of His life and perfectly loved those around Him. Then, for no sins of his own but for yours and mine, was betrayed, crucified and died on the cross. But on the third day He rose to life in power pronouncing His victory over sin and death (1 Corinthians 15:3–4; 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 3:16, Romans 1:16-17).
When we repent of our sins and place our faith in Jesus Christ confessing “Jesus is Lord,” we are saved from the penalty of sin and restored to life with God (Acts 2:38; Romans 10:9–10).
Faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior does not result in mere belief but leads to a life of obedience and transformation as we listen to Jesus’ Word and obey it (Matthew 7:24-25; Luke 9:23).
Our Mission: Disciples Making Disciples
Jesus calls us to follow Him and help others follow Him: “Go and make disciples of all nations…” (Matthew 28:18–20). We share His message and walk together in obedience, growing in Christlike character through prayer, Scripture, and community (John 15:1–8; Galatians 5:25). This means that we are participating in others discipleship as we follow Jesus our Lord.
Our Vision: United in Christ Through Our Diverse Gifting
God invites each of us to participate in His mission by using the unique spiritual gifts He has given. Scripture teaches that the Holy Spirit equips the Church with a variety of gifts, distributed to each believer as Christ chooses. When we serve one another in love, humility, and mutual submission, God strengthens His Church and helps us grow together toward spiritual maturity (1 Corinthians 13; Ephesians 4:13).
How We Live This Out
Abide: Stay rooted in Jesus through prayer and spiritual practices (John 15:1–8; Galatians 5:25).
Deny: Surrender our will and obey His Word (Luke 9:23).
Serve: Use our gifts to share His message and love others (1 Peter 4:10).
Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
John 15:4
The Heart of Discipleship - Part One
The Heart of Discipleship - Part Two
The Heart of Discipleship - Part Three
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