Joining The Team Class 101

We're glad you've chosen to find out more about Abiding Word! This class is the basic introduction to our church family. Since we have people from many different church backgrounds, this class gives you the opportunity to find out more about Abiding Word. It is the basic introduction.

Joining the team is taught by our Senior Pastor who has served at Abiding Word since may of 1986.

SESSION ONE: Our Salvation
"For now we are all children of God through faith in Jesus Christ, and we who have been baptized into union with Christ are enveloped by Him. We are no longer Jews or Gentiles, or slaves or free men, or even merely men or women, but we are all the same - we are Christians; we are one in Jesus Christ." Galatians 3:26 - 28 (LB)

You'll Learn:
What it means to be a Christian
The symbols of salvation: Baptism & Communion

SESSION TWO: Our Statements
"Let there be real harmony among you so there won't be any split in the church. I plead with you to be of one mind, united in thought and purpose." 1 Corinthians 1:10 (LB)

You'll Learn:
Our Purpose
Our Faith Statement
Our Lifestyle Statement

SESSION THREE: Our Strategy
Paul " I have been all things to all sorts of people that by every possible means I might win some to God. I do all of this for the sake of the Good News." 1 Corinthians 9:22 - 23(Ph)

You'll Learn:
The Story of Abiding Word's Beginning
Who we are trying to reach (target)
Rings of Fire (aka Circles of commitment)
The Abiding Word strategy

SESSION FOUR: Our Structure
"For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace.. Everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way." 1 Corinthians 14:33 - 40

You'll Learn:
How our church is structured.
Our Association.
What it means to be a TEAM MEMBER.
What Now? The C.L.A.S.S. program.