Monday, November 23, 2009

UNashamed Preview

Last Tuesday night, we defined the identity of the church and its three-fold purpose. The church of God is comprised of the Redeemed who have held fast to the covenant of the Lord and looked to salvation in the promised work of Messiah, Jesus, on the cross. The atoning death and resurrection of Jesus sanctifies the believer, giving them a new identity and purpose, and joining them with their fellow saints as ministers of the covenant. Evangelism, worship, and spiritual maturity now become a way of life for God's chosen people. In short, the church is the fulfillment of Old Testament Israel, and its people are the ministering priests. (I Peter 2:5,9)

This week we will look at the specific role of the minister. With ministry existing in so many different forms and fashions, and each person's personality and gifts varying in so many different ways, how are we to know if the mission of God is being advanced? Are all called to be vocational pastors and ministers? Are all to expect the same empowerment of the Holy Spirit for witnessing, and in what form? What does the bible say about church leadership and governance?

Join us this week as we discuss these and other cruicial issues regarding the ministry of the Church. UNashamed starts at 8pm, Tuesday nights.

UNashamed: Bible Doctrines Class
Tuesday Nights @ 8pm
FHCC Campus (6708 Ingram St)
www.fhcchurch.com