As We Go...

Matthew 28:16–20 ESV

Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Introduction:

7 - 10 We envision in 7 years that South Blendon will be known as a people grounded in the truth of God's Word. All ages will be excited to come together around vibrant times of intentional and purposeful study of the Bible, powerful prayer, and worship. As a result, people will be energized by the presence of the Holy Spirit and their relationship with Jesus. We will be joyously eager to do what Jesus is instructing to the degree that it has become unthinkable that we would not be in the neighborhoods around South Blendon blessing families with the same power from Jesus that has transformed our lives. Neighborhood families are stronger because of it and learning about their God-Given potential.

11 - Spiritual Formation leading to Community Transformation

As We Go… - The Command is to make Disciples, Jesus assumes they are going.

12 - We Make Disciples.

What is a Disciples? - An Apprentice or Learner of Jesus. They are learning how to be and Do Like Jesus.

13 - RELATIONAL DISCIPLESHIP: In the next 3 years, our church will be marked by people growing together by living God's Word through a variety of “life together” experiences. People will connect and grow through shared interests, apprenticing, and deepening relationships.

14 - LIVING LANGUAGE: In the next 3 years, we will introduce and solidify a consistent “up-in-out” vocabulary in our pursuit of deeper discipleship and overall vision attainment at South Blendon.

Lori Testimony

15 - Mike Breen - If you Build the Church, You rarely get disciples, but if you Make Disciples, you will always get the Church

16 - Progression of Discipleship for our Youth.

1. Who should make disciples? Often, many people think that they aren’t ready to make disciples. There are many excuses: “I haven’t been a Christian long enough; I don’t have my act together; people won’t listen to me.” But when Jesus called His first disciples, He also called them to be disciple-makers. From the beginning, we are called to be people who disciple others.

Of All Nations

17 - We Transform the Community.

1. Often, when we see the words “all nations” in this passage, we can be tempted to think one of two things. 1. We are only called to make disciples abroad; 2. We are only called to evangelize to our friends and family. The truth is, we must have a hand in both!

As We Go...

18 - KNOW OUR NEIGHBORS: In the next 3 years, we will be confident in the knowledge of who our neighbors are and what they need. This knowledge will position us to serve our neighbors in a way that meets them where they are at.

19 - Torres Testimony - Missional Community

How are we able to do all this?

20 - We Are Given Christ’s Authority and Power.

Authority - Permission to Do - Police Officer Directing Traffic.

Power - Ability to do - The Holy Spirit.

Leadership Structure Changes

Leadership Development Empowering us.

21 - MULTIPLY LEADERS: In the next 3 years, we will restructure leadership in order to optimally steward the vision. Leaders will be equipped to lead the vision, and focused on advancing the vision, that God has led us to pursue.

22 - Take an additional 15 people through Kingdom Ambassadors by June 2025.

Top Ten Reasons to focus on Inter generational Disciple-Making that makes disciples...

Conclusion:

How are we Doing? - Are you ready to embrace this Vision?