Who Are We?

Brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather to explore the heart of Reliant Ministries—our mission, vision, and goals as a community of believers. As we delve into the scriptures, we are reminded of our divine calling to make disciples of all nations, teaching them to observe the commands of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our mission is clear: to produce Jesus followers of faith that expand God's kingdom, transforming lives and generations through the power of the gospel. Let us open our hearts to the Word of God and commit ourselves to living out this mission with passion and purpose.

Our God-Given Mission

“Producing Jesus followers of faith that expand God’s kingdom.” Matt 28:19-20

Matthew 28:19–20 ESV

19 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, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Producing

We submit ourselves to the Holy Spirit as agents of change.

John 15:5 ESV

5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

John 15:8 ESV

8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.

We produce Jesus followers of faith through life-on-life transformation.

2 Timothy 2:2 ESV

2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.

We teach the commands of Christ through our discipleship path.

Matthew 28:20 ESV

20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Matthew 22:36–40 ESV

36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” 37 And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. 40 On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.”

Expanding

Expanding is the multiplication and increase of God’s kingdom and glory.

Matthew 13:31–32 ESV

31 He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field. 32 It is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is larger than all the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.”

Acts 1:8 ESV

8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

Our God-Given Vision

“Seeing generations transformed though the power of the gospel.”

Romans 12:1–2 ESV

1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Generational Transformation

When the gospel is applied to the whole family, the Spirit's power changes the family's course. We seek to teach the entire family the way of Jesus by establishing biblical roles in the home and role models to follow for generations to come.

We will accomplish this vision through relational evangelism and personal discipleship as we share our faith and story with those in our sphere of influence.

Relational Reconciliation

Reliant's core values reflect the heart and DNA of every member as we seek to flesh out the church's mission and vision statement. Every member Is committed to exposing our families and community to the transforming power of the Word of God. As people are reconciled to God, His glory and kingdom are expanded worldwide.

Acts 16:27–30 ESV

27 When the jailer woke and saw that the prison doors were open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped. 28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here.” 29 And the jailer called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas. 30 Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

Acts 16:31–33 ESV

31 And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” 32 And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. 33 And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds; and he was baptized at once, he and all his family.

Our Core Values

Bible Believers: Submitting to the authority of the Bible for all life and practice.

Disciple Makers: Investing the gospel in faithful men and women who will invest in others.

God pleasures: Living by faith in God as we join Him in His work.

Community Engagers: Serving our community with the Love of Christ.

Kingdom Builders: Advancing Christ’s kingdom and glory until his return.

Things to Consider:

Reflect on the ways you are actively participating in the mission of making disciples.

How can you further invest in the spiritual growth of others?

Consider how you can embody our vision of generational transformation by sharing your faith and story with your family and community.

Ponder the core values of Reliant Ministries and evaluate how these principles are reflected in your daily life and interactions with others.

R-Group Questions:

In what ways can we as a group support each other in fulfilling the mission of producing Jesus followers of faith?

How can we practically apply the vision of generational transformation in our families and communities?

What steps can we take to ensure that our lives reflect the core values of Bible Believers, Disciple Makers, God Pleasers, Community Engagers, and Kingdom Builders?