SEEING BECOMING REALIZE YOUR POTENTIAL & BECOME A FULLY DEVOTED FOLLOWER OF CHRIST

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1 SEEING & BECOMING REALIZE YOUR POTENTIAL & BECOME A FULLY DEVOTED FOLLOWER OF CHRIST

2 WHAT DOES A FULLY DEVOTED

3 FOLLOWER OF CHRIST LOOK LIKE?

4 At Albuquerque s First Baptist Church, our vision is to develop people with a passion for God, a connection with people, and an impacting service. These three components serve as the foundation for a fully devoted follower of Christ. WHY BECOME A FULLY DEVOTED FOLLOWER? The transformation from a new believer to fully devoted follower requires discipline. We believe that the motivation for the journey comes from many sources, including love, obedience, and focus on heavenly rewards.

5 LOVE For Christ s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. 2 Corinthians 5:14 OBEDIENCE Jesus replied, If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and make our home with him. John 14:23 HEAVENLY REWARDS Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free. Ephesians 6:7-8

6 LEARNING GOD S WORD & UNDERSTANDING WHO GOD IS Learning God s Word is one of the first steps to becoming a fully devoted follower of Christ. As we read, study, and meditate on the Scripture, we begin to understand who God is and how much He loves His children. This brings about a hunger for His Word and compels us to follow Him in obedience, resulting in spiritual growth and transformation.

7 RESOURCES Albuquerque s First Baptist Church provides a number of Small Groups that vary in makeup. These groups meet both on and off campus throughout the week. The following list includes the name of the group s facilitator, study material, target audience, and room number. For the most current information on small groups, please visit our website and click on the InFellowship link. ON-CAMPUS LIFE GROUPS SUNDAYS 8:30 A.M. Nathan Bruch College & Young Career, Lifeway Room 106 Jim Roach Multi-generational, Romans & John Room 101 Joyce Brantley Women 60+, Lifeway Room 105 Frank Gilmer & Ed Perdue Men 60+, Lifeway Room 103 Susan Weathersby Women 60+, Lifeway Room 102 Keith Weathersby Co-ed 60+, Lifeway Room 104 Scan Code to connect with a group on-line

8 ON-CAMPUS LIFE GROUPS SUNDAYS 9:30 A.M. Danny Whatley & Steve Jordan Co-ed, John Room 104 Julia Lowe Women of All Ages, Missing Pieces Room 103 SUNDAYS 11:00 A.M. Ken Edwards Multi-generational, Biblical Doctrine Room 104 Jay Battle Co-ed, Young Adults, Lifeway Room 102 OFF-CAMPUS SMALL GROUPS Aaron & Lindsey Day Co-ed, Young Couples Tuesday Nights Dave & Mary Beth Hebert Co-ed, 50+, Mark Sunday Nights Jim & Robin Thomas Multi-generational, Revelation Friday Nights

9 FOCUS GROUPS Michael Cook Multi-generational, Joshua Wednesdays 6:15 p.m. Room 102 Becky Cook, COFFEE Women Sundays 5:30 p.m. Green Room *Begins September 15th Kristi Sullins, Women s Bible Study Women Mondays 10:00 a.m. Room 104 *Begins September 9th Shannon Gale, First Place 4 Health Women Mondays 6:00 p.m. Room 104 Kevin Linthicum & Nelson Franse, Discover First Multi-generational, New Members Sundays 11:00 a.m. Room 105 * info@fbcabq.com for dates We are adding new groups all year long. Please check our website for up-todate information on new and current groups.

10 FOUNDATIONS PRE-SCHOOL & CHILDREN Learning scripture at a young age gives our children a strong foundation as they grow and mature. Experiencing God s love through caring adults provides them a sense of understanding of who they are in the eyes of Christ. RESOURCES SUNDAY MORNINGS First Connection Preschool Ministry 8:30, 9:30, & 11:00 a.m. Kid Konnection Elementary School Ministry 8:30 & 9:30 a.m. The Loft Kid s Klub (K-6th Grade) Children s Worship 11:00 a.m. The Loft Wifi (5th & 6th Grade) Preteen Ministry 9:30 a.m. Room 101 Link Children s Music & Missions Wednesdays 6:15 p.m. The Loft AWANA Sunday s 5:30 p.m. The Loft

11 BUILDING BLOCKS STUDENTS Providing opportunities to grow in God s Word is an important part of our Student Ministry. Worship, Bible study, small groups, and special events all help students build on the foundation that has already been established. RESOURCES SUNDAYS 9:30 A.M. Bruce Gale Jr. High Boys Room 106 Shannon Gale Jr. High Girls Room 106 Jonathan Elms & Ryan Sill High School Boys Room 106 Katie Lynch & Jennifer Pate High School Girls Room 106 Follow Us on Twitter WEDNESDAYS 6:15 P.M. Paradigm Room 106 MONDAYS 6:00 P.M. Girl s Bible Study Room 106 Like Us on Facebook

12 PRACTICING SPIRITUAL DICIPLINES There are many types of spiritual disciplines. Prayer, confession, personal worship, and meditation are but a few. As a follower of Christ grows in their relationship with the Lord, the practice of these spiritual disciplines, and others, will help them become a more balanced and devoted disciple.

13 RESOURCES FOCUS GROUPS Prayer Gerry Wakeland Women Wednesdays 6:15 p.m. The Loft The Apprentice Series Michael Cook Co-Ed Sundays 5:30 p.m. Room 104 Men s Discipleship Breakfast Kevin Linthicum Men First Saturday of Every Month 9:00 a.m. The Rotunda Men s Bible Study Kevin Linthicum Men Wednesdays 6:15 p.m. Room 103 Scan Code to connect with a group on-line

14 MAKING DISCIPLES The Scripture is clear. It says to Go and make disciples. This command is not just for pastors and lay leaders; it is for each and everyone who calls Jesus Christ Lord. Sharing your faith with others, especially non-believers, can be intimidating but very rewarding. The first step is living a life of faith that others can see, a life that says, I m a fully devoted follower of Christ.

15 RESOURCES FOCUS GROUPS Demonstrating Faith Kevin Linthicum Learn to tell your story Learn how to use the Bible to share the Gospel Learn how to respond to questions Develop confidence in your ability to share the Gospel September ,10,17, and 24 October ,22,29, and November 5 January ,21,28, and February 4 March ,11,18, and 25

16 SERVING GOD Jesus came to serve rather than to be served. As we follow His example, we too should adopt the mindset of service. We are the hands and feet of Christ here on earth. God has given each one of His children spiritual gifts, which equip us to do the work He has planned for us. When we discover these gifts it becomes our desire to put them to use in building the Kingdom. Making a commitment to serve God is an important step in fulfilling our potential to become a fully devoted follower of Christ.

17 RESOURCES First Impressions Our First Impressions Team is responsible for making our visitors, guests, and members feel welcome and valued. Children & Preschool Ministry We have been given the privilege and the responsibility of teaching our children, infants through sixth grade, about Jesus. Each week we have the chance to demonstrate God s love through stories, songs, and service. For many families the volunteers in this ministry are the face of our church. Student Ministry Our student ministry seeks to honor God with their lives. They do this by living out the scripture Don t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 We need men and women who are willing to invest in the lives of our students and help us reach the leaders of tomorrow.

18 Common Grounds Cafe If you enjoy coffee, love helping people find resources to fit their needs, or simply want to be part of a welcoming environment, this is the place for you! Music Ministry The Music Ministry and Worship Team provides Spirit-led leadership in God-honoring corporate worship. If you love music and have a heart for worship we invite you to be part of our Music Ministry. Auditions are not required, just a desire for God to use you in a powerful way. Creative Arts In today s church, art and visual media serve as great tools to communicate the Gospel. Albuquerque s FBC needs dedicated men and women who enjoy using their creative gifts and would like to participate in the worship services through art and visual media. Missions & Outreach Albuquerque s First Baptist Church is committed to spreading the Gospel through our mission efforts around our city and the world.

19 SIGN-UP TODAY 1. Visit our website 2. Click on the Volunteer tab at the top of the site. 3. Click Apply Here and complete the online application. Scan Code to apply today!

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22 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES INFELLOWSHIP ONLINE ACCESS Connect with your small group on-line with our InFellowship Groups site. Simply visit our website, and click on the InFellowship box in the lower right corner. The InFellowship groups page lets you connect with your groups online. Search and find a new group to connect with, send s to the groups you are currently involved with, and stay connected with your friends.

23 CONNECT WITH US ON-LINE Visit Our Website Follow Us on Like Us on Facebook Albuquerque s First Baptist Church

24 4601 Paradise Blvd. NW Suite B Albuquerque, NM 87114