Renewing Our Mission. Matthew 28:18-20

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3 Jesus envisioned the transformation of the world through a subversive movement called discipleship.

4 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. ()

5 Distinctives of Discipleship And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. ()

6 Distinctives of Discipleship And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. () Intentional

7 Distinctives of Discipleship And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. () Relational

8 Distinctives of Discipleship And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. () Continual

9 Distinctives of Discipleship And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. () Global

10 Distinctives of Discipleship And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. () Personal

11 Change is coming!

12 Change is coming! Over the next 3 years we will be moving to a discipleship group/small group foundation as the primary equipping and community arm of BridgePoint.

13 Change is coming! Over the next 3 years we will be moving to a discipleship group/small group foundation as the primary equipping and community arm of BridgePoint. Be more intentional and in making disciples

14 Change is coming! Over the next 3 years we will be moving to a discipleship group/small group foundation as the primary equipping and community arm of BridgePoint. Be more intentional and in making disciples Provide more personal leadership and care

15 Change is coming! Over the next 3 years we will be moving to a discipleship group/small group foundation as the primary equipping and community arm of BridgePoint. Be more intentional and in making disciples Provide more personal leadership and care Allow for more effective identification of each person s spiritual gifts and shepherding them toward using their giftedness in the advance of Christ s work in this world

16 Change is coming! Over the next 3 years we will be moving to a discipleship group/small group foundation as the primary equipping and community arm of BridgePoint. Provide quicker access to vibrant community

17 Change is coming! Over the next 3 years we will be moving to a discipleship group/small group foundation as the primary equipping and community arm of BridgePoint. Provide quicker access to vibrant community T.E.A.M.

18 Change is coming! Over the next 3 years we will be moving to a discipleship group/small group foundation as the primary equipping and community arm of BridgePoint. Provide quicker access to vibrant community T.E.A.M. Teaching Equipping Accountability Modeling Mobilization

19 Change is coming! Over the next 3 years we will be moving to a discipleship group/small group foundation as the primary equipping and community arm of BridgePoint. Provide quicker access to vibrant community More effective assimilation of new-comers

20 How will it work?

21 How will it work? 2 types of groups:

22 How will it work? 2 types of groups: D- Groups (foundational discipleship curriculum Year One)

23 How will it work? 2 types of groups: D- Groups (foundational discipleship curriculum Year One) Community Groups (various topics/discipleship focused Year 2 and beyond)

24 How will it work? This year will be our pilot program

25 How will it work? This year will be our pilot program Going to launch 5-10 D-Groups this fall

26 How will it work? This year will be our pilot program Going to launch 5-10 D-Groups this fall Going to launch several more in January

27 How do we respond?

28 How do we respond? Ch-ch-ch-change??? - Some of you are nervous

29 How do we respond? Ch-ch-ch-change??? - Some of you are nervous BAM! Some of you are fired up.

30 How do we respond? Ch-ch-ch-change??? - Some of you are nervous BAM! Some of you are fired up. Next Step: Ushers will have D-Group interest cards as you leave. If you are interested, fill one out, hand to an usher, staff member, or welcome counter.

31 Jesus envisioned the transformation of the world through a subversive movement called discipleship.

32 Jesus envisioned the transformation of the world through a subversive movement called discipleship. We want to join in His vision!

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