What is the big deal about membership? Personally committing to church membership will help you grow spiritually. God did not design us to grow in isolation. Being on a spiritual island is lonely. The church is a community of imperfect people serving a perfect Savior together. We commit together to follow Him.The real reason you join a church is simple. Jesus is there. When church members fulfill their 7 basic responsibilities the presence of Christ through the Holy Spirit becomes self-evident.Every Christ follower is meant to be connected to the church. You are not here by accident. God has a plan for you, and that plan includes being a faithful and active part of a local church. Church membership includes seven basics of belonging.1. Worship: Saying “yes” to God2. Grow: Making disciples who make disciples3. Serve: Reaching outward beyond yourself4. Give: Honoring God with your offering5. Pray: Prioritizing God’s will through prayer6. Seek unity: Keeping the main thing the main thing7. Sacrifice: Putting others before yourselfEmbrace the seven basics of belonging and serve God more through the church. You need your church, and your church needs you. The church is not a destination point for crowds. The church is a vehicle designed by God to reach the neighborhoods and the nations. Welcome to your church. God is here. You belong here.
✔ Author(s): Sam Rainer
✔ Title: 7 Basics of Belonging: The Meaning of Church Membership
✔ Rating : 4.6 out of 5 base on (52 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 0578853434
✔ ISBN-13: 9780578853437
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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I loved the powerful messages hidden within the story. The book tackled important social issues and made me ponder the world we live in. It's a must-read for everyone.
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