Here is a quick recap of some of the things we talked about in our FIRST session:
1. Introduction of the staff at Real Life Church and their role:
Vince Daniel
Lead Pastor
Jennifer Daniel
Culture & Direction
Kirby Brown
Culture & Direction
Judi Meador
Executive Assistant
Tyler Gibbs
Location Support-Facilities
Aaron Dickinson
Location Pastor/YTH Pastor
Stephanie Hayden
Experience Team Diretctor
Kim Snow
Family Engagement Pastor
Josh Sloan
Location Support-Kids Ministry
2. we watched a video from pastor vince covering the following:
-Essentials (our focus areas)
*Meaningful Sunday experiences
*Spiritual development
*Changing our community
-The Real Life Way (our core values)
*We are never finished
*We are better together
*We refuse to be good
*We are generous
-Structure of the church.
-Pastor led.
-Executive team protected.
-Financially balanced.
-What it means to partner in ministry with Real Life Church.
At RLC we don't have church membership. You become a member of the body of Christ at the moment of your salvation. However, we do believe in partnership.
Commitments as a partner with RLC:
-Salvation and Baptism
-Worship Attendance
-Life Group Participation
-Serving
-Tithing
3) We discussed Salvation and Baptism
Salvation is God’s free gift to us, but we must accept it. We believe that the blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the sole basis for the forgiveness of sin. Therefore, God freely offers salvation to those who place their faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as sufficient payment for their sin. You can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith. Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6; 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1
Baptism is the outward expression of an inward faith. It is a public declaration of a changed life, a relationship with Jesus, and a desire to follow Him fully. You are "putting on the jersey" as part of God's team. We believe that the Biblical model of baptism is Baptism by immersion.
4) WE talked about our Discipleship Opportunities
-Life Groups
-Next Track Classes
-RightNow Media (You can sign-up for a free RightNow media account by CLICKING HERE)