The JIBC Plan for 2010
December 30, 2009 by WebPastor
Filed under Weekly Words
Dear friends,
Some of you may be wondering if JIBC has a “plan” for 2010. The answer is yes! It is the same plan we have had for many years now. We will strive with all our might to “glorify God upwardly through worship, inwardly through discipleship, and outwardly through evangelism.” Worship. Discipleship. Evangelism. That is the plan.
With the Lord’s help we will bring Him glory with genuine, authentic worship each Sunday morning. This worship will be characterized by God honoring variety in style and presentation. It will also be anchored in the simplicity of biblical worship such as: singing, praying, giving, preaching, the Lord’s Supper, and baptism.
With the Lord’s help we will bring Him glory with relational, biblical discipleship. This discipleship will be gospel-driven with a desire for people to love God more deeply by seeing Him more clearly in the scripture and experiencing a relationship with Him in their lives. Opportunities for discipleship will include: sermons, Sunday school classes for all ages, a variety of Bible studies, and courses at the Reformed Baptist Institute.
With the Lord’s help we will bring Him glory with bold, purposeful evangelism. This evangelism will be centered on the biblical truth that a relationship with Jesus Christ is the only way to be saved, to have a right relationship with God, and to inherit eternal life. We will proclaim this message in all our preaching and teaching, we will continue our support of missions and evangelistic outreach in our city and country, and we will strive to create opportunities for each member of JIBC to share the good news of Christ with others.
Friends, please pray for JIBC as we seek to do these things. Let’s beg God to bless our efforts. Also, make sure that you are involved in each area of the plan. Come to worship, get involved in discipleship, and be on the lookout for evangelistic opportunities. May the Lord bless the church for the glory of His great Name!
Your servant,
Stephen
Rev. Stephen St. John
Pastor/Elder