IDENTITY
It identifies you as a genuine believer.
• Ephesians 2:19 “Now therefore you are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God;”
• Romans 12:5 “So we, being many members in one body, and all members have not the same office.”
• Romans 12:5 “So we, being many members in one body, and all members have not the same office.”
SPIRITUAL FAMILY
It provides a spiritual family to support and encourage you in your walk with Christ.
• Galatians 6:1-2 “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, you which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest you also be tempted. Bear you one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
• Hebrews 10:24-25 “And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as you see the day approaching.
• Hebrews 10:24-25 “And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as you see the day approaching.
DISCOVERY
It gives you a place to discover and use your gifts in ministry.
• I Corinthians 12:4-27 “Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which works all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal…”
SPIRITUAL PROTECTION
It places you under the spiritual protection of godly leaders.
• Hebrews 13:17 “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.”
• Acts 20:28-29 “Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood. For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.”
• Acts 20:28-29 “Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood. For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.”
ACCOUNTABILITY
It places you alone side spiritual leaders that offer protection as well as direction in fulfilling God's calling for your life.
• Ephesians 5:21 “Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.”
†Additional Benefits
Worship
Worship helps you to focus on God. It prepares you spiritually and emotionally for the week ahead.
Fellowship
Fellowship helps you face life’s problems by providing the support and encouragement of other Christians.
Discipleship
Discipleship helps you fortify your faith by learning the truth of God’s Word and applying biblical principles to your lifestyle.
Ministry
Ministry helps you find and develop your talents and use them in serving others.
Evangelism
Evangelism helps you fulfill your mission of reaching your friends and family for Christ.