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The Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations
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What is a fruitful church?
The Bible has much to say about being "fruitful" as believers in Christ and as a church.
AS BELIEVERS, in addition to worshipping His Holy Father, it would seem clear that
Christ has much more in mind for us.
Christ promised us that if we believe in Him and trust in His Holy Spirit that we
will be filled with more love, patience, joy, peace, and kindness. What is inside
will be reflected outside as "fruits" of His Holy Spirit. "I am the vine; you are
the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from
me you can do nothing." (John 15:5)
AS A CHURCH, He called us to "go and make disciples". Churches in every community
fulfill this challenge by reaching out beyond their walls to show those who don't know
Christ what it means to be a Christian. Fruitfulness as a church means finding ways to
fulfill this mission in practical and effective ways in their communities.
Fruitful churches make a difference!
Join us in this mission! In the year ahead, College Church is blessed by being
one of a small group of churches in our area to be selected to begin a process of
becoming a more "fruitful" church. We see this as a challenge and a time of
transformation and renewal! We welcome and invite you to live a faith that "makes a difference"
through College Church!
To learn more about "The Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations" go to
www.fivepractices.org.
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