Growth Studies
People long for a sense of community-they want to belong. This desire to
belong is often
part of their journey to believe. Along the journey, those who don't
have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ see His love in our lives as we
build authentic relationships with them. Through friendship, we give them a way
to belong even
before they believe and come to a saving knowledge of Christ.
Our hearts break for the millions of people who have never heard the Gospel-and
rightly so. But, do we experience the same heartbreak for those around us who
have never had a Christian want to be their friend? At the heart of
Belong Evangelism
is the need to develop authentic relationships with our Neighbors-special people
who deserve special recognition.
Inviting our Neighbors into real friendship speaks as much about our intentions
as it does their worth. Cultivating friendship indicates we are willing to take
time and make time for them. Jesus led by example in the area of friendship.
Jesus made friends. Indeed, He called us friends. We will help others know they
belong when we follow in Jesus' footsteps:
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B egin Relationships
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E ngage Outsiders
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L ove Our Neighbors
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O ffer Mercy
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N otice People
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G o Out
get belong!
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What Leaders Are Saying
About Belong!
I LOVE this study. I feel that it is well thought out and that it teaches in a
real and practical way how the scriptures tell us that we are to be "LIVING".
Diana ~ Womens' Ministry Director
We were re-energized to open our eyes to opportunities to befriend nonbelievers.
Fran ~ Stonecroft volunteer
I have enjoyed "Belong." It is a study that is greatly needed in the Christian
World on how to obey the "Great Commission"…not just donate to missionaries; but
we need to be a living, breathing, walking missionary to those around
us…ourselves! It will be very beneficial to those who spend time studying
"Belong."
The Journey Warm Up, Snapshots, Roadblocks, Building Bridges and Scenic Overlook
were great! Shirley ~ Stonecroft volunteer