📖 Hebrews 10:24-25 – "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another."
Instruction: Teach & Learn
Growing Through Biblical Instruction
The Bible is essential for spiritual maturity. We seek to equip believers with a firm foundation in God’s Word. As we learn and apply Scripture, we grow in wisdom, faith, and obedience, strengthening both our personal walk and the church as a whole.
- Expository Preaching – Grounding believers in Scripture.
- Catechism & Doctrine – Learning foundational confessions.
- Family Worship Guidance – Equipping homes to be centers of discipleship.
- Biblical Counseling Training – Applying Scripture to a wide range of daily challenges.
- Membership & Discipleship Classes – Applying Scripture to church life and personal walk.
📖 Proverbs 4:13 – "Take hold of instruction; do not let go. Guard her, for she is your life."
Training: Show & Observe
Learning by Watching & Doing
Discipleship involves walking like Jesus. By learning from faithful examples and engaging in real-life ministry, we grow in wisdom and maturity. As we watch, listen, and apply, we are equipped to follow Christ and disciple others in the body of Christ.
- Discipleship – Mentorship for personal growth.
- Shepherding Home Visits – Caring for members through spiritual guidance.
- Repentance & Restoration – Encouraging accountability and restoration.
- Evangelism & Outreach Training – Equipping saints for gospel-centric outreach.
- Ministry Apprenticeship – Providing skills and training for ministry.
📖 1 Corinthians 11:1 – "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ."
Ministry: Life & Practice
Serving the Church & Community
Faith comes alive through serving. As we put our faith into action, we reflect Christ’s love to the church and the world. Every believer has a role in building up the body, using their gifts to serve others and glorify God in daily life.
- Serving the Body – Using spiritual gifts for the church.
- Hospitality & Fellowship – Encouraging deep relationships.
- Prayer Gatherings – Growing in dependence on God.
- Outreach & Evangelism – Equipping members to share the Gospel.
- Mercy Ministry – Caring for those in need.
📖 1 Peter 4:10 – "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace."
📖 Colossians 3:16 – "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom."
- Pray and seek the Lord’s direction to grow.
- Watch for Announcements, Sermons, and Sunday schools that prepare us to grow in Christ.
- Plan on attending a class and other Shepherding forums.
- Join a home group.
- Serve in hospitality, teaching, outreach, or mercy ministries as you become familiar with the venues available at BBC.
📖 1 Peter 4:10 – "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace."
