Church Life

Biblical Basis: Hebrews 10:25

• Three Images of the Church - A Biblical Basis for Church Life by Rick Spencer

• Church As Body, Bride, & Building Presentation by Rick Spencer

Pacesetter: Engaging in the life of Associations, Churches, Pastors, Staff on a consistent, monthly basis. Minimum of 2 face to face visits and 3 other contacts not including luncheon servers. The local church is key to every believer’s growth. Navigating church-life in a Baptist context is especially essential to our personal growth and example to students. Also, the relationship with the Association of Baptist churches supporting the ministry is critical in order to continue the ministry on campus. 

Spiritual Focus: Require student leaders in the active participation with a local church, with strong emphasis on Baptist Churches.

Equipping: Assist churches to engage the college campus.

Incarnational: Participate in the life of your local church with family and/or friends serving as their missionary to the campus.

1. Visit two churches and/or pastors and staff in the local Baptist Association per month. Here's the BGCT's church search tool for help finding contact information.

2. Visit personally with the Director of Missions (DOM) at least once per semester for fellowship and updates. Here's a list of Associations.

3. Join a local Baptist church within 3 months of starting.

4. Develop a Local Advisory Group of 6-8 to meet two to four times a year.

5. Communicate your expectation to Leadership Team members that they be involved in a local church, particularly a Baptist church.

6. Attend all Executive Board Meetings and Pastors Lunches.

7. Write an article in your monthly Associational newsletter as allowed.

8. Read How to Teach and Encourage Your Students to Join a Local Church by Brenda Sanders (adapted from Rick Warren’s emphasis on the church in The Purpose Driven Life).

9. Read Lost and Found: The Younger Unchurched and the Churches that Reach Them by Ed Stetzer, Richie Stanley & Jason Hayes.Schedule all Local Advisory Group meetings for the entire year, visiting with the Chairman during first month. (Year 2)