Introduction

Goals of this study:

1. Help you make a smooth transition
2. Help you become apart of our spiritual family

• by communicating our values and culture
• learning from you as well

Before we add anyone, we like to go over our core values and beliefs on conversions

• So it is a mutually beneficial fit
• Expectations of our family
• Explore conversion story

General background story exchange

Acts 2:36-48 (Conversion and church membership)

• Go through the scripture and hit the core values (one another relationships)
• Helping other people
• Taking care of people in need
• Our family
  -Giving regular offering
  -Small groups (give details)
  -One-another relationships (explain)
  -Seeking the kingdom first (our priorities)

Conversion

Acts 2:38
Romans 6

Discipling (One-Another)
We are helping each other thrive

Homework
Go over Matthew 22 study (below)
Set a time to meet again
If all goes well, then discuss details of placing membership

• Breeze, etc.

Matthew 22:34-40

I. Devotion to a personal relationship with God

• Consistent Bible study and prayer (1 Corinthians 12:21)
  -A high view of scripture (2 Timothy 3:16-17
  -We confront cultural issues with both love, respect and reliance on God’s word as the truth and judge for our lives (John 12:28)
  – Commitment to confront, deal and repent of sin (2 Corinthians 7:8-11)
  – Commitment to a biblical standard of personal righteousness (1 Corinthians 5:9-13)

II. Devotion to the fellowship

• Commitment to the body (1 Corinthians 12:21)
• Regular and consistent attendance (Hebrews 10:25)
• Actively engaged in one another relationships (Hebrews 3:12-13, 10:24)

III. Commitment to the work of the church

• Willingness to serve in a ministry of the church. (1 Corinthians12:12-25)
• Volunteering in the children’s ministry, ushering, set up, etc. (Galatians 5:13)
• Willing to use my gifts and skills to help build up the church. (1 Peter 4:10)
• Commitment to financially support the work of the church. (1
• Corinthians 16:1-2, 2 Co. 8-9)
• Commitment to support and respect church leadership. ( Hebrews13: 7, 17)

IV. A heart for the lost (Luke 19:10)

• A willingness to actively share my faith.
• A willingness to study the Bible with people. (1 Thessalonians 2:8)