How Do We Cultivate Vital Congregations? Live the Fruit of the Spirit

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How Do We Cultivate Vital Congregations? Live the Fruit of the Spirit SESSION 3 How Do We Cultivate Vital Congregations? Live the Fruit of the Spirit Cultivating and Nurturing Congregations Leading Discipleship, Engaging the Turnaround Church Movement

(¶120, The Book of Discipline, 2012) The Mission The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Local churches provide the most significant arena through which disciple-making occurs. (¶120, The Book of Discipline, 2012)

A Grace-filled Christ follower who puts faith into action Disciple A Grace-filled Christ follower who puts faith into action

Vital Congregation A local church fulfilling the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by engaging the core process for carrying out the mission.

Luke 4:16-21 How do we get there?

What does the scripture bring to light? Luke 4:16-21 What does the scripture bring to light?

Note: The video embedded here has been transferred to the Wisconsin Conference YouTube Channel. View the video here!

How have you experienced HOPE? How are you continuing to be formed as a disciple of Jesus? How can your congregation offer HOPE in your context? How do we know we are offering HOPE?

What are you going to do about what you have heard? What steps or actions will your congregation take?