Goals of message today Communicate vision of Grace Gathering:  Compelling  Jesus-Centered  Succinct  Memorable.

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Goals of message today Communicate vision of Grace Gathering:  Compelling  Jesus-Centered  Succinct  Memorable

What was the mission of Jesus?  Restoring what was lost from God’s original plan  Pointing people to the future of new heaven and earth In other words, “Bringing God’s kingdom to earth today”

Grace Gathering Vision Bringing God’s Kingdom to earth today

Answer the following questions  What is the vision of Grace?  What is the strategy of Grace?  How does this relate to you?

Grace Gathering Strategy for accomplishing the mission Train people to live (character) and lead (Skill) like Jesus

Grace Gathering Vision and Strategy Bringing God’s kingdom to earth today by discipling people to live and lead like Jesus