The Functions of TEBC

Discipleship

...is a commitment to developing the habits necessary for spiritual growth!

 

...the measure of discipleship is how much a believer is like Jesus!

 

...transformed believers seize God-given opportunities to make a difference in the world!

 

 

Evangelism

...is a commitment to share the Good News with others!

 

...when we share the Gospel we are playing a part in expanding God's kingdom!

 

 

Fellowship

...is a commitment to faithful membership in the Body of Christ!

 

...God designed us to live in community with other Christians!

 

 

Ministry

...is a commitment to discovering and using God-given gifts in serving God and others!

 

...church membership carries with it the Biblical responsibility of serving and helping!

 

...it would be impossible for any church to carry out ministry without the involvement of its members!

 

...when we serve others, we are really serving Christ!

 

...believers are given different gifts by God so that the work of ministry may be efficiently accomplished!

 

...85% of people who are connected to the church by serving will still be connected to it in 5 years!

 

 

Missions

...is a commitment to make disciples of all peoples in fulfillment of the Great Commission!

 

 

Worship

...is a commitment to recognizing God and a response of adoration to Him.

 

...isn't simply one area of your life...it IS YOUR LIFE!

 

...the truth about God, which we find in His Word, is essential to worship!

 

...we worship God when we obey Him!

 

 

Prayer

...is a commitment to communicating with God by listening as well as speaking!

 

...affirming who God is through our prayers puts our prayer life in proper perspective!