Allen, who is interning with me, helped lead discussion and he did a great job. I'll be gone in China soon and he is going to lead the group with the help of our small-group pastor from the church who will coach him. I hope to multiply by Jan. which will provide more room for the folks that we are reaching out to. Plus it gets me out of the way so our new leaders can pastor, lead, raise and release other leaders. We talked about community and looked at Acts 2:14-47 as our text. One of our main goals in our discussion is APPLICATION. Here are some question we used: 5. Do you believe this style of community is normal or abnormal? Why? 6. Would you need to change your lifestyle to achieve this type of community? 7. Are you willing to adjust your standard of living so that you can experience Christ-centered community like this? Why or why not? 8. What can you do to take part in Christ-centered community?
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So when are you going to China Sean? Is it a holiday or some type of short term mission trip? That's great news about multiplying by the way. It seems to me that the fruit of healthy church is more healthy church (whether that be at the cell, congregation or overall level). Sounds great. T.
A few of us are going on a two week mission to Beijing. Our church is in contact with two missionaries in China who teach English as a means to evangelize and work with the underground church. We take two trips a year. It serves the other purpose of getting our folks out of the country. 4 of the 8 people going have never been out of the US, so this should shed some light on what our brothers and sisters get to go through in China.
Sean
It's refreshing to hear of folks who are earnestly and passionately seeking to live life in community as the early church did in Acts. Despite the challenges and difficulty involved in relationships of such an intense and intentional nature, I wouldn't have it any other way. I support you in this venture 100%!!
Linda
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