Empower

Mission Statement: A Spirit-led people gathered to care for and empower each other by stewarding God’s resources to impact our community for Christ

We are called to live into the Kingdom of God. As we gather, we are called to empower each other for Kingdom living. We call this process discipleship.

We are empowered by God (2 Tim 1:7 NIV) and empowering each other by . . .

engaging Scripture together

16) All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17) so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Tim 3:16–17 NIV)

sharing our stories, our testimonies

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. (1 Pet 3:15 NIV)

praying for one another

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. (Eph 6:18 NIV)

prompting each other in spiritual disciplines

7) train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. (1 Tim 4:7–8 NIV)

discerning and utilizing our spiritual gifts

4) There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5) There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. (1 Cor 12:4–5 NIV)