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Living Faith Christian Center, Tucson International New Member’s Class

Living Faith Christian Center, Tucson International New Member’s Class. The purpose of this class is to acquaint “New Members” with Living Faith Christian Center, Tucson International, The Pastors; Vision, Mission and Core Values; and basic understanding and membership expectations.

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Living Faith Christian Center, Tucson International New Member’s Class

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  1. Living Faith Christian Center, Tucson International New Member’s Class

  2. The purpose of this class is to acquaint “New Members” with Living Faith Christian Center, Tucson International, The Pastors; Vision, Mission and Core Values; and basic understanding and membership expectations.

  3. We're thrilled you've chosen to take this class. We view this as a big step towards spiritual maturity. This class is designed to help you better understand: • Your Pastors • The Vision, Mission and Core Values • God's desire for you • Ways to express your faith • Why our church exists • Unique features about our church • How you fit into the purposes • What our church believes

  4. Our Pastors Randy & Lori Winkles, Sr Pastors

  5. Pastor Randy and Lori Winkles are an exceptional people with a love for Jesus Christ and to see God’s Children living a free, victorious lifestyle in in God’s Word. Pastor Randy spent 18 ½ years in the Air Force and in January 2006, he resigned from the military and began following his calling as a Pastor to the people and a Pastor to Pastors. He flow prophetically with the Holy Spirit and operates in the Gifts of Word of Knowledge, Word of Wisdom and Gifts of Healing. He has a B.A. in Christian Ministry from Wayland Baptist University, a graduate of Faith Ministry Training Institute and is currently enrolled in his Masters in Christian Ministry through Wayland Baptist University. Pastor Lori Winkles has worked in many organizations in management and has spent a number of years working in Children Education with the Vail School District, Vail Arizona. With a passion for seeing children thrive and excel, Pastor Lori has earned her B.A. in Psychology and is perusing a Masters in Education where she will be getting her Teaching Certificate. Pastor Lori flows prophetically in the Holy Spirit and operates primarily in Interpretation of Tongues and Discernment of Spirit. A strong woman of God, her desire is to see the “Women of God” move forward in their relationship with Jesus Christ and fulfill the destiny that God has on their lives. Pastor Randy and Lori Winkles have two biological sons, David, 21 years old; Brandon, 20 Years old, Tailynn 5 years old; Patricia Shania Winkles, 4 years old; Abigail Winkles, 3 years old and Joshua 2 years old and currently serves as Foster Parents for the state of Arizona.

  6. Benjamin Moore Associate Pastor

  7. Pastor Benjamin Moore, Associate Pastor LFCC. xxxxxxxx

  8. Vision Mission & Core Values

  9. Vision To establish, train and build-up a Spirit-Filled, Non-Denominational, Multi-Cultural Church Family living the Word of God to be victorious in every area of life!

  10. Mission To accomplish our vision by raising up disciples of Jesus Christ to meet the needs of our community and abroad through discipleship, teaching and modeling action through relationship and faith.

  11. Core Values • Service to others before self (Matthew 20:28; 1 Peter 5:7-8) • Integrity in all that we do (Psalm 41:11-12; Proverbs 28:6) • Faith in Action through Jesus Christ and the Word of God producing Kingdom Results. (Hebrews 11:6; John 6:37; James 1:22-25; Mark 16:15-18)

  12. THE BASIS FOR THIS CLASS

  13. You are a member of God's very own family...and you belong in God's household with every other Christian. Ephesians 2:19 (LB)

  14. KEY TRUTHS

  15. A FAMILY 1. The church is __________. A PART 2. God expects you to be ________ of a Church family. 3. A Christian without a Church is _____________. AN ORPHAN

  16. THE FOUR Living Faith CHURCH COMMITMENTS

  17. CLASS 101 1. The membership commitment is a commitment to ________ and _____________________. CHRIST TO A CHURCH BODY

  18. You are a member of God's very own family...and you belong in God's household with every other Christian. Ephesians 2:19 (LB)

  19. We are all parts of Christ's Body, and it takes every one of us to make it complete, for we each have different work to do. So we belong to each other and need all the others. Romans 12:4-5 (LB)

  20. CLASS 101 1. The membership commitment is a commitment to ________ and _____________________. CHRIST TO A CHURCH BODY CLASS 201 2. The maturity commitment is a commitment to the ________ necessary for spiritual growth. HABITS

  21. Continue to grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18

  22. Take the time and trouble to keep yourself spiritually fit. 1 Timothy 4:7 (PH)

  23. CLASS 301 3. The ministry commitment is a commitment to discovering and using my God-given gifts and abilities in __________ God and others. SERVING

  24. God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other. 1 Peter 4:10 (LB)

  25. There are different kinds of service to God...together you form the Body of Christ and each one of you is a necessary part of it. 1 Corinthians 12:5,27

  26. CLASS 301 3. The ministry commitment is a commitment to discovering and using my God-given gifts and abilities in __________ God and others. SERVING CLASS 401 4. The missions commitment is a commitment to _______ the Good News with others. SHARE

  27. . . . you will be my witnesses for me . . . to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8 (GN)

  28. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do it with gentleness and respect . . . 1 Peter 3:15

  29. WHY DO WE HAVE THESE COMMITMENTS?

  30. We become what we are ________________. COMMITTED TO The membership commitment introduces us to three areas: 1. OUR SALVATION (WHAT GOD HAS DONE FOR US) 2. OUR STATEMENT (WHY WE EXIST AS A CHURCH) 3. OUR STRATEGY

  31. OUR SALVATION So you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have been made like him. There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male or female. For you are all Christians - you are one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:26-28 (NLT)

  32. Most people live their entire lives without ever knowing "WHY?" They exist year after year with no idea of God's purpose for their lives. The most basic question a person can ask is, "What is the meaning of my life?"

  33. Everyone wants to be happy. People try many ways: • Some look for happiness through friendships. • Some look for happiness through “pleasure” experiments. • Some look for happiness through popularity & power. But real happiness comes from understanding my __________________. PURPOSE IN LIFE

  34. I. WHY AM I HERE?

  35. I. WHY AM I HERE? LOVE 1. God made me to ______ me!

  36. God says, “I have loved you with an everlasting love!” Jeremiah 31:3

  37. Even before the world was made, God had already chosen us to be His through our union with Christ ... because of His love, God had already decided that through Jesus Christ He would make us His children - this was God's pleasure and purpose. Ephesians 1:4-5 (GN)

  38. I. WHY AM I HERE? LOVE 1. God made me to ______ me! ENJOY 2. We were created to _______ a personal relationship with God and to _________ all of the rest of God’s creation! This makes us special! MANAGE

  39. So God created human beings, making them in His image. He blessed them, and said, ...live all over the earth and bring it under control. I am putting you in charge. Genesis 1:27-28 (LB)

  40. God richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 1 Timothy 6:17

  41. I. WHY AM I HERE? LOVE 3. When we know and ______ God, and live in harmony with His purpose for our lives, it produces tremendous benefits in our ______: LIVES

  42. Clear Conscience Romans 8:1 Life & Peace Romans 8:6 Help with weakness Romans 8:26 Confidence Romans 8:31 Security Romans 8:39 Purpose Romans 8:28 Power & Strength Philippians 4:13 Fulfillment Philippians 4:19 Freedom John 8:32,36 This is the kind of lifestyle God intends for us to live!

  43. Jesus said, “I have come in order that you might have life - life in all it’s fullness!” John 10:10

  44. This is the kind of lifestyle God intends for us to live! If this is true, why aren't most people really happy?

  45. II. WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?

  46. II. WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? Humanity has a natural desire to ______________ and to ignore God's principles for living. BE THE BOSS

  47. II. WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? This ignorance to God’s way of living is communicated in our words and lifestyle: • "Look out for #1.” • “I want what I want, when I want it” • “Do your own thing.” • “If it feels good, do it! Who cares what God has to say about it?” • “It's my life and I'll do what I please!”

  48. II. WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? SIN The Bible calls this attitude: ____ Sin is a biblical word that means “to miss the mark.” REBELLION Key word: ____________

  49. All of us, like sheep, have gone astray, and each of us has turned to his own way. Isaiah 53:6

  50. If we say that we never sin, we are only fooling ourselves, and refuse to accept the truth. 1 John 1:8

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