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Our DNA: Authority, Commission & Freedom in the Local Church

Discover the essence of our DNA - the authority of God's Word, the Great Commission, and the freedom to act within the local church. Explore the transformative power of studying Scripture, embracing prayer, and engaging in missions. Join us in shaping a mature, innovative network that embodies true unity and empowers believers for ministry. Our DNA defines who we are and guides us in fulfilling our purpose in Christ.

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Our DNA: Authority, Commission & Freedom in the Local Church

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  1. { Welcome

  2. { OUR DNA

  3. DNA noun Biochemistry deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.

  4. is the blueprint for who we are. DNA

  5. Think { What were the initial values that called us out to form LCMC? about it.

  6. First: The Authority of God’s Word.

  7. According to II Timothy 3:16 Rebuking. Correcting. Teaching. Training. (in righteousness) God’s Word: Our only Authority.

  8. { How else is it described?

  9. Active. Accomplishing Living. Became Flesh. Armor.

  10. { The Sword of the Spirit Ephesians 6:17

  11. Hebrews 4:12 { Alive and active. Judges thoughts and actions.

  12. Isaiah 55:11 { Will not return void. Will accomplish what God intends.

  13. John 1:14 { The word became flesh. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life.

  14. Commission Second: The Great

  15. ? Go make disciples.

  16. Disciples? { Believers? Are they different?

  17. What is... Transformation? {

  18. The work of the { Holy Spirit

  19. Ask: { Willing to make a greater commitment? are we really...

  20. { Do we act as though He is Lord? Jesus

  21. { Do we look just like... the rest of the world? Jesus

  22. Commission The Great It’s the only thing I told you to go and do!

  23. Third: Free to Act

  24. Freedom. { It’s great. But with it comes great responsibility.

  25. Augsburg Article 7 { True Unity: The Gospel and the sacraments... This is freedom!

  26. { Relationships Innovation Relies on... Networks THE LOCAL CHURCH Each church must “grow up” and become mature. It is the front line of ministry.

  27. Streamlined Structure. network development. Support. { LCMC HAS

  28. Our DNA has a Made difference!

  29. is present in living organisms is the blueprint for who we are. . DNA

  30. The authority of God’s Word. The local church is the body of Christ The Great Commission. Free to act. { OUR DNA

  31. Study { of God’s Word. Studying Scripture and getting back to the basics.

  32. Re- { the baptized. Re-shaping attitudes towards ministry. Commissioning

  33. Interest { in prayer. The church will never rise until it gets to its knees.

  34. Energized { interest in missions. Each congregation gets directly involved.

  35. { OUR DNA The authority of God’s Word. The Great Commission. Image Credits:www.vecteezy.com, www.givemefreeaart.com, www.ignitemotion.com Free to act.

  36. { OUR DNA

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