We Exist To Demonstrate God’s Love

The definition of "ministry" is meeting people's needs with God's love. CLASS 301 explores the concept of ministry and what that means to you personally.

“By this shall all men know that you are my disciples — that you have love for one another.”
John 13:35

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?
1 John 3:16-17

"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.' "Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25:34-40

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Hebrews 13:16

Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Romans 12:13

Small Thrive Groups

The heartbeat of Christ Community is our Small Thrive Groups that we would like every member to be a part of. Small groups are the best way to work with other Christians to serve our community for God.

“Now God gives us many kinds of special abilities. . . and there are different kinds of service to God (ministry). . . All of you together form the one Body of Christ and each of you is a separate and necessary part of it.” 1 Corinthians 12:4-5 & 27 (LB)

At Christ Community Church. . .

• Every member is a minister.
• Every task is important.
• Every member is a “10” in some area.

You have been given a special SHAPE for doing the work of God. God has given you specific Spiritual gifts that you can use to help other people know and follow God. You have been given a Heart (or passion) for specific things in life. You have special Abilities and a very unique Personality that God gave you and wants to use. You also have been allowed to go through various Experiences that others will learn from. You have been SHAPED for ministry. We will train you to use your SHAPE for God's purposes.