Connections 101
When did the Connections Ministry start?
January 2026
How many modules do we have?
8
How many people are usually positioned for salvation?
4 People
When are membership info sessions held?
Every 3rd Sunday of the month
What days were the bible studies held and at what time?
Tuesday evenings
How many arms does connections have, what are they, and explain what each arm does?
The connections ministry contains 3 arms:
Membership: Lead the Membership Orientation process for attendees who have been at GAP Church for at least 3 months
Discipleship: Connect members to opportunities that help them grow, serve, and discover their God-given purpose. Foster ongoing spiritual growth through discipleship, including our upcoming Discipleship Course. Ensure every person is planted, growing, thriving, and living out their calling in the GAP Church family.
Next steps/Salvation: Help new believers take their first steps in faith through salvation and the New Believers Class. Prepare members for water baptism through Baptism Classes and Baptism Sunday.
What is the due date for all volunteers to complete the pathway?
December 31st
How many people got baptized on the April Baptism Sunday?
8 people
When was our membership mixer?
When is our membership dinner?
Membership Mixer: June 6th
Membership Dinner: December 5th
When do we fast as a ministry?
Every 1st Saturday of the month
What is the anchor scripture for the connections ministry?
Scripture
John 15:5 - "I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever abides in me, and I in him, bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing”
When was our equipped session
Saturday, September 5th
What goes into the salvations bags
- 2 cards
- a snack
- a pen
- a book
- a keychain
How many times in January did we table?
4 times, every Sunday in January
How many bible studies have we had?
8
How many letter walls have we done for "special Sundays"
Easter Sunday, Takeover Sunday, Welcome Home Sunday, Anniversary Sunday, and 2 Baptism Sunday
What is the topic of the last module?
The Spirit-Led life?
What is the prompt on the baptism shirts?
Front: "One with Him"
Back: "Buried. Raised. New Life"
How long is our membership orientation
4 weeks and the completion of the discipleship pathway
What was the only Saturday we did not pray this year
The Saturday during SOCON
What is our vision and mission statement?
Vision Statement:
Connecting people to God, to community, to growth,and to purpose.
Mission Statement:
We help people get planted, grow spiritually, serve with purpose ,and thrive in life—fully connecting them to God, community, and their calling.
Which minister led "teach me to pray?"
Minister Timi
What is the prayer that is said every Sunday during the salvation moment?
"Lord Jesus, come into my heart. Help me to know you better. As I accept you today, take over my heart and dwell in me. Forgive me of my old ways and help me to change into the person you want me to be. I love you Lord and I proclaim that you are my God.'
Attending the membership info session means you are now a member?
No, that is the first step, then you gain access to completing the membership orientation.
Which Saturday morning prayer did PD lead?
NONE! That never happened!