Discipleship Training
What is the primary goal of discipleship training?
What is "to deepen one's commitment to Jesus Christ"?
In what year was the first church building completed?
What is 1913?
Sharing a testimony helps the individual to reflect on this
What is "God's work in their life"?
What year did the church name change to First Baptist Church of Thornton?
What is 1948?
This is one of the first steps in developing your testimony
What is "reflection"?
How many Sundays are participants encouraged to attend discipleship training?
What is 35 out of 53 Sundays?
What structure was purchased in 1945 to serve as the church parsonage?
What is "The Herman House"
This purpose of a testimony can inspire others who might be facing similar struggles
What is "providing hope"?
In what year was the church's first vacation Bible school held?
What is 1946?
After reflecting, this step helps organize your thoughts on paper.
What is "writing it down"?
Which of these is NOT a qualification of a disciple? A) Commitment to follow Jesus B) Ability to lead worship C) Belief in Jesus D) Obedience to Christ’s commands.
What is B) Ability to lead worship?
In what year was the current church building constructed?
What is 1951?
Testimonies are powerful tools for this, helping to start conversations about faith with non-believers.
What is "evangelism"?
This article of the Rules of Decorum allowed for amendments with a majority vote.
What is Article 13?
This part of a testimony focuses on the moment when someone accepts Christ
What is "encounter with Christ"?
What is the theme for this year’s discipleship training?
What is "Shaping Lives For Eternity Through Mindful Purposeful Service"?
The baptistry was added to the church building in this year
What is 1956?
Sharing struggles along with victories in a testimony encourages this among listeners
What is "vulnerability and authenticity"?
The church withdrew fellowship in 1892 for this reason.
What is "lack of attendance"?
Practicing your testimony helps with this, making sharing easier in real conversations.
What is "confidence"?
According to Barna, one common reason people do not attend church is this
What is "busy lifestyles"?
What major addition was made to the church in 2007?
What is the Life Center?
A testimony can break down these, allowing for more open discussions about faith
What are "barriers of fear or shame"?
Nine years of church records are missing from these years
What is 1914 to 1923?
A well-developed testimony should ideally fit within this time frame to hold attention.
What is "3-5 minutes"?