It is the mission of the church of the Lord Jesus Christ to develop devoted followers of our Savior, but what are the distinguishing marks of this type of person? A devoted follower of Jesus…

1. Enjoys God in worship – EVERY MEMBER A MODEL

• Participates regularly in worshipping the Lord with the Lord’s people on the Lord’s Day.
• Engages in personal and/or family worship (if applicable) during the week.
• Lives with an attitude of worship that permeates all of life.

2. Engages with God’s Word through personal reading and prayer  – A MODEL

• Has a meaningful, consistent devotional life.
• Finds his/her way around the Bible.
• Has the ability to explain to others the basic tenets of Christianity and the gospel.

3. Lives by God’s promises (Assurance of …salvation, answered prayer, victory over temptation, forgiveness, guidance) – A MODEL

• Preaches the gospel to himself/herself meaningfully and effectively.
• Experiences the fruit of the Spirit.
• Finds joy, energy, confidence, & security in the love of God.

4. Applies the gospel of grace in relationships – EVERY MEMBER A MINISTER

• Loves and accepts people.
• Resolves conflict with others (Matthew 5:23-24; 18:15-20).
• Reaches out beyond his/her comfort zone to those who need love and care.

5. Invests time and energy in a small group – A MINISTER

• Participates actively in a discipleship or community group.
• Helps his/her group experience authentic community.
• Serves the group in some tangible way.

6. Fulfills his/her church membership vows – A MINISTER

• Lives as becomes a follower of Christ throughout the week.
• Supports our church in its worship and work to the best of his/her ability.
• Submits to the government and discipline of the church.

7. Exercises his/her gifts and passions in all of life – A MINISTER

• Knows his/her strengths and weaknesses.
• Serves in at least one area in the church and/or community.
• Recognizes that all of life is spiritual and engages all aspects from a kingdom perspective.

8. Practices biblical principles of financial stewardship – A MANAGER

• Lives on a realistic budget.
• Gives generously and sacrificially to the church and other venues.
• Sees all his/her resources as God’s, to be used for extending Christ’s kingdom.

9. Shares his/her faith in word and deed in one’s sphere of influence – MESSENGER

• Demonstrates that neighborhood, school, workplace and the world is his/her mission field.
• Prays for and shares Christ with specific people.
• “Invests in and invites” people to our church.

– Adapted from friends at University Presbyterian Church in Oviedo, FL.