Reach To Care

Bible Fellowship is a foundational ministry to reach people for Jesus and help them become an active part of the life of the church. Our theme for Bible Fellowship in the next few weeks is "Reach to Care." We want to reach all ages for Bible Fellowship and in reaching them we care for them in the following ways. 1. Bible Fellowship cares for people through Bible teaching for life transformation. We do not teach just for information but for life transformation. Bible Fellowship has a discipleship goal of helping people follow Jesus and grow in their personal walk with Jesus. An additional goal is to develop leaders for service through personal growth. 2. Bible Fellowship cares for people through providing friendship and fellowship. People are not looking for just a friendly church; they are looking for friends. Bible Fellowship provides the opportunity for this important connection people are looking for. Josh Hunt, a leader in small group ministry, said, "Make someone your friend and you can't keep them out of your class." This quote describes the friendship people are looking for. 3. Bible Fellowship cares for people through involvement in ministry to others. In Romans 12 and I Corinthians 12 the Bible emphasizes that every member of the body has a role in ministry to one another. Bible Fellowship has been described as the church with its sleeves rolled up. It is where the ministry is done. Bible Fellowship is not just a lesson and a class but a 24/7 ministry. There will be a time when we need ministry and being in Bible Fellowship places us in a position to be ministered to. In inviting others to your class be intentional, be friendly, and be prepared when they do attend. As teachers and leaders we must keep in mind the common but essential saying, "People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care. Be sure to follow up immediately with any ministry need that comes to your attention through following up with the members of your class.