John 15:5John 15:5

Yes I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.

Yes I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.

The People of GodThe People of God– Fully Devoted Followers – all about following Jesus – v.10– Accepted in His love – confidence and joy – vv.9, 11– Authentic – v.8 – not trying to pretend a walk with God – really

living it– Disciplined and growing – v.3– Overcomers – v.18 – the world hates but we fight back with love– Empowered and Commissioned – vv.26-27 – we are called to the

lost• To accept His love and walk with Him• To live in a new family and support, challenge and encourage each other• To reach the lost, needy and hurting and call them to Him and His family

– Fully Devoted Followers – all about following Jesus – v.10– Accepted in His love – confidence and joy – vv.9, 11– Authentic – v.8 – not trying to pretend a walk with God – really

living it– Disciplined and growing – v.3– Overcomers – v.18 – the world hates but we fight back with love– Empowered and Commissioned – vv.26-27 – we are called to the

lost• To accept His love and walk with Him• To live in a new family and support, challenge and encourage each other• To reach the lost, needy and hurting and call them to Him and His family

Central Valley2000 Christian Church Attendance as a Percentage of Population 2000Beige = HighestRose = MiddleBlue = Lowest

0.0% to 10.8%10.8% to 13.7%13.7% to 22.2%

10.1%

Madera

10.4%

San Joaquin

12.5%

Merced

12.5%

Tulare

13.6%

Stanislaus

14.5%

Fresno

14.8%

Kern

Need to reach more people and plant more churches.

Need to reach more people and plant more churches.

Reach and PlantReach and Plant

1. Focus on evangelism.- Personally- Church – the Events, Easter, EvC’s, mailers, signs,

more

2. Plant more churches.

1. Focus on evangelism.- Personally- Church – the Events, Easter, EvC’s, mailers, signs,

more

2. Plant more churches.

Need to reach out to a changing, diverse population.

Need to reach out to a changing, diverse population.

Reach for MosaicReach for Mosaic

- Personally – befriend those who are different- Age, race, economics

- Church – - Strive for unity across the lines.- Open our eyes – Mexico, international missions.- Plant churches targeted to the need.

- Personally – befriend those who are different- Age, race, economics

- Church – - Strive for unity across the lines.- Open our eyes – Mexico, international missions.- Plant churches targeted to the need.

Healthy People + Healthy ChurchesHealthy People + Healthy Churches

• Healthy people – expect the doctor to tell you your illness!

• Church – Christ, Communication, Conflict, Control

• Healthy people – expect the doctor to tell you your illness!

• Church – Christ, Communication, Conflict, Control

87 % 87 %

Leadership StructureLeadership Structure

Which Church?Which Church?To transform religious and irreligious people into Fully

Devoted Followers of Christ.

Discipleship * Fellowship * Mission

GROWING: God’s Word | Relationships | Offering | Worship Impact | New Life | Gifts

To transform religious and irreligious people into Fully Devoted Followers of Christ.

Discipleship * Fellowship * Mission

GROWING: God’s Word | Relationships | Offering | Worship Impact | New Life | Gifts