Process of Sanctification and Maturity
Mature disciples walk with Christ, worship Christ and work for Christ.
A person committed to a relationship with Christ focuses on personal
walk with Him, worship of Him and work for Him. That person will
experience significant growth in personal sanctification and,
therefore, will experience a closer personal relationship with the Lord
Jesus Christ and will become "complete in Christ" (Colossians 1:28). We
are committed to multiplying the godly characteristics of leaders'
lives into others -- 2 Timothy 2:2. This multiplication of ministry is
key to the healthy growth of the church. We believe the disciples of
Jesus Christ should minister to one another in the local church, rather
than one or a small number of professional pastors bearing total
responsibility to care for the entire congregation. God has given
spiritual gifts to all of His people to provide mutual ministry in the
context of the healthy and strong local church -- Ephesians 4:11-12.