| Christian life experienced in . . .
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Nurturing children, youth, & adults
to . . .
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Loving God
with . . .
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Found in session element . . .
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Equipping participants in class through . . .
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Equipping participants beyond the classroom to . . .
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| Community |
Belong to God’s gathered community |
Heart |
Gather ’round, Reflect on the story, Connect to the story, Ending and sending |
Group worship, sharing and activities, mutual care, respect, and acceptance |
Care for each other, live with integrity, welcome and accept newcomers, invite friends to church, practice hospitality to strangers |
| Worship |
Know and love God |
Soul |
Preparing, Gather ’round, Hear the Bible story, Reflect on the story, Ending and sending, Pondering and praying |
Prayer, ritual, silence, hearing the Bible story, singing, and blessing |
Engage regularly in spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Bible reading, and participation in congregational worship |
| Education |
Interpret God’s word |
Mind |
Gather ’round, Hear the Bible story, Reflect on the story, Connect to the story, Responding, Ending and sending |
Bible study, reflecting, discussing, applying scripture to daily life, and learning to understand and articulate Christian faith and the teachings of the church
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Study scripture, engage in critical reflection and discussion, proclaim Jesus’ message through faith talk at home and beyond, teach others by example of Christian discipleship |
| Mission |
Share God’s good news |
Strength |
Hear the Bible story,
Reflect on the story, Connect to the story, Responding, Ending and sending, Pondering and praying |
Hearing and sharing witness and mission stories, participating in faith-sharing, peace, justice, and service activities |
Witness to God’s word, follow Jesus in word and deed, serve with justice and compassion, contribute to peacemaking |
