The newly formed Faith Development Team has begun work on an intentional faith development plan for the people of Brighton First, both those who are currently part of the community of faith and future congregation members.
Team members include: Loretta Job, John Phillips, Hilary Bott, Amy Steffans, Suzanne Everett, Karen Wagg and Verne Hoshal. Each member of the team brings experience in small groups, Bible study and service in the name of Jesus Christ.
The task of the team is to create a system of gatherings, small groups, studies and service opportunities that assists people to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. Currently, Brighton First offers many opportunities for spiritual growth, but the choices are based on leaders' interests, worship themes and the church year (Advent, Lent). Brighton First does not have an intentional plan to move people from seeker, to faithful, to active disciple.
The system that the Faith Development Team creates will incorporate much of what Brighton First is already doing. The goal is to make small group and class choices clearer for new congregation members and to move people deliberately toward a life of discipleship through learning opportunities.
Please keep this team in prayer as they work through the summer with the goal of rolling out their plan in September.
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