TOOLBOX
Prioritize Scripture
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Listen to a sermon on Prioritizing Scripture: God’s Plan, Colossians 1:21-22, 28-19
Learn how the Bible came together by watching - What is the Bible?
Read: The Wisdom Pyramid
Listen to a podcast like: "Introduction to the Canon" or "The Bible had Editors?"
Learn techniques to memorize scripture
I want to identify some go-to resources for when I have questions like: The Gospel Coalition or BibleProject
Learn the books of the Bible: Old Testament. New Testament.
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I want to be hungry for God’s Word.
I want to be knowledgeable of my Bible.
I want to be confident in my ability to teach the Bible to others.
I want to be consistent.
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I will try Verse Mapping Bible Study Verse Mapping OR Verse Mapping Worksheet
Watch a BibleProject Video once a week
Download the BibleProject App
Memorize one verse each week this year using one of these apps: The Bible Memory App, Verse Locker App, Verses App, Fighter Verses App, MemLock Bible Memory System, or SCM Memory System
I will meet with someone to discuss the Bible regularly
I will start taking notes during the sermon (Download the YouVersion App for digital note taking)
Download DWELL app
Memorize scripture using music found on one of these places: Streetlights on Spotify, Ultimate List of Bible Memory SongsRead the Bible in a year using The Bible Recap
Read the Bible over two years using this resource from The Gospel CoalitionUse the first letter of each word in a short passage for a password. Example Verse: Ecclesiastes 5:10 "He who loves money will not be satisfied with money..." SAMPLE PASSWORD: HwlmwnbswmE510
I will memorize scripture by choosing one of these PLANS
Contribute Your Gifts
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Listen to a sermon on Contribute Your Gifts: All Hands on Deck, 1 Peter 4:10-11
Meet with a staff member learn more about serving opportunities at EP
Attend Discover Your Design (DYD) ClassTake a spiritual gifts inventory (discuss them with an elder)
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I want to be a selfless servant
I want to be fulfilled in my serving
I want to be a leader
I want to be more humble
I want to be more engaged and contribute to the mission
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Join a serving term at EP
Find a local organization where I can serve
Find someone who has similar gifts to me and shadow them
Cultivate Community
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Listen to a sermon on Cultivating Community: Take A Walk, Psalm 1
Read a book on community
Interview people who “do community” well
Learn EP’s philosophy on community
Read Tim Keller’s article, Church Size Dynamics
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I want to be hospitable
I want to grow in transparency and authenticity
I will be a welcoming person
I want to be a good friend to others
I want to be an emotionally safe person
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I will join a GROUP at EP
I will lead or host a community group
I will purposely linger in the lobby on Sundays
I will introduce myself to one new person every month
I will practice sharing my story with friends who don’t know it
I will have a family over for dinner once a month this year
Give Generously
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Listen to a sermon on Give Generously: The Collection of the Saints, 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
Read The Treasure Principle, Smart Money Smart Kids, The Total Money Makeover, Financial Peace, Complete Guide to Money, Fields of Gold, Your Money Counts, Plastic Donuts
Explore what the Bible says about giving
I need to learn the needs of Talbot County
I will ask an elder about the needs in our congregation
I will listen to the podcast The Ramsey Show
I will check out these Financial Resources
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I want to be sensitive and alert to the needs around me
I want to be radically generous
I want to trust that God has my needs
I want to be less anxious about money
I want to be a giver, not a taker
I want to give to the Lord and not for the recognition of others
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Attend Financial Peace University
I’m going to contribute faithfully to Two for Talbot
I’m going to start GIVING regularly
I’m going to join the Meal Train Team
Engage The Mission
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Listen to a sermon about sharing my faith: Flashback to the Future (Mark 6:14-29)
Learn how to share the gospel using the Three Circles app
Learn how to share the gospel using a “15 second testimony”
Study scripture about God’s rescue mission
Learn how to share the gospel using “The Story” app
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I want to love people like God loves them
I want to be bold
I want to have a reputation for loving others
I want to be prepared to share
I want to be aware of opportunities God gives me
I want to embrace my identity as a “sent one”
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I’m going to learn how to tell my story using THIS tool for Gospel Storytelling.
I’m going to learn more about intentional relationship-building
I’m going to read The Gospel Precisely article
I’m going to practice telling my testimony at community group
I’m going to share my story with a friend who doesn’t follow Jesus
I’m going to complete an influence map
I’m going to invite a friend to church or community group
I’m going to go on a Missions Trip
I’m going to spend intentional time with a new follower of Jesus
Pass On The Faith
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Listen to a sermon on Passing on the Faith: Don’t Hate, Cultivate, Acts 2:42-47
Read The Fruitful Home, Disciplines of a Godly Family, Family Discipleship, Habits of the Household, The Shepherd Leader at Home, Bible Reading with your Kids, Family Worship
Use the Child Training BibleLearn what EP’s strategy is for reaching the next generation
Sit down with a school administrator and learn about students’ current needs
Learn how to do Family Devotions
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I want to have an “Our Kids” mentality
I want to be a disciple maker
I want to be a Paul to someone’s Timothy
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Start Family Devotions once a week using one of these plans: Focus on the Family , Cross Formed Kids, Meal Time Discipleship
Serve in Kids Ministry at Eastpoint
Disciple students in Student Ministry at Eastpoint
I will disciple someone younger than me
I will pray regularly for the next generation and their leaders
I will scholarship students for camp
I will host a kids or student ministry event by contacting our Family Life Pastor
I will order a bracelet(s) for my child(ren) and explain how we love God, love others, and love self.
Depend On God In Prayer
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What do I pray for? How do I pray?
What are the needs around me?
Memorize scripture about Prayer: Proverbs 3:4-5, Colossians 4:2, Philippians 4:6, Matthew 6:5-15
Reflect and identify my go-to dependencies besides God.
Read the Priority of Prayer
Read: Prayer, The Practice of the Presence of God, A Praying Life
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I want to pray instinctively as a response to my needs
I want to be a person who prays about it more than I talk about it
I want to think of others often before the Lord
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Create a prayer list or journal
I’m going to spend 15 minutes daily in prayerImplement Prayer Rhythm
I’m going to create a gratitude journal to cultivate thanksgiving
I’m going to find a prayer partner
I’m going to pray with my spouse daily
I’m going to pray before I leave my house daily
I’m going to pray in response to my daily scripture reading
I’m going to schedule a reminder on my phone to pray daily.
I’m going to Read Mark Batterson’s “Draw the Circle: 40-Day Prayer Challenge” and utilize “Draw the Circle: Prayer Journal”
Implement Morning & Evening Prayer Guide
Download PrayerMate App to help develop a discipline of prayer