FULL MATURITY

     The goal of our ministry is not simply to see
a whole lot of people born into the kingdom of God and
leave them squalling as spiritual babies.

     Our goal for ministry is the same that the apostle
Paul wrote of to the Colossians:
     "To them (the saints) God has chosen to make known
among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery,
which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.  We proclaim
Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so
that we may present everyone perfect in Christ."
(Colossians 1:27-28 NIV)
     The Greek word here translated "perfect" could also be
translated "complete" or "mature".

     The Scripture-based goal for our ministry is full
maturity in Christ for EVERYBODY.  God has given us all the
equipment that we need in the Scriptures of the Old and New
Covenants. Paul wrote to his trainee, Timothy:
     "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for
teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in
righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly
equipped for every good work." (II Timothy 3:16-17 NIV)

     We are learning that the Bible is not only inspired
and inspiring, but also USEFUL for identifying and
CORRECTING problem areas and teaching us how to live.

     We challenge you to read the Bible for yourself.
Start in the New Testament in the Gospel of John. Come and
grow with us.
[Clyde Price   Arrows 1]