The Mission of the Church Matters

Date and Time: Sundays, Starting September 12, 5-7 p.m.

Course Format: Workbook, Video, & discussion

Facilitator: Chuck Beem

Course Length:  6 weeks

Cost:  $12.00

Overview: For Pilgrims, the American Dream was freedom of worship.  For the founding fathers, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. For the huddled masses it was opportunity, equality…freedom.  But the dream has been hijacked. Today the American Dream means more money, more house, more car, more power, more wealth, more fame…more stuff—instant, on demand, drive-thru, microwaveable, downloadable, 1,000 channels, 10,000 songs.  Happiness is in the aisles of a megastore. Fulfillment is in 4 easy payments. Purpose is in a bank account, a bar code, a magnetic strip. More me…supersized, satisfied, and served.  Self-centered, self-focused.

There is a movement arising of people who are willing to trade the pursuit of the American Dream for a world that desperately needs Christ—they are called “Traders.”  Being a Trader means being intentional with your time, your money, and your passions.  A Trader is a new kind of missionary—not defined by geography—but marked by a willingness to apply the Parable of the Good Samaritan and “go and do likewise.” Are you a Trader? Do you long to be?

Lessons include:

Week 1: Leading People Beyond Comfort – Francis Chan

Week 2: The Power of the Resurrection – Matt Chandler

Week 3: Unleashing Caged Christians – Mark Batterson

Week 4: Are You Worth Following? – Tim Ross

Week 5: The Mission of Small Groups - Alan Danielson

Week 6: Fundamentals of Master Leaders – George Barna

Online Registration: To register, simply email your name and phone number and the course title and day of the week to discipleshipregistration@fbcbrazoria.org. Course fees will be paid in class when your course begins.