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Show FROM: TO: THE PASTOR THE CONGREGATION; NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH SUBJECT: THE PASTOR’S VISION; (CHRISTIAN EDUCATION). Many Christians, on coming into the church, have a very vague notion of their obligation and privileges. They have accepted Christ as Savior and have been baptized in obedience to God’s command, but they can scarcely be expected to know how to live the Christian life and to become efficient Christians without adequate training. Due to a lack of proper training many members become insecure, inactive, and eventually seek religious services elsewhere. Conceivably every one of these members might have become fruitful disciples if they had only received the proper training. As Pastor, I am responsible for feeding the flock of God.; and equipping the saints; (Ephesians 4:12). I am also aware of the fact that we are in need of a long range training program which will include a number of National Baptist certified study courses. Courses that will; 1. Strengthen us as disciples of Christ. 2. Enhance evangelism, induce recruitment, and retention. 3. Develop qualified instructors within our congregation. 4. Provide departmental/auxiliary training as required. 5. Provide doctrinal studies such as; the doctrines of: (Salvation, Baptism, Prayer, and Baptist Belief). In view of these facts, I am recommending that this training program be adopted, and implemented on March 17, 1999. Recommended Courses are as follows: Course #208 and # 209; Baptist Doctrine 1. #208 Adults - This course will allow us to examine the basic teaching of Baptist faith. We will be able to explore each doctrine and the Biblical basis for our doctrinal position. 2. #209 Youth - This course will acquaint our youth with the Biblical basis for Baptist faith and practices. Using a language and logic best suited for youth. 3. Projected courses for the future: Leadership/Deacon training, and the Doctrine of Salvation. LONG RANGE GOAL: As your Pastor, I solicit your prayers that in 5-7 years, God will allow us to develop this program into a Christian School where both, the youth and adults will be able to worship God and further their education. ao Otis Submitted; le ae foe oS |
