Central exists to transform SE Portland through Jesus Christ. We believe the most effective way to do that is to make Christ-like disciples. Discipleship, after all, is the ultimate goal and job of the Church.
A man named Warren Wiersbe described discipleship in a great way when he said that in the Bible "a disciple was not simply a person who sat and listened to a teacher. He was someone who lived with the teacher and who learned by listening, looking, and living. Discipleship involved more than enrolling in a school and attending lectures. It meant total surrender to the teacher. It meant learning by living. Perhaps our modern-day medical students or trade apprentices come close to illustrating the meaning of discipleship." Discipleship is more than just going to church. It is learning about God, surrendering to Him, having your life changed by Him, and then living for Him.
Discipleship is a journey with the first step being salvation. Then as we begin to learn more about Him (and ourselves) we can begin to live like Him. Join us as we embark on becoming more effective disciples and therefore becoming more equipped to see SE Portland transformed for Christ.
Discipleship Resources:
What is salvation?
For those new in the journey and those looking to lead someone else on the journey check out this very helpful tool.
"Go, Follow Jesus" A Starting Place For Getting To Know Jesus Better
Bible Information and Bible Studies
Serve - Let your light shine in such a way that people see your good works and come to know God.
A major part of our discipleship is applying what we have learned and serving in the church and community. Here are a few opportunities.
A man named Warren Wiersbe described discipleship in a great way when he said that in the Bible "a disciple was not simply a person who sat and listened to a teacher. He was someone who lived with the teacher and who learned by listening, looking, and living. Discipleship involved more than enrolling in a school and attending lectures. It meant total surrender to the teacher. It meant learning by living. Perhaps our modern-day medical students or trade apprentices come close to illustrating the meaning of discipleship." Discipleship is more than just going to church. It is learning about God, surrendering to Him, having your life changed by Him, and then living for Him.
Discipleship is a journey with the first step being salvation. Then as we begin to learn more about Him (and ourselves) we can begin to live like Him. Join us as we embark on becoming more effective disciples and therefore becoming more equipped to see SE Portland transformed for Christ.
Discipleship Resources:
What is salvation?
For those new in the journey and those looking to lead someone else on the journey check out this very helpful tool.
"Go, Follow Jesus" A Starting Place For Getting To Know Jesus Better
Bible Information and Bible Studies
Serve - Let your light shine in such a way that people see your good works and come to know God.
A major part of our discipleship is applying what we have learned and serving in the church and community. Here are a few opportunities.
- Volunteer at the church - Audio/Visual, Online Ministry, Children Ministry, Music, Hospitality, Youth Ministry, Building and Grounds (contact us for more information on these and other ways to serve)
- Find ways to pray for your neighbors, get to know your neighbors, volunteer at a school near you, host a small group in your home or a coffee shop close to where you work or live.
- If you are interested in starting and leading a group please contact us.