Outreach

Outreach

Believing that all Christians are, not merely should be, witnesses of Christ in our daily lives (Acts 1:8), Center Grove trains members in lifestyle — also called friendship — evangelism. In a society that grows more secular every year, simply verbalizing the Gospel is not enough. Believers must know how to live out the Gospel before the watching world and how to engage others in order to gain the opportunity to share Christ and the Good News with them.

In addition to training in lifestyle evangelism, Center Grove provides numerous "side-door" ministries that give members the opportunity to bring friends into contact with the church family. We believe it is important that people be able to see the Gospel against the backdrop of the covenant community — that is, the church. Only as people come in contact with the Body of Christ, rather than merely an individual believer, are they able to see the full glory of Christ and the Gospel. Monthly workday

So we encourage our children, teens, and adults to build bridges of friendship to their classmates, neighbors, work associates, and others and then invite them to participate in some activity that will bring them into contact with the church family and the Good News. Center Grove ministries that include a "side-door" focus include: Kids' Quest Club, Pioneer Club, Vacation Bible School, Junior and Senior High Youth Groups, Fellowship and Outreach Youth Ministry, Youth Discipleship Group, Men's Bible studies, Women's Bible studies, mercy ministry projects, short-term mission trips, game nights and other sports activities in the gym. Additional side-door ministries and activities are added as the Lord raises up members with the calling and commitment to implement and lead them.

Local Missions Outreach

While the Great Commission speaks of making disciples of all nations, we do not have to go overseas to reach out to others in the name of Christ. Outreach begins in our own neighborhoods and community! The Missions Committee has been working closely with the Glen Ed Pantry to organize monthly community workday efforts. These will resume again in the month of September so stay tuned for more great opportunities to give back to the community in the name of Christ!