How can we be the church?
1. Worship
a. Practice communion together (1 Corinthians 11:23–26)
b. Sing together (Ephesians 5:19)
c. Thank God together (Ephesians 5:20)
d. Pray together (Acts 2:42, Matthew 18:20)
2. Share
a. Make new disciples and baptize them (Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Peter 3:15)
b. Send out missionaries (Acts 13:2-3)
3. Grow
a. Equip believers to do ministry (Ephesians 4:11-12)
b. Teach and counsel each other (Colossians 3:16-17)
c. Teach biblical truth to people who will teach other people (2 Timothy 2:2)
4. Connect
a. Keep each other accountable (Matthew 18:17)
b. Live in community and share meals together (Acts 2:42)
c. Share each other's burdens (Galatians 6:2)
d. Pray for each other (James 5:16)
e. Love each other (John 15:12, 1 Peter 4:8)
f. Encourage each other (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
5. Serve
a. Use our gifts to benefit others (1 Corinthians 12:7)
b. Care for the needy (James 1:27)
c. Share resources with whoever has need (Acts 2:44-45)
d. Be hospitable with each other (1 Peter 4:9)
e. Be stewards of God's grace in this world (1 Peter 4:10)