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RISE Church
LIFE ON PURPOSE WEEK 3
"In Our Relationships”
Locations & Times
Pedrotti's Ranch
13715 FM1560, Helotes, TX 78023, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
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https://risechurchtx2018.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1082815We need both Breath (family) and Bones (structure)!
Structure - Family = Effective but unloving church
Family - Structure = Loving but ineffective church
Structure + Family = RISE Church
Family - Structure = Loving but ineffective church
Structure + Family = RISE Church
Breath (Family)
We believe God builds in family.
We believe God builds in family.
Family provides both Identity and Function
Identity - We operate FROM it, not FOR it.
Function - Helps us know our Role
Identity - We operate FROM it, not FOR it.
Function - Helps us know our Role
Bones (Structure)
Structure leads to proper stewardship.
Structure leads to proper stewardship.
Defining Spiritual Family at RISE
1. Non-disposable relationships
2. In covenant
3. Directed by God
4. Through His local church
1. Non-disposable relationships
2. In covenant
3. Directed by God
4. Through His local church
6 WAYS TO WIN IN SPIRITUAL FAMILY
1. Protect the House (Loyalty and Honor)
1. Protect the House (Loyalty and Honor)
In a family, to protect the name is to protect the health of the whole house.
Natural Family
You don't let outsiders trash your siblings. You keep the "private" stuff in the family and present a united front to the world.
Spiritual Family
Honor is the currency of the Kingdom. We protect the reputation of our Pastors, staff, team members, and the wider Spiritual Family.
You don't let outsiders trash your siblings. You keep the "private" stuff in the family and present a united front to the world.
Spiritual Family
Honor is the currency of the Kingdom. We protect the reputation of our Pastors, staff, team members, and the wider Spiritual Family.
6 WAYS TO WIN IN SPIRITUAL FAMILY
2. Wash the Dishes (Sacrifice and Service)
2. Wash the Dishes (Sacrifice and Service)
Natural Family
You take out the trash when it is full, not because you are getting paid.
Spiritual Family
At RISE, we don't have "jobs," we have responsibilities and opportunities. No family member is too "big" for a "small" task. Service is how we show we belong.
You take out the trash when it is full, not because you are getting paid.
Spiritual Family
At RISE, we don't have "jobs," we have responsibilities and opportunities. No family member is too "big" for a "small" task. Service is how we show we belong.
6 WAYS TO WIN IN SPIRITUAL FAMILY
3. Unlock the Door (Welcoming and Inviting)
3. Unlock the Door (Welcoming and Inviting)
The health of our family is measured by how quickly a stranger feels like they’ve come home.
Natural Family
My mom used to make food for an army… just in case…
Spiritual Family
No one is excluded; everyone is included. We fight lonely culture by aggressively inviting people into our inner circles.
My mom used to make food for an army… just in case…
Spiritual Family
No one is excluded; everyone is included. We fight lonely culture by aggressively inviting people into our inner circles.
6 WAYS TO WIN IN SPIRITUAL FAMILY
4. Talk Truth at the Table (Authenticity and Accountability)
4. Talk Truth at the Table (Authenticity and Accountability)
Natural Family
Your sister is the only one who will tell you your outfit is terrible or your attitude stinks. They love you enough to annoy you with the truth.
Spiritual Family
We stop "performing" and start "belonging." We don't just share our highlight reels; we share our real lives to find real healing. We are willing to have the tough conversations to reach our potential.
Your sister is the only one who will tell you your outfit is terrible or your attitude stinks. They love you enough to annoy you with the truth.
Spiritual Family
We stop "performing" and start "belonging." We don't just share our highlight reels; we share our real lives to find real healing. We are willing to have the tough conversations to reach our potential.
6 WAYS TO WIN IN SPIRITUAL FAMILY
5. Own the Yard (Stewardship and Initiative)
5. Own the Yard (Stewardship and Initiative)
Ownership is the bridge between just "showing up" and actually "belonging."
Natural Family
If a pipe bursts in your house, you don't wait for someone to fix it… You find the wrench.
Spiritual Family
We don't say "that's not my job." If a light is out, a guest is lost, or a kid is crying, IT'S MY PROBLEM. We take initiative to improve the house without being asked.
If a pipe bursts in your house, you don't wait for someone to fix it… You find the wrench.
Spiritual Family
We don't say "that's not my job." If a light is out, a guest is lost, or a kid is crying, IT'S MY PROBLEM. We take initiative to improve the house without being asked.
6 WAYS TO WIN IN SPIRITUAL FAMILY
6. Celebrate the Siblings (Recognition and Cooperation)
6. Celebrate the Siblings (Recognition and Cooperation)
Natural Family
When one child graduates or gets a promotion, we all celebrate. We aren't competing for our parents' love; we are celebrating the family's success.
Spiritual Family
Comparison is the killer of community. We refuse to be jealous of someone else’s platform time, gift, or growth.
When one child graduates or gets a promotion, we all celebrate. We aren't competing for our parents' love; we are celebrating the family's success.
Spiritual Family
Comparison is the killer of community. We refuse to be jealous of someone else’s platform time, gift, or growth.