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CHBC Connect for August 9, 2024

How Does Sunday School Relate to the Vision and Mission of CHBC?

God’s Vision for CHBC: A Church that Exists for the Glory of God

God’s Mission for CHBC: CHBC will be a church that glorifies God as we Equip believers, Exalt Christ, and Extend the gospel.

 “The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” (2 Tim. 2:2)

Sunday School is the primary means by which the church can accomplish the mission God has for His church, and therefore achieve the vision God has for His church. Sunday School groups should help each attendee focus on evangelism, discipleship, fellowship, ministry, and worship 

I am writing about Sunday School this week because Sunday is our Celebrate Sunday School Sunday. Our preschool, children, and student ministries will be promoted to the next grade this Sunday. All of us will enjoy a snack in the hallway as we go to our classes and begin another year engaging in our Sunday morning small groups.

Sunday School equip believers by studying the Bible week in and week out, applying the truth of the Bible to the lives of those in each group. Sunday School helps to focus the attention of the participant on the person and work of Jesus Christ. By being in a small group together we are encouraged by the faith of one another, which keeps Christ as the focus of our lives. Sunday School puts us into contact with other members of our church who come from a variety of backgrounds, work experiences, and neighborhoods, reminding us that there are people all over our city and the world who need to hear about the good news of Jesus Christ.

If you love the vision of being part of a church that exists for God’s glory, then you need to join us on the journey of equipping, exalting, and extending. That means finding a place in the Sunday School. Please join us Sunday Morning at 9 AM for Celebrate Sunday School and find a class where you can pursue the vision of CHBC with others on a life journey like you.

By His Grace and For His Glory,

Pastor Mark

CHBC Connect for July 19, 2024

God’s Vision for CHBC: 3 Piers, 3 Pillars, and 3 Purposes
3 Piers: Centrality of the Scriptures; The Lordship of Christ; and the Glory of God

“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; ¹⁷ so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” (2 Tim. 3:16-17)

When we talk about the vision of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, we must first talk about the foundation upon which God established the church. We define that foundation with three distinct piers, or foundation stones. The first of those piers is the centrality of the Scriptures.

Apart from God Himself, nothing is more enduring or more necessary. A church is not a church and cannot function as a church if it ignores the word of God or makes the word of God serve its own ideas of purposes.

Since the Scripture is inspired by God the church must not treat it as suggestive or relative to time and culture. The church must embrace it as timeless, powerful, and authoritative. We make the Word of God the base of all we are and all we do. 

How do we accomplish this part of our vision? First, by keeping it central to our corporate worship. Second, by using the Bible as the curriculum of each of our Sunday morning Sunday school and Bible study classes. Third, by consulting the Bible in determining the polity and practice of the church. Last, by following its central theme of the gospel as the mission of every ministry and activity.

By His Grace and For His Glory,

Pastor Mark