CORN Life Groups – Vision Casting | Pastor Josh Trevino
Vision Statement
Life Groups at their core are simply a gathering of Spirit indwelt people who have intentional, growing relationships with the Lord and each other, and who use those relationships to help fulfill Christ’s mission for the Church. COTRN Life Groups have a threefold purpose:
- Community
- Discipleship
- Evangelism and Church Growth.
Discipleship – Matthew 28:19 (NIV)
Bible Study and Discussion – Psalm 19:9-11 (NIV) & 2 Peter 1:3-4 (NIV)
Corporate Prayer – Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
Evangelism and Church Growth – Acts 1:8 (NIV)
Seven Things The Bible Says About Community
1) Ephesians 4:11-16 (NIV) – Christian community is essential for spiritual maturity.
2) 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV) – Various spiritual gifts distributed to various believers.
3) Hebrews 10:23-25 (NIV) – Motivation and Encouragement
4) 1 John 1:7 (NIV) – Elementary Christianity
5) John 17:20-23 (NIV) – Witness for Christ
6) Matthew 18:19-20 (NIV) – Community empowers our prayer.
7) John 15:12-13 (NIV) – Fulfillment of the New Commandment
A Picture of the Early Church – Acts 2:41-47 (NIV)