TBC 101 1 Welcome to Trinity Bible Church presents... TBC 101 Introducing the Family.

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Welcome to Welcome to

Trinity Bible Church presents...Trinity Bible Church presents...

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Introducing the FamilyIntroducing the Family

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Seminar Outline:Seminar Outline:

Section 1Section 1 - Trinity Bible Church’s Journey

Section 2Section 2 - Salvation

Section 3Section 3 - Who is Trinity Bible Church

Section 4Section 4 - What Trinity Bible Church Believes

Section 5Section 5 - How Trinity Bible Church Operates

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Section 1: Section 1: Trinity Bible Church - The JourneyTrinity Bible Church - The Journey

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The JourneyThe Journey

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Section 2: Section 2: SalvationSalvation

1. What does it mean to be a Christian?

2. Why am I here?

3. What is my problem?

4. What is the answer?

5. What should my response be?

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BaptismBaptism

Who should be baptized?

• Every person who has accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour.

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BaptismBaptism

What is the Purpose of Baptism?• Baptism is symbolic in nature.

• Baptism does not save you. We believe it is an outward picture of what has happened inside.

• It pictures Christ’s death, burial and resurrection .

• It pictures my new creation as a Christian.

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• It is a way to publicly show that you are a Christian and to openly identify with him.

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BaptismBaptism

Why Should I be baptized?• Because the Lord commands it.

• The example of the New Testament believers.

• To follow Christ’s example.

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BaptismBaptism

Why Baptism by Immersion?• Because the Jesus was baptized that way.

• In the New Testament, every baptism was by immersion.

• Baptism comes from the Greek word ‘baptzio’ which is translated to immerse.

• Immersion shows the picture Paul gives in Romans 6:3-4 of Christ’s death, burial and resurrection.

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Lord’s SupperLord’s Supper

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Why Observe the Lord’s Supper?• Christ commands it.

• Christ desired that it be continued.

• It is a symbol. The wine and bread in a symbolic way represent and remind us of the body and blood of Christ. It .......

✓reminds us of the death of Christ for us.

✓proclaims the Gospel.

✓points to the future.

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Who Should Take the Lord’s Supper• Only those who have Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour.

• If you take the Lord’s Supper in an unworthy manner, you will be judged.

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More Questions?

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How Do I Prepare Myself for The Lord’s Supper

• Self Examination.

• By turning from and confessing our sins.

• By restoring broken relationships.

• By carefully considering what it all means.

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Section 3: Section 3: What is Trinity Bible Church All About What is Trinity Bible Church All About

Our MissionOur Mission Our VisionOur Vision

Our CultureOur Culture

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Section 3: Section 3: What is Trinity Bible Church All AboutWhat is Trinity Bible Church All About

A pattern of shared basic assumptions that the group learned as it solved its problems of external adaptation and internal integration, that has worked well enough to be considered valid and therefore, to be taught to new members as the correct way to perceive, think and feel in relation to those problems.

- Edgar Schein


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Three Levels of Culture

✓Visible Things

✓Values

✓View of Reality

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Trinity Bible Church exists to introduce people to Jesus Christ, develop them to mature in Him and equip them to serve Him, in order that they will enhance God’s reputation in the world.

Our MissionOur Mission

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Trinity Bible Church will love the people of Osgoode, the surrounding communities and the rest of the world just like Jesus does.

Our VisionOur Vision

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Our Values:Our Values:Our Values:Our Values: �Unity

�People

�Service

�Discipleship

�Excellence

�Leadership

�Prayer

�God’s Word

�Worship

�Community (Internal Focus)

�Outreach (External Focus)

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Section 4: Section 4: What Trinity Bible Church BelievesWhat Trinity Bible Church Believes

What Guides Us

•In essential beliefs we must have unity

•In Non-Essential Beliefs we allow liberty

•In All our beliefs we show charity(love)

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1. The Inspiration and Authority of the Scriptures2. The Trinity of the Godhead3. The Deity and Virgin Birth of Our Lord Jesus

Christ

6. The Total Depravity of Humans

4. The Personality, Deity and Present Mission of

the Holy Spirit

7. Salvation by Grace Through Faith

5. The Fall of Humanity

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8. The Atonement of the Blood of Christ

9. Regeneration by the Holy Spirit

10. The Believer’s Eternal Security

11. Sanctification

12. The Baptism With the Holy Spirit

13. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

14. The Unity of the True Church in the Mystical

Body of Christ

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15. The Pre-Millennial Coming of our Lord

16. The Resurrection of the Body

17. The Eternal Blessedness of the Saved and the

Eternal Punishment of the Lost

18. The Personality of Satan

19. Divine Healing of the Body

20. Baptism

21. The Lord’s Supper

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Section 5: Section 5: How Trinity Bible Church is GovernedHow Trinity Bible Church is Governed

Church GovernanceChurch Governance

“The Board”The Board of Directors

Congregation

God

Input from Congregation

Guided by the Word of God

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Leadership PositionsLeadership Positions

EldersElders

Governing ElderGoverning Elder

Shepherding ElderShepherding Elder

{{•The Board of Directors

•Responsible for:

✦decision-making

✦spiritual leadership

✦managing affairs of church

✦prayer

{{•pastoral needs of the congregation

•Spiritual leadership in:

✦worship

✦prayer

✦ministry

✦counseling

✦discipleship

✦discipline

•Pastor

•Elder

•Overseer

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Leadership PositionsLeadership Positions

Deacons (Deaconesses)Deacons (Deaconesses)•servant

•specific responsibilities

•orderly management and operation of the church

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MembershipMembership

What We Ask of Those who Join Trinity Bible ChurchWhat We Ask of Those who Join Trinity Bible Church

1. That you have trusted Christ for salvation.

2. That you be a committed disciple of Christ.

3. That you participate in ministry, join a community group and actively seek teaching as it is offered..

4. That you will be involved in worship.

5. That you are wholeheartedly committed to this church and evidence it by signing the membership commitment.

6. That you do what the Bible says that every Christian should do.

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Conflict ResolutionConflict Resolution

Conflict is a difference in opinion or purpose that frustrates someone’s goals or desires.

- Ken Sande ‘The Peacemaker’

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Major Sources•Church ministry involves change - change

produces conflict.

•None of us is perfect

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Why Conflict Develops• Personality Differences

• Differences in Ministry Approach

• Power Struggles

• Theological Disagreements

• Loss of Focus on the Purpose or Vision

• Differences in Values

•Certain People Prone to Conflict

Andrew Seidel, Charting a Bold Course

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At TBC our goal is to resolve conflict using peacemaking responses.

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Step #1Step #1 A private contact will be made with the member.

Step #2Step #2 If it cannot be resolved, a more public contact with the member is made where at least two other witnesses are present.

Step #3Step #3 The matter will be brought before the church body as a whole and the member will be exhorted to seek to correct the problem.

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