Equipping Disciples
Genesis Mission is to Become and Make Disciples. Genesis members commit to Love God, Love Neighbor, and Serve others.
A Disciple is a follower of Christ that Grows, Lives, and Shares their faith every day. Equipping Disciples is a 3 year, 6 course curriculum of foundational principles for becoming and making Disciples of Christ. All ages of the church participate. Course topics are:
- Why Christianity?
- The Christian World View
- Why the Bible?
- Why Prayer?
- The Ten Commandments
- Why Sacraments?
Equipping Disciples classes take place in February and October of each year during the Sunday Christian Education hour.
These classes along with other opportunities of Genesis missions and ministries will equip you to Grow, Live and Share your faith in the world.
You may view course handouts and videos here.
Basic Beliefs of a Disciple of Christ
God
GOD is the Creator of everything. He loves and rules over all Creation according to His perfect plan. He knows everything. He is in control of everything. His love and mercy endure forever. God exists as a Trinity of Persons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Jesus
JESUS Is the Messiah, the Son of God, that came to earth to save us. He is fully human and fully God. Jesus lived a sinless life, died for us in the cross, and rose from the death. His resurrection paid for our sins and restored our relationship with God.
People
God created PEOPLE to love Him and give Him glory. People are created in His image, but we are not perfect. We are sinners. Our sin separates us from God. Anyone who repents of sin and trust Jesus will be saved. Jesus is the only way to reach God.
Bible
The BIBLE is God’s Word that tells us what is true about God and about ourselves. The Bible is true and has no errors. It teaches us how to live according to God’s commandment to love Him, others, and yourself. God’s commands show us how life works best.
Church
The CHURCH is all Christians everywhere that gather to worship and serve God. Jesus is the head of the church. The church exists to glorify God by worshiping Him, showing His love, and telling others about Jesus.
Christian Life
CHRISTIANS should glorify God for who He is and what He does. We glorify God by loving and obeying Him. We obey God because He made us, He loves us, and His plans are good. Christians overcome sin with the help of the Holy Spirit, by reading God’s Word, by praying. Our goal is to become like Jesus.
Grow, Live and Share
Genesis has developed resources to help children, youth and adults become Disciples of Christ. Each tab on the tables below contains a list of actions each person can take to Grow, Live and Share their faith. Buttons at the bottom of each tab will take you to age specific resource pages.
Children
Parents help their children grow in faith by:
- Teaching Christian character and values through their example.
- Worshiping in community, developing prayer habits, Scripture reading, and reverence for God.
- Intentionally making God part of the family’s planning and decisions.
Parents help their children live their faith by:
- Building intentional time for God in the rhythm of their family life.
- Looking to connect everyday moments to the truths found in God’s Word.
- Keeping Christian family traditions and rituals that celebrate our faith and the relevance of God in our lives.
- Celebrating milestones, skills, and gifts while praising God from whom all blessings flow.
Parents help their children share their faith by:
- Teaching how to “love your neighbor” by serving others, seeking justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with the Lord. (Micah 5:6)
- Committing to share God’s blessings and resources: time, money, and skills for the goodness of others, and for God’s glory.
- Introducing children to the concept of stewardship and Creation Care responsibility.
- By serving in the church, participating in the Children’s ministry, and in the community through missions that build God’s kingdom on earth.
Youth
Students can grow in their faith by:
- Actively participating in a Sunday morning Bible class and other small group study opportunities
- Worshiping regularly in an intergenerational community
- Spending time with a mentor in the faith
- Joining with other youth at Unleashed Sundays to learn about Christian views on today’s issues
Students can live their faith by:
- Developing the habit of regular Bible reading, prayer and serving others
- Celebrating Christian traditions and rituals that demonstrate God’s participation in their lives
- Sharing the gifts God has given them by serving in the church body
- Allowing their faith to guide them in decisions
Students can share their faith by:
- Participating in the missions of the church and Unleashed Youth
- Being intentional in inviting others to join them in service and activities at Genesis
- Living a life that includes decision making that reveals Christ as their primary anchor
- Becoming leaders within the church family and using their gifts and experiences to support their fellow students in their faith journey
Adults
Adults can grow in faith by:
- Worshipping weekly with the congregation
- Attending Sunday Adult Christian Education classes
- Doing daily devotions / Bible readings
- Taking an Adult Bible study
- Spending time with church friends, and strengthening your faith together through prayer, support, and learning
Adults can live their faith by:
- Celebrating what God has given you and your family. Sending up special prayers of thanksgiving for what you have received from God.
- Incorporating daily practices of faith in your home such as saying prayers at meals, doing daily devotions, studying the Bible together.
- Celebrating Christian holidays and creating traditions with your family.
- Serving at the church.
- Loving Neighbor through Genesis Mission opportunities
- Attending worship and fellowship events at church
For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith as it is written, “The Righteous shall live by faith.”
Romans 1:17
Adults can share their faith with others by:
- Inviting a friend or neighbor to a church event or class
- Being kind and caring to those around you, taking something to a sick friend, encouraging a child in the neighborhood or church, serving at Dorcas Ministries, volunteering with Kingswood elementary
- Writing to church members unable to attend church
- Sending thank you notes to police, sheriffs, firefighters, teachers, medical care givers
- Teaching children, youth or adults in the church
- Encouraging each other and our staff at the church and preschool
You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses’, Now teach these truths to trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.
2 Timothy 2:2