Session 2
United by One Vision Frame đ
At RLCC, we have one Vision Frame that guides everything we do. It has four important components that help us understand who we are and what weâre all about:
1) Our Mission đŻ
To reach out to those who feel lost and help them discover real life in Christ together with others in Christian communities.
Whatâs real life in Christ?
It means living by faith in Jesusânot just for ourselves but for others too. This is the kind of life God wanted for everyone from the very beginning, which He gives through His Son, Jesus (John 10:10). Itâs a life full of loveâlove for God and love for othersâcoming from a heart changed by Jesus and powered by the Holy Spirit through Godâs Word. (See Matthew 22:34-40)
It means living by faith in Jesusânot just for ourselves but for others too. This is the kind of life God wanted for everyone from the very beginning, which He gives through His Son, Jesus (John 10:10). Itâs a life full of loveâlove for God and love for othersâcoming from a heart changed by Jesus and powered by the Holy Spirit through Godâs Word. (See Matthew 22:34-40)
What is a Christian Community?
Itâs a group of believers where Jesusâ presence, power, and purpose are alive and active in real life. We call this process âcommunityship.â This happens through the Word of God, the Spirit of God, the people of God, and the servants of God.
Itâs a group of believers where Jesusâ presence, power, and purpose are alive and active in real life. We call this process âcommunityship.â This happens through the Word of God, the Spirit of God, the people of God, and the servants of God.
In these communities, we focus on three core activities (this is our DNA!):
- Discipleship (learning to follow Jesus to become like Him and do what He does)
- Nurturing Relationships (building genuine friendships to grow together)
- Apostolic Mission (sharing the gospel about Jesus with others)
2) Marks of Success â
We know weâre succeeding when more and more people from all walks of life experience real life in Christ together in many different Christian Communitiesâboth face-to-face and online. Real life in Christ, therefore, looks like the following:
- Change of Affections - Members are learning to love Godâs Word, worship, prayer, and other people in RLCC more.
- Increasing Commitment - Members are seeing themselves as part of RLCC and getting more involved in its life and ministry over time.
- Identity in and Intimacy with Christ - Members are finding their true significance in Jesus, not in things or people around them.
- Life-giving Relationships - Members are focusing on building strong, healthy relationships with othersâfamily, friends, small groups, RLCC, and even those who donât know God yet.
- Stewardship Habits - Members are learning to use their time, talents, and treasures in ways that honor God.
- People-Oriented Ministry - Members are serving others by using their gifts to help meet real needs, not just doing tasks.
- Spiritual Leadership - Members are becoming spiritual leaders who live like Jesus and help others grow in faith wherever they are.
3) Our Method đ ď¸
Our method or way of accomplishing our Vision Frame involves three main systems:
1. REACH System đśââď¸đ¤đĽ
REACH stands for âReaching Everyone and Converting Hearts.â
This is where we focus on three strategic activities: GO, BRING, and JOINâgoing out to others, inviting them in, and helping them be part of our community.
This is where we focus on three strategic activities: GO, BRING, and JOINâgoing out to others, inviting them in, and helping them be part of our community.
2. CORE System đą
CORE stands for âCreating Ongoing Renewal Environments.â
Here we help people CARE, BUILD, and MOBILIZE our members, so they can grow in faith, maturity, and service to the Lord. This is really the heart of RLCC!
Here we help people CARE, BUILD, and MOBILIZE our members, so they can grow in faith, maturity, and service to the Lord. This is really the heart of RLCC!
We do this through:
- Church-wide events đď¸
- Community events đď¸
- Circle groups đ¤ (small groups of various kinds)
- Courses đ
3. LEAD System đ
LEAD stands for âLeadership Empowerment and Development.â
This system focuses on implementing our SPOT, TRAIN, and ASSIGN/SEND strategies for developing leaders from the ground up to serve in different ministries. We believe in organic leadership development. In other words, we develop our own leaders from within our church systems.
This system focuses on implementing our SPOT, TRAIN, and ASSIGN/SEND strategies for developing leaders from the ground up to serve in different ministries. We believe in organic leadership development. In other words, we develop our own leaders from within our church systems.
4) Our Motivations â¤ď¸đĽ (what keeps us going)
- Faith in the Gospel âď¸
The Good News is this: Through faith in Jesus, anyone can experience a life better than anything this world offersâand it lasts forever!
- Hope in the New Creation đ
The new heaven and new earth will come when Jesus returns. But it also starts now as the Holy Spirit works in us and through the church.
- Love for God and Others đ
Godâs love comes first. Because He loves us, we are motivated to love Him and others in return. (See 1 John 4:7-12)
We're excited for you! đ
Weâre excited that you are considering to be part of RLCCâs journey to experience real life in Christâtogether! Letâs grow, serve, and love as one big family. You are invited!
If you have any questions or want to get involved, just askâweâd love to help! đ
âLove the Lord your God with all your heartâŚand love your neighbor as yourself.â â Matthew 22:37-39 â¤ď¸