CMBA Bulletin Board of Events for August 16th through September 7th
Friday, August 16th is Baptist Association Night with the Columbia Fireflies: Game Time: 7:05 p.m. Opponent: Rome Braves. Tickets: $9.00. Reserved Seating: Your group will enjoy the most relaxed setting at Segra Park in our reserved seating area! Promotions and Fun: Want to join in on the fun on the field? Check into Guests Services […]
Gospel Saturation Insight 180
Insight 180: “Coaching Questions: Why is modeling Mobilization for the people we lead so important to the overall goal of Gospel Saturation? How will identifying a corporate COA (Circle of Accountability) change the way you plan and strategize with your leadership team?” (Gospel Saturation Accelerator, p. 21) Download the full Gospel Saturation Accelerator — Gospel […]
Gospel Saturation Insight 179
Insight 179: “The second COA (Circle of Accountability) is represented by your local church membership. You want this circle to encompass the location where the majority of your people live, work, learn, and play. This circle will often be defined by the location of your church facility, but don’t worry if members or regular attenders […]
Gospel Saturation Insight 178
Insight 178: “Write down the names of three people, who are close to you yet far from God, whom you’ve met where you live, learn, work, or play. These names mark the starting point for Gospel Saturation and the epicenter for your work in the days ahead–they are your personal COA (Circle of Accountability).” (Gospel […]
Gospel Saturation Insight 177
Insight 177: “Gospel Saturation intentionality must be modeled personally before you can lead God’s people to own the lostness of a particular location. Pastors and kingdom leaders lead best when they have personal stories of missional engagement “ This geographical intentionality is not only descriptive of the first church, but a model for how the […]
Gospel Saturation Insight 176
Insight 176: “This geographical intentionality is not only descriptive of the first church, but a model for how the church takes responsibility for the lostness of a geography. The church should understand its mission in terms of a Circle of Accountability (COA). Until we take responsibility for a defined place, it is difficult to truly […]
Gospel Saturation Insight 175
Insight 175: “The first step in the process of mobilizing all of God’s people in all of the churches throughout a city is to develop a clear understanding of your Circle of Accountability (COA). Giving definition to a COA clarifies where we begin our missional efforts. You can define a COA in a few different […]
After 27 Years and a Church Relocation, Don Brock Has Guided Gateway Into a Vibrant, Accepting Church
Located in an economically, upscale community near a resort lake and with great public education, Gateway Baptist Church – or, simply Gateway – is a vibrant faith community near Ballentine with no real power structure and where half of the church is under the age of 18. Gateway began in 1975 when Columbia’s Eau Claire […]
Gospel Saturation Insight 174
Insight 174: “At the end of the day, a movement is something only God can do. Kingdom movement depends on the Holy Spirit using ordinary people to multiply the gospel in and from the harvest. We can’t manipulate a movement, but we can pray for a movement. We can’t manufacture a movement, but we can […]
Gospel Saturation Insight 173
Insight 173: Three foundational convictions that drive gospel saturation are, Conviction 1: When God moves in the world, He moves through all His people. Conviction 2: When God moves in the world, He moves through disciples and churches that multiply. Conviction 3: When God moves in the world, He moves through leaders who equip others […]