At the beginning of this ministry year, we launched a new focus on discipleship! It remains our top priority as we sense God's desire to not only increase our community at Bent Tree but also to foster a deeper connection among us, growing our faith both individually and as a family of believers.
This emphasis has led to several shifts in how we function and what we have going on around Bent Tree, and will continue to do so as we roll out more plans in the coming months. We’ve worked behind the scenes in every ministry area to see where we are and what we need to do to grow in our discipleship together.
Discipleship is a lifelong journey of intentionally discovering who Jesus is, who we are in him, and the joy of intimacy with him; Actively depending on the Holy Spirit as he transforms us from within into Christ’s likeness; Joyfully partnering with Jesus as he lives through us and sends us into the world for his purposes.
As we gather together, we know God is doing something incredible in our midst, and we can’t wait to experience more of what he has for us. Learning more of the joy of the intimate relationship with have with Jesus and what that means about or identity, living a life of dependence on the Spirit to live in us, minister to our souls, and flow out through us to the world around us as we partner with Jesus to bring his kingdom into every area of our lives, relationships, communities, and world – God is inviting us to continue to explore the depths of faith in ways that makes a tangible difference in our lives.
