Membership classes

We believe that God’s Word teaches that there is a process to everything...including becoming like Him.  We call this process at PPWC “The Game Plan.”  Once a person receives Christ as their Savior, they need to continue to grow (round the bases).  Our goal is to see people come to know Jesus in a personal way...then continue to grow in that relationship by following a Biblical plan for growth.

 

Below the diagram, there is a brief explanation of each step around the “bases.”  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Explanation of PPWC Game Plan

 

Salvation

Accepted Christ at a church service, rally, revival, etc.

Accepted Christ as a result of a friend sharing their faith.

Accepted Christ while alone at the prompting of the Holy Spirit.

 

Baptism

Baptized during a beach baptism.

Baptized somewhere else.

 

Consistent Attendance

You attend the two main service times on a regular basis.

(Saturday evening or Sunday morning, and Wednesday night).

 

New Converts Class

You attend the 7-week New Converts Class

 

1st Base Class

You attend the 3-week 1st Base Class

 

Received Into Membership

You are taken into membership before the church congregation.

 

1st Base

Inviting Friends:

It become part of your natural pattern to invite unsaved friends to attend church with you.

 

Discipleship Class:

You become involved in a discipleship group.

Ladies’ Focus Group

Mens’ Accountability/Discipleship Group, etc

 

Sunday Connection Groups:

Attend one of the adult Sunday Connection Groups.

 

Learning to Share Your Faith:

Just Ask Me Class

Soul Winning Class

Evangelism Explosion

 

Ministry Involvement:

Begin to involve yourself in at least one of the many ministries available:

Hosts, Greeters, Shuttle Bus Drivers, Maintenance, Outreach, etc.

 

2nd Base Class

Attend and complete the 3-week class on maturity.  This class will teach you skills and give you tools to grow deeper in your relationship to Christ.

 

2nd Base

Tithing:

Begin or continue to give 10% of your income to the local church for the support of the ministry as God’s Word teaches.

 

Constant TAWG:

At this point, you should have developed a consistent Time Alone With God.  That means you should be reading your Bible and praying on a regular basis.

 

Ministry Assistance:

By now you should not only be involved in a ministry but helping out as an assistant.  This will help clarify your gifts and where God may want you to be involved.

 

Consistently Sharing Your Faith:

In your conversations with people you should be helping to direct them to God for answers to their questions by sharing what Christ means to you as often as you can.

 

Accountability:

Be looking for a person or persons who are spiritually ahead of you in the journey that you can stand with and by you as a mentor/partner to hold you steady on your spiritual journey.

 

3rd Base Class

Attend and complete the 3-week class held throughout the year.  This class will help you identify where God wants to use you in this church as well as in the world.  It meets during the Sunday School hour.

 

3rd Base

Ministry Leadership:

After completing the 3rd base class, you should have a deeper understanding of how you are built for ministry.  It is at this point that you should be pursuing a leadership role at PPWC according to your gifts and abilities.

 

Community Involvement:

We can all do our part in the community to make a difference.  It may involve becoming involved in politics or helping out at a school as a mentor to a student.  God may use some of you as a Big Brother or Big Sister to a child in the area.  Our community is the world that God has called us to.  It is there that we make a difference.

 

Missions Involvement:

We believe that all of us have the responsibility to share the good news of Christ around our neighborhoods as well as around the world.  It is at this point that you may want to join a missions team, feed the homeless, or volunteer at a prison.

 

Life Long Learning:

It is said that a good leader never stops learning.  We believe that as Christians, it is important to read, attend seminars, listen to CDs, etc.  By doing this, we become life long learners and continue to grow in our walk with Christ.

Class Schedule (2008)

 

New Converts Class.............................................. 2/17, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23

Membership Class (1st Base)......................................................... 4/6, 4/13, 4/20

2nd Base............................................................................................. 4/27, 5/4, 5/11

3rd Base.............................................................................................. 5/18, 5/25, 6/1