The Partnership Journey
“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the Gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
The Apostle Paul to the Church at Philippi, 62 AD
(Philippians 1:3-6)
What's the Partnership Journey?
To be sure, it's not your run-of-the-mill membership class!
We believe that being a partner at Christ Community is a public statement of faith, ownership, stewardship, and responsibility for the life and gifts God has deposited in you and, as a result, within our growing church family. It’s more than just sitting through a class, receiving some helpful information about us, signing a piece of paper, and having an interview.
Guided by Christ Community's purpose statement, our desire is that the partnership process will serve as a catalyst for your personal involvement in the journey of spiritual transformation through community among us. It also helps us consider how we can best support God’s activity in your life and enfold you into His work in progress here at Christ Community.
Finally, we sincerely hope that the Partnership Journey will be an invitation for you to explore what it means for you to live out the mission and values of Christ Community in personal, practical ways.
Hear what those who have participated in the Partnership Journey have to say ...
What's Expected Of People Who Participate?
The Partnership Journey is a seven-week interactive learning experience to help you grow in your relationship with Christ as you grow to understand and more fully embrace the unique DNA of Christ Community. Affirming the journey we share together, our goal is also to help you develop relationships with other people over the course of the Journey.
Each week begins with a meal, followed by teaching from Pastor Alan as he unpacks segment by segment of our church’s purpose statement. Integrated with this teaching is Christ Community’s story to-date, as well as our doctrinal distinctives, values, and other information about our church and its ministry.
Preceding and immediately following each week’s teaching is a small group dialog and life application discussion led by Pastor Bruce and others. This involves reflecting on your unfolding life story with Jesus and His activity in your life today. There are also some spiritual reflection activities we encourage you to do at home each week. In addition, each person is asked to consider the unique contribution God is inviting them to make in serving and extending community to more and more people.
On week seven, the Partnership Journey concludes with each person being given the opportunity to affirm a Partnership Covenant, should they choose, reflecting the alignment of their spiritual journey with the journey of Christ Community. Shortly after each Partnership Journey, new partners will be welcomed at our weekend worship services.
F.A.Q.S. ...
When and Where Are Partnership Journeys Held?
Partnership Journeys are held three times a year, beginning in September (Fall), January (Winter) and April (Spring). The next Partnership Journey is scheduled for Wednesday evenings, beginning on January 18, 2012, from 6:30-8:30pm, beginning with dinner on each evening. Each Partnership Journey class is held in the Fireside Room (Room 50) on Christ Community's 15th Street campus.
What About the Kids?
There will be on-site childcare/programming for children birth—grade 5 for no charge. Parents must make arrangements for children elementary age and older. All children should be fed prior to coming.
Must I Attend Every Week?
Yes! When you sign-up, please plan to be present for each of the weekly sessions. If a one-time absence occurs, however, for whatever reason, we’ll make a teaching manuscript available. If you’re absent more than one time though, we’ll ask you to join the next Journey. Each week's teaching in conjunction with the group discussion is a vital part of the Partnership process.
How Can I Sign Up?
You can sign up for the next Partnership Journey by clicking here. Or you may contact Jenny Hooten (353-1159, x215, jennyh@cccgreeley.org). Classes have filled up quickly, so we’d encourage you to sign-up ASAP, preferably by one week prior to the start of the Partnership Journey.