Christocentric Focus

Description

A healthy church recognizes that it is a community called together by Jesus Christ. It is committed to the worship of the triune God and is compelled by the good news of Jesus Christ to bear witness to the world.

Guiding Scripture Passages

Col. 3:12-17

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Considerations Regarding Your Score

• How focused is the worship service on Christ? Do the song lyrics focus on Jesus or on the congregation? How balanced is the order of the service?
• What ways are the activities/ministries of the church helping the congregation to focus on Christ?
• How is the congregation being equipped to spread the good news of Jesus Christ?