Church Secretary Church Media Librarian Events Curriculum Outlines Download the series you are interested in for 2001-2002. Screening Application You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these documents. M.A.P. also focuses on other biblical principles such as the leadership of the church and the importance of prayer in undergirding its work. Those who are evaluating their church must look at the church's relationship to both groups. Believers and unbelievers are grouped together for corporate worship and open groups.
Worship welcomes new people and focuses on celebration, proclamation and evangelism.
Open groups also welcome newcomers and include foundational, evangelistic Bible study and opportunities for believers and unbelievers to build and strengthen relationships. Unbelievers are introduced to the gospel and, hopefully, are led to Christ. In the second and third stages, leaders look at how the church develops and matures believers and equips them to serve in ministry. Developing believers focuses on closed groups designed to equip believers to serve. Equipping may focus on skills, knowledge or both, along with accountability.