Building the Unity of the Church at Our Savior's Church, Opelousas, Louisiana

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to equip members at Our Savior's Church with the knowledge of biblical trinitarianism for the purpose of creating a unified community.

The first chapter centers upon the ecclesiastical context in which unity is to be achieved. Attention is given to demographics, the church's history, and challenges that have arisen since the church's inception.

The second chapter provides biblical support and a theological foundation for ecclesiastical unity through the explication of the nature of the triune God who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

The third chapter addresses the how trinitarian concepts such as unity and diversity apply to marriage, church government, spiritual gifts, worship, and church membership.

The fourth chapter involves a detailed explanation of the implementation of the project which involves didactic instruction and personal and corporate application.

The fifth chapter concludes with an evaluation of the project's goals, along with an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses the project's content and application.