Strengthening Discipleship by Implementing Missional Communities for Members and Attenders at Berean Baptist Church in Mansfield, Ohio

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to strengthen discipleship at Berean Baptist Church in Mansfield, Ohio, by implementing missional communities as the primary strategy for spiritual growth for members and attenders. Chapter 1 explores the background of Berean Baptist Church and current ministry challenges. Chapter 2 provides strong biblical support for the conviction that devoted followers of Jesus should live in missional community. This chapter provides an exegesis of Matthew 28:18-20, John 17, Acts 2:42-47, and Romans 12. Chapter 3 describes the effective form of missional community in an American context. Chapter 4 describes the preparation and steps taken to implement missional community at Berean Baptist Church. Chapter 5 concludes the project with an evaluation of the project’s goals and purpose.