Starting February 12th, we will begin an 11 week class on the Persecuted Church. Here is an overview of the schedule for each week.
Missions: Persecuted Church
Facilitators: Whitt Madden & Russ Kegel
Hundreds of millions of Christians today suffer severe discrimination, imprisonment, torture, kidnappings, and even death… because they have decided to follow Jesus Christ. Let us stand and be one with them, sharing the story of the persecuted Church. inspiring compassion for persecuted Christians, and empowering action on behalf of the persecuted Church.
What is the Persecuted Church?
Introduction to the persecuted Church and what God’s Word has to say about persecution.
Open Doors and the World Watch List
Introduction to the Open Doors organization, and the top 50 countries where Christians are most persecuted.
One With Them in God’s Word
Joining the millions who share our faith but not our freedom.
One With Them in Worship
Becoming one with the persecuted Church in worship.
One with Them in Community
What we can learn from the persecuted about living together in community.
One With Them in Power
Power being made perfect in Weakness.
One With Them in Prayer
Prayer is the Real Battle
One With Them in Generosity
Materialism and the Gospel
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
A day to start praying for the persecuted
Taking Action
Making a difference in the lives of the persecuted
Having a Frontline Faith
Putting on the armor of God
Resources:
- http://www.opendoorsusa.org
- http://www.onewiththem.com
- http://www.bethedomino.org/enduring-stories/
- http://www.facebook.com/EnduringStories
- http://www.compassdirect.org
Each week’s material will be posted on this website and linked on the Enduring Stories Facebook page. The Missions:Persecution class is a part of the Life In Christ University hosted by Benton First Missionary Baptist Church each Sunday night at 5:30 pm.
