Lesson 18

Question 1

List the two aspects of conversion experience:

Answer 1

A. Personal

B. Communal

Question 2

List one way in which churches can emphasise the communal aspect of conversion:

Answer 2

Through the whole congregation celebration of baptisms.

Question 3

What does real community seek to do?

Answer 3

Reveal strengths and weaknesses

Question 4

Whole church service opportunities are one way in which what can be cultivated?

Answer 4

Authentic community

Question 5

What does having a common purpose help believers to do?

Answer 5

Grow together as Christ’s body.

Question 6

If we insulate ourselves from the world and refuse to interact with believers, what can we no longer do?

Answer 6

Effectively influence the people around us.

Question 7

According to David K. Bernard, what three things happen when people get involved and connected?

Answer 7

A. They feel they belong

B. They feel important

C. They feel needed and wanted

Question 8

New converts need a place where they can do what?

Answer 8

Serve, just as they are.

Question 9

A healthy discipleship program should interview the new convert, determine his or her strengths, and then do what?

Answer 9

Develop an individualised plan to use those assets in ministry

Question 10

Why does the church exist?

Answer 10

To make disciples who make disciples.