here<\/a>). Our desire is for more gospel-preaching churches to be in this area to minister to the growing life of the city there.<\/p>\n4. What will be similar to DSC about Christ Church?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Theology<\/li>\n
- Commitment to Expositional Preaching through books of the Bible<\/li>\n
- Music<\/li>\n
- Children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Ministry philosophy<\/li>\n
- Plurality of Elders<\/li>\n
- A high and serious view of membership<\/li>\n
- Missions (ongoing support of SNAP as well as partnerships, at some level, with Native America and the Achi)<\/li>\n
- Community Group ministry<\/li>\n
- Mission and Vision (spreading God\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s glory broader and deeper through worship, community, and mission)<\/li>\n
- Regional network affiliation with The Gospel Coalition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
5. What will be different than DSC about Christ Church?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Location<\/li>\n
- Time \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Because we will be tenants of The Cathedral of St. John, our corporate gathering will meet at 5 pm on Sunday evenings<\/li>\n
- Church service \u00e2\u20ac\u201c a higher liturgy with a weekly call to worship, corporate confession of sin and profession of faith, Scripture reading, preaching, communion, and benediction<\/li>\n
- No Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s\/Women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s\/Youth ministries \u00e2\u20ac\u201c though we will not have structured ministries in these areas, we will still do ministry to men, women, and youth, primarily through the context of our community groups and personal discipleship<\/li>\n
- Denominational affiliation with the Southern Baptist Convention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
6. What are good reasons to want to go?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- The Great Commission \u00e2\u20ac\u201c if you are convinced that the primary means of Kingdom expansion is church planting, then you should be excited about Christ Church. Most will stay and some will go, but The Great Commission (evangelism and discipleship) should be the primary motive for wanting to be part of this plant\u00e2\u20ac\u201deverything else is secondary.<\/li>\n
- Love for the Local Church \u00e2\u20ac\u201c your love for Desert Springs should fuel a desire for more outposts like it around the city<\/li>\n
- Ownership of something new and growing \u00e2\u20ac\u201c perhaps you have an entrepreneurial spirit and love to see new things begun for the glory of God. One word of caution is needed, though: at some point Christ Church will no longer be new\u00e2\u20ac\u201dit will become an established and aging church.<\/li>\n
- Geography \u00e2\u20ac\u201c perhaps you live, or work, or play in the downtown area and have been longing for a gospel community presence there<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
7. What are not so good reasons to want to go?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Just to be part of a small church (Lord willing, we will not remain small)<\/li>\n
- Running from conflict at DSC<\/li>\n
- Problems with leadership at DSC<\/li>\n
- Desire for more church leadership or a power grab<\/li>\n
- A feeling of under-appreciation at DSC<\/li>\n
- Looking for a fresh start or a jump start in your Christian walk<\/li>\n
- You just really like Nathan or Clint<\/li>\n
- Preferential issues (cookies, music volume, the style or fashions at DSC, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
8. What will it cost us to leave?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- While we aren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t leaving the country, relational dynamics with long-term friends, family, community groups, children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s friends, pastors at DSC will all change<\/li>\n
- The commute to downtown could get old<\/li>\n
- For four months of the year, we will be worshipping during afternoon and evening football games (including the Super Bowl)<\/li>\n
- As a church plant, Christ Church will not be the polished, well-oiled machine that DSC is<\/li>\n
- All hands must be on deck, and not just for setup and teardown for a couple of hours on Sundays (which will be minimal). But in Sunday worship and community group attendance; in service to the church (children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s ministry), in evangelism and discipleship, and in giving. In a larger church, it is easier to think that others will pick up the slack\u00e2\u20ac\u201dthis can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be with a church plant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
9. What should I do if I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m considering wanting be a part of the Core Team?<\/strong><\/p>\nEmail Nathan (nathan@desertspringschurch.org) or Clint (clint@desertspringschurch.org) to express interest; or pick up a handout at the Christ Church kiosk on Sundays and drop the tear-off in one of the offering boxes. Interest must be communicated by this Sunday, January 31, so that Nathan and Clint can begin scheduling individual meetings throughout February and March with those considering planting.<\/p>\n
10. What is the timeline for launch?<\/strong><\/p>\nAfter all interviews with those interested are completed, the DSC elders will review the list and form a Core Team that will be most strategic for both Christ Church and DSC. The Core Team will be notified by mid-April and asked to give a firm commitment by May 1. Beginning in early-August, the Core Team will begin meeting together on Sundays for closed services to solidify the DNA and vision of Christ Church, followed by a full-public launch in mid-November.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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