Our volunteers are the lifeblood of the movement of God at Lifestyle Church. Every week, lives are changed because hundreds of people contribute not only their hearts, but also their hands to the vision of seeing people far from God experience life in Christ! Whether it’s greeting our guests, caring for a baby, photo/videography, or running lights, you can play an integral role in what God is doing here!
Maybe you’ve been to Lifestyle Church a few times, but you are wondering—“How do I find my place in this church family?” “That place where I can enjoy meaningful relationships, grow in God and perhaps even put my gifts to use.” Then you don’t want to miss our foundation class!
FOUNDATIONS 101
The Foundations 101 class is intended for those who seek membership or to become more involved in ministry at Lifestyle Church in any capacity.
The class is offered within the same eight-week rotation as “DTS” Discipleship Training School.
Upon completion of this eight-week course, class participants will be classified as “members”, and able to volunteer in various areas of opportunity within Lifestyle Church.
At the final class meeting, class participants will be presented with areas that are open for volunteer participation. This will be the first opportunity for class graduates to get connected in ministry.
Class participants that successfully complete this course will be presented before the congregation for Foundations Graduation (per schedule availability) and receive a certificate of completion. After successfully completing Foundations 101, the next best step to consider is THRIVE 202.
Let us help you find your spot right here at Lifestyle Family!
1.0 -FOUNDATION.
You were designed to be a part of a church family. And that’s exactly what Lifestyle Church is intended to be – your family. A healthy family has common beliefs, vision and commitment. That’s why at Lifestyle Church we want to share with you what we believe and where we’re going.
God wants all of us to grow in fellowship, discipleship, ministry, evangelism and worship. It’s by balancing those five purposes that we truly live out God’s plan for our lives. More than anything else, the Lifestyle family wants to come beside you and watch you grow in all five of these areas.
Foundation 101 is our basic introduction to our church family and is designed to clearly explain who and what our church is. At the end of the class there will be an opportunity for you to decide whether to complete the process by joining Lifestyle or to wait and decide at another time. No pressure whatsoever, we want you to be comfortable with whichever you choose. If you decide that Lifestyle Church is not where God is leading you, we’ll be happy to help you find another church.
To sign up for a Foundation 101 class, please contact Brother Mike Odaba or Click here to register.
2.0 – THRIVE SPIRITUAL MATUTRITY 202
All Christians eventually ask the same questions: How can I get closer to God? How can I live more and more like Jesus? How can I grow in my faith? Where do I start? Thrive 201 is designed to answer these and many other questions.
During Thrive 201, you will learn four habits that will energize or renew your spiritual life. First, through Thrive 201, you will learn practical steps to making time with God a powerful part of every day through personal devotion to Bible reading and study. You will also receive helpful tips on overcoming the largest obstacles you’ll face as you get started.
Second, every growing Christian needs to talk with God. This is called prayer. For some, talking to God is intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. In Thrive 201, you’ll discover that God desires conversation with you and He’s much more interested in you authentically talking with him than He is in critiquing your prayers. So, to get you started, you’ll learn a pattern for prayer taken right out of the life of Jesus Christ.
A third area that is covered is financial generosity (Tithes and Offering). Admittedly, this is a sensitive subject because few things give a more piercing look into our spiritual lives than how we choose to handle our financial resources. This section will help you take a healthy look at priorities and what really matters in life.
Finally, you’ll clearly see the value of Christian relationships. At Lifestyle Church, there are major many opportunities to fellowship with other Christians. First, there’s the larger group worship experience at the weekend services. Second, there are smaller Care Groups, where you can connect with other believers in a deeper, more personal way.
To sign up for a Thrive 201 class, please contact Brother Mike Odaba or Click here to register. You must be a member of Lifestyle Church to attend this class
3.0 – IDENTITY
When you became a Christian, God gave you salvation and the hope of eternity in heaven. He also gave you purpose and significance in your life now. He has given each of us the opportunity to serve others and make a real difference in someone’s life. When you serve others in Jesus’ name, that’s called ministry.
At Lifestyle Church, we believe that every member of our church is a minister. This is what Identity 301 is all about. During this class, you will learn how God can use your Spiritual Gifts, your Heart (passions), your Abilities, Personality and Experiences to minister to others in need. This is Identifying your place in the ministry.
First, God gave you a special ability when you started following Him. We call this a Spiritual gift. God gave this gift to build up your church family and reach out to the world with Christ’s love.
God also gave you unique passions and heart for particular activities, subjects and circumstances. God uses the things we feel deeply about to show us where we can serve. This is how people learn to serve with joy and not get burned out.
Third, in Identity 301, you’ll be given time to assess your Abilities which have been with you even before you became a Christian and you’ll see how these will help you in your life assignment.
Finally, you’ll be able to reflect on the multitude of experiences in your life which have been used by God to mold you for ministry. The experiences of life help us know how to heal hurts of people in our church and in our community. All this combined, will let you Identify your PLACE for ministry.
To sign up for a Identity 301 class, please contact Brother Mike Odaba or Click here to register. You must be a member of Lifestyle Church to attend this class.
4.0 -IMPACT (YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE).
God created everyone of us with a Specific purpose. That personal, yet church-wide purpose, means connecting flawed human beings with our perfect and eternal God. Your own story of how God has worked in your life
is one of the most effective tools you have for connecting people to God. In 401, you’ll learn to share your personal encounter story to your neighbor, offices, schools and around the world.
By using your own gifts, personality and story, you’ll touch people only you can touch. Your life experiences can be a bridge to a friend or family member who is seeking Christ.
God’s global plan includes reaching people from every nation with the good news of Jesus Christ. In Impact 401, you’ll get a glimpse of what God is doing throughout the world to bring His people to Himself. You’ll also find out how you can be part of His global plan.
Impact 401 will be offered as a Life Ministry Class. To sign up for Impact 401 class, please contact Brother Mike Odaba or Click here to register. You must be a member of Lifestyle Church to attend this class.