Definitions
OUTWARD FACING
1. Effective Personal Witness
I regularly look for and notice God at work in my life.
At any given moment, I could tell you what God is doing in my life, or share a recent God-moment.
I can explain the difference Jesus and my faith makes to me -my life and choices.
I can trace my spiritual story. I can see my place in God's story.
I regularly look for/take/grab opportunities to share my story with others- particularly those who don't share the same faith as me.
I'm convinced that God could use my story to change someone else's life.
2. Sacrificial Compassionate Mission
I consistently put others before myself.
My heart is regularly moved by compassion for the needs of others.
In response to my faith, I look for opportunities to engage in service and mission opportunities.
My love for Jesus is reflected in my love for others.
I look for ways to engage with the last, the least, and the lost.
At my own personal expense (money, time, resources, energy, patience, etc.) I help other people even when it costs me something.
I value the practice/discipline of self denial so others can experience the love of Jesus.
Following the example of Jesus, I find joy in serving somebody else.
I'm convinced that my relationship with Jesus is not solely for my own benefit, but for the benefit of others-I'm saved to save, and saved to serve.
3. Active Engagement in the World
I have circles of influence and levels of activity both inside and outside the church.
I have friends/spend time with friends who are not Christians-who don't know Jesus.
My not-yet-Christian friends know that I'm a Christian.
I'm engaged in areas other than church- work, school, friends, sports teams, community groups, etc.
I know my neighbours.
I know what's happening in, and am aware of the needs in the world.
I take time to make myself aware of the demographics, culture and needs in my world.
I have a diverse group of relationships.
I'm convinced that God is always at work in the world, even in places I would least expect-not just inside the church.
I believe Jesus sends his followers into the world.
