Following Jesus

by: Chris Larsen - Pastor of Spiritual Development

The last words of Jesus before He ascended into heaven were words of confidence to those who followed Him. Jesus told this emerging church that He has all authority in both heaven and earth, and with that confidence they were to go and make more followers. “Now that you see for certain that I’m in control of everything, tell others about me and show them what it really means to follow me” is a loose paraphrase of this challenge the Church has labeled “The Great Commission.”

At Lake Hills Church, we want to continue to remain on point with this Sovereign charge. As we look forward to 2008, the Spiritual Development team will be rolling out some brand new ministry opportunities that will help answer the question, “What does it really mean for me to follow Jesus?” The first new opportunity is a second level to our Membership class that will include understanding what a follower of Jesus believes, knows and does. We will also be unveiling a new weekday service opportunity with Mobile Loaves and Fishes where we can serve the needs of the poorest in Austin. We will also be offering more LHCi’s that will include Spiritual Disciplines, Defending your Faith, and How To Study The Scriptures On Your Own, among other things.

Keep watching the website and bulletin in the coming year for more details. The first Membership 201 class will be on January 13th during the 10:15 service. You can sign up at the Commit kiosk in the church foyer.

It’s going to be an exciting year! I can’t wait to see what God will do as we continue to redefine church for the city of Austin and beyond!