Starting Sunday, June 26th, all of PIBC’s adult Sunday School classes will be meeting together in the Fellowship Hall to begin the study of “I Am a Church Member” by Thom S. Rainer. Unfortunately, PIBC cannot purchase books for everyone. If you wish to read ahead, you are welcome to purchase your own copy.
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Ch1: “I Will Be a Functioning Church Member” Every member is vital to the body of Christ, but when many of the members fail to use their gifts, the church suffers.
Ch2: “I Will Be a Unifying Church Member” Church members have a responsibility to fight for (no pun intended) church unity at all times.
Ch3: “I Will Not Let My Church Be about My Preferences and Desires” This chapter is probably the most important. Serving others is what Jesus did and what He calls us to do within the church.
Ch4: “I Will Pray for My Church Leaders” Rainer emphasizes that God works through the prayers of believers –church members should diligently pray for their pastors and leaders.
Ch5: “I Will Lead My Family to Be Healthy Church Members” The church desperately needs more families who love the church and who worship, serve, and pray for the church.
Ch6: “I Will Treasure Church Membership as a Gift” The book ends by focusing on the need to see church membership as a precious gift. We need more church members who are grateful for the gift of the local church and their membership within the Body of Christ.