VIDEO SERIES · GOSPEL CITY NETWORK

About this Video Series

This series help us consider assumptions we have of the church. Chris takes us through the church’s identity, characteristics, function, and purpose. He also discusses the necessity of membership and physical gathering.

The videos on Rediscover Church discusses:

  • Who the church is meant to be
  • Core characteristics of healthy churches
  • How the church is birthed and built by the Word
  • The gathering and scattering of the church in its purpose and mission
  • An understanding of physically gathering and
  • A discussion on the need for membership

Introduction to the Video Series

EP1: What is the Church?

Chris packs a lot into these videos covering the definition and charaterisation of the church. He also highlights the shift in emphasis from identity of the church to her function since the Reformation period.

EP2: The Centrality of Biblical Teaching

Biblical teaching is at the center of church life, from her formation to maturation and multiplication. For the church to exist, the Word of God must be proclaimed and the people must believe.

EP3: Does Membership Matter?

The elders of the church needs to know they are accountable to oversee. The brethren need to know what they can do the “one anothering” with, and there are practical matters like doctrinal alignment and more …

EP4: The Church’s Role in the Great Commission

The church is brought into being to glorify God through obedience. Dr Chris speaks about a) the cycle of gathering to disciple and build up and b) the scattering to proclaim the Gospel and to make more disciples.

EP5: Is it Necessary for Churches to Gather Physically?

Is it necessary to gather physically? This has been a talking point since the onset of the pandemic. How would you address this in your church? Chapter 3 of the book discusses this in some detail.

Meet the Speaker

Chris A.

Church Planter, Elder, Lecturer at Seminary

Chris A. has a PhD, teaches, and trains Christian leaders around Southeast Asia. He is married and has 5 children. He loves seeing Christian churches grasp and spread the gospel.

Resources

In Rediscover Church, Collin Hansen and Jonathan Leeman discuss why church is essential for believers and God’s mission. Through biblical references and personal stories, they show readers God’s true intention for corporate gathering: to spiritually strengthen members as individuals and the body of Christ. In an age of church-shopping and livestreamed services, rediscover why the future of the church relies on believers gathering regularly as the family of God.

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What is an ideal church, and how can you tell? How does it look different from other churches? More importantly, how does it act differently, especially in society? Many of us aren’t sure how to answer those questions, even though we probably have some preconceived idea. But with this book, you don’t have to wonder any more.

Mark Dever seeks to help believers recognize the key characteristics of a healthy church

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God calls us to be “devoted to one another in love” (Romans 12:10). What does this look like for us today? How can we be the kind of church member who makes a real difference? This timely and engaging book by Tony Merida explores what church is, why being part of it is exciting, and why it’s worthy of our love and commitment.

Whether you’re new to your local church or have been attending for some time, this book will re-energize you with God’s vision for the local church.

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