What is the Church? Part II (feat. Blake Holmes)

Watermark Equipping Podcast

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Episode 101 • May 26, 2023 people

Oren Martin, Caitlin Van Wagoner, and guest Blake Holmes finish out our 2-part series on the Church by discussing what scripture says about what makes for a healthy church and how we apply those principles at Watermark. Part I (01:19 - 24:18)What characteristics make up a healthy church?Preaching of the Word, membership, discipleship, elders, serving, church-discipline, evangelism, ordinancesExpositional PreachingDallas Willard's definition of discipleship: Discipleship is the process of becoming who Jesus would be, if He were you.Scripture Mentioned: 1 Timothy 3: 1-13, Titus 1, 2 Timothy 4:2, Matthew 16 and 18, Ephesians 4:11, 1 Corinthians 5, Hebrews 12:5-6, Matthew 28, Matthew 21 Part II (24:18 - 47:45)How does Watermark try to apply these characteristics?MembershipBaptismCommunity GroupsHow to Determine Your Spiritual GiftsBook on Baptism: Going Public by Bobby JamiesonApostle's CreedMinistries Mentioned:Join the JourneyEquipping OpportunitiesRe:GenerationStudent MinistriesMarriage MinistriesGreat QuestionsScripture Mentioned: 1 Peter 4:10, Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12, 1 Peter 5:1  Learn more about Watermark Community Church at watermark.org Follow along with WatermarkInstagram | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter Looking for resources from Nathan Wagnon? Check out the Eden Project.