The door is narrow. Make sure you walk through it.
How do I Join DCC?
February 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We get that question a lot (which is great!), so I thought I’d take a few minutes to answer it. Here’s how you become a member of our great family:
Accept Jesus Christ as your Savior
- That’s the most important step! Joining a local church is a visible, tangible representation of your membership in the universal Church. Entry into that Church will always go through Jesus Christ.
- Accepting Jesus as your savior means you believe He is the virgin-born Son of God, lived a sinless life, was crucified and died a literal death on the cross, was bodily resurrected, walked out of an empty tomb 3 days later, and He will return one day to judge all of mankind
- Confess your sinfulness and need for a savior to save you from your sins
- Repent of a life lived apart from God’s authority and leadership, committing to a new life of discipleship and spiritual growth
- Symbolically crucify your sinful self through the immersion of Christian baptism
Affirm agreement with our statement of faith
- You can find our statement of faith on the back of your weekly bulletin or here on our website.
Publicly declare your desire to be a part of Defiance Christian Church
- At the end of every Sunday morning church service, we sing a closing song often referred to as the “invitation” (or, perhaps “benediction” depending on your denominational tradition)
- Come down the aisle during that song and tell one of the pastors you’d like to join DCC that day
- After the song is over, he will ask you to (“Repeat after me…”) publicly declare your faith in Jesus Christ and decision to accept him as your forgiver and leader
- Your new church family will speak right along with you—reaffirming their faith in Jesus
- Congratulations: you’re a member!
Commit to attending our membership class
- Our membership class is DCC 101: Connecting to DCC
- We typically offer the class three to four times per year and ask that you take it as soon as possible after joining.
If you have more questions about Defiance Christian Church, please contact the office (office@defiancechristian.org) or our Connect team (connect@defiancechristian.org) . I am happy you are considering calling DCC your church home. I look forward to years of Kingdom service together!
Because of Jesus,
-pastor bill
Progressive Dinner Registration
February 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Register online for the upcoming progressive dinner on March 3rd.
Christianity 101: I’m Brand New!
February 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Christianity 101: I’m Brand New!
I can still remember when I started going to church. As soon as the minister got behind the pulpit and started 
reading the Bible, I was lost! I didn’t know the difference between the New Testament and the Old, if Moses and Jesus were brothers, or what to do with the bread and juice. I needed a class like this.
Staring Sunday, April 15th, we’ll be offering Christianity 101 as a new Sunday School class. I’ll be teaching the course, and we’re going to cover five major topics that’ll give you a running start (or refresher!) in the Christian life.
Each section will end with a Q&A session. You’ll be surrounded by other people with the same questions you may be holding in, so there is no threat of asking a dumb question. If you’re still worried, I’ll even have an anonymous bucket: just drop the question in and I’ll do my best to answer it.
If you’d like, you can sign up online so we’ll know how much space and coffee we’ll need. Registration is not required though. You can always just show up!
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Who |
Anyone interested in learning the basics of Christianity |
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When |
Sunday School (9:45-10:30) starting April 15th |
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Where |
Defiance Christian Church |
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Why |
“It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. When the floodwaters rise and break against that house, it stands firm because it is well built.” –Luke 6.48 |
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How |
Call the office, sign up online, or just show up! |
I look forward to seeing you there!
-pastor bill
Class Topics:
Apologetics
1. Can you prove Christianity?
2. Is the Bible reliable?
3. How can I know that God & Jesus actually exist?
Old Testament
1. Why study the OT?
2. Is it still relevant to us today?
3. Overview of major people and events in the OT.
New Testament
1. The Life of Jesus
2. Overview of all of the NT books
3. Who were the apostles and what happened in the book of Acts?
Basic Doctrine
1. Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit)
2. Salvation & Forgiveness
3. Responsibilities of the Christian Life
Church History
1. How did it all get started?
2. Why so many religions & denominations?
3. Are all faiths the same anyway?
Stewards of Children
January 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In the 60’s Bob Dylan wrote a song “The Times They are a Changin”, which still applies today.
Due to this fallen world we unfortunately have to be prepared for the sad, ugly situation some children face today.
We have recently changed our insurance policy and we are now required to provide training for ALL of our staff that serve children and youth as well as run background checks. By mandating this training and requesting your permission to run a background check we are in compliance with our insurance policy.
“Stewards of Children” is the program we are presenting. This is a program that educates adults to prevent, recognize and react responsibility to child sexual abuse, and motivates them to courageous action. It will also instruct us on staying “above suspicion”.
On Tuesday, January 24th, at 6:00 pm we will meet at the church. Cheryl Robbins will lead the 2-1/2 hour program. This is mandatory training if you currently teach or help with any age group, including the nursery, at DCC.
Due to the mandatory nature of this meeting, if for any reason you are unable to attend due to a prior commitment, please notify the church office as soon as possible. Otherwise you will be unable to continue in your capacity.
If you are already certified in Child Abuse Prevention please bring a copy of your certificate to the office for us to keep on file, no later than Fri. Jan. 22nd.
If you do not bring a copy or attend the class we will take that as your decision to decline further involvement as a volunteer.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
In His Service,
Pastor Jim
DCC 301
January 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
DCC 301: Glowing through DCC
We’re offering our ministry class on Sunday, February 26th! This class helps you discover your unique S.H.A.P.E.—Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, & Experiences. Then we guide you to a ministry that will truly help you glow for Jesus Christ!
Please take a second to register so we’ll know how much coffee to have on hand. Registration is not required, but it does make things easier on us.
| Who | Anyone who has completed DCC 201 |
| When | Sun, Feb 26th @ 12:30p-5:30p |
| Where | Defiance Christian Church |
| Why | “God has given..pastors and teachers to prepare God’s people for works of ministry, so the body of Christ may be built up.” (Eph 4.11-12) |
| How | Register Here and then Take the Assessment Here |
NOTE: You must first complete DCC 201 before taking this class.
We have a potluck from 12:30p-1:30p, and then the class will run from 1:30p-5:30p. Just choose the ticket you prefer, and we’ll do the rest.
Thanks. I look forward to seeing you there!
-Pastor Bill
NOTE: In addition to their Flag Page assessment, everyone will also need to print and bring this completed form.
- This class uses the results of an exciting online personality assessment called “The Flag Page.”
- We ask everyone attending DCC 301 to take the assessment online and bring their printed results with them to class.
- If you are not able to afford the Flag Page (currently $15 per person), please contact the office and we will provide you with a code free of charge.
- Please do not allow the cost of this program to keep you from attending the class!
Discovering My S.H.A.P.E.
- Discovering your Spiritual Gifts
- Learning where your Heart is pointed
- Harnessing your unique Abilities for ministry
- Understanding what’s great about your Personality
- Using your Experiences to serve God & others
Where do I go from Here?
- Join one of DCC’s Ministries
- Starting a New Ministry through DCC
- Learning to lead at DCC (through our 401 classes)
Good Samaritan School
January 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I am looking for volunteers who have some time during the day who would like to read or help kids study at Good Sam. I have a couple teachers who would be interested in having some volunteers in the room. This is fantastic, fun opportunity if you have time during the week. If you are interested, please contact Mindi Boggs at glow@defiancechristian.org.
DCC 201
January 11, 2012 By 1 Comment
DCC 201: Growing with DCC
We’re offering our maturity class on Sunday, February 19th! This class teaches you the four basic tools God gave us for growing spiritually. Our vision is a church family full of life-long disciples seeking after Jesus.
Please take a second to register so we’ll know how much coffee to have on hand. Registration is not required, but it does make things easier on us.
| Who | Anyone who has completed DCC 101 |
| When | Sun, Feb 19th @ 12:30p-5:30p |
| Where | Defiance Christian Church |
| Why | “…that you may become mature Christians and may fulfill God’s will for you.” (Col 4.12b) |
| How | Register Here |
NOTE: You must first complete DCC 101 before taking this class.
We have a potluck from 12:30p-1:30p, and then the class will run from 1:30p-5:30p. Just choose the ticket you prefer, and we’ll do the rest.
Thanks. I look forward to seeing you there!
-Pastor Bill
Skills Covered:
Getting a Grasp on Your Bible: How to Read God’s Book
- How to Read & Study God’s Word
- How to Memorize & Meditate on God’s Word
- How to Apply God’s Word
Dynamic Prayer: Talking with God
- How to Revitalize Your Prayer Life
- The Six Parts of Prayer
- How to Develop a Prayer List
The Habit of Tithing: Honoring God with My Giving
- How Giving Affects Your Life
- What the Bible Says and Doesn’t Say about Giving
- “Where, How, and When Should I Give?”
The Habit of Fellowship: Doing Life Together
- Why Fellowship is So Important
- How to Maintain Fellowship in a Growing Church
Putting It All Together
- Oh, the Places You Will Go!
- Turning a Good Idea into a Habit
DCC 101
January 11, 2012 By 2 Comments
DCC 101: Connecting to DCC
We’re offering our membership class on Sunday, February 12th! This class gives you an opportunity to see what we’re all about as a church before deciding to put down your roots and call DCC your church home.
Please take a second to register so we’ll know how much coffee to have on hand. Registration is not required, but it does make things easier on us.
| Who | Anyone interested in DCC |
| When | Sun, Feb 12th @ 1p-6p |
| Where | Defiance Christian Church |
| Why | “…You are members of God’s very own family…and you belong in God’s household with every other Christian.” (Eph 2.19) |
| How | Register Here |
We have a potluck from 1p-2p, and then the class will run from 2p-6p. Just choose the ticket you prefer, and we’ll do the rest.
Thanks. I look forward to seeing you there!
-Pastor Bill
Class Topics:
Our Salvation:
- Am I am Christian?
- What is Baptism?
- What is Communion?
Our Statements:
- What it means to be a purpose-driven church
- Our Purpose Statement
- Our Belief Statement
Our Strategy:
- Connect, Grow, Glow
- Behind the Scenes at DCC
- Brief History of DCC
Our Structure
- The Restoration Movement
- Leaders at DCC
- Members at DCC
2012 Annual Meeting
January 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Church Family,
Multiple members of our eldership and leadership staff are not able to make the Jan 15th meeting due to unavoidable commitments. We want to give our church members an opportunity to talk with as many leaders as possible, so we are moving the meeting to Jan 22nd and combining those services into one.
The schedule for January 22nd will be:
- 9:30 Sunday School
- 10:45 Combined Service
- 12:00 Annual Meeting
Everyone is encouraged to stay for the annual meeting. We will announce new leadership, briefly discuss where we’ve been in 2011, and present goals for 2012. There will also be a short Q&A session with Jim Dotson, our new Family Life Pastor.
I look forward to seeing you all there as we continue serving together, preparing people to love God and each other.
For the Kingdom,
-Pastor Bill
