NLBC 2004 THEME & GOALS

Theme

Exalt the Lord, Equip the Laity, Evangelize the Lost

Theme Verses

And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn

from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.

(Colossians 1:18)

And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and

some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry,

for the edifying of the body of Christ.

(Ephesians 4:11-12)

And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All authority has been given to Me

in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciple of all nations,

baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you;

and lo, I am with you aways, even to the end of the age.

(Matthew 28:18-20)

Goals

Exaltation

1. To exalt Christ that He might have the preeminence in all things.
2. To equip members to loyalty and commitment.

Equipping

1. To equip members through preaching and teaching of Gods Word.
2. To equip members through training, seminars, and conferences.

Evangelization 

1. To evangelize the lost through Gods program.
2. To evangelize the lost through Gods people.