Church #1 Name: .Thomas Road Baptist Church

¶ … Church #1 Name: .Thomas Road Baptist Church

Church #1 Website: www.trbc.org

Ministry is…praying for others.

Does the church have a prayer ministry? What does it look like?

The first image on the website features a call for prayers and for donations for the victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes.

Ministry is…following Jesus' example by practicing spiritual mentoring and multiplying.

Does the church have a strategy for evangelism?

The church presents a friendly and accessible face to the public, including a "what to expect" section for newcomers.

Does the church have a strategy for discipleship? Unclear.

Briefly describe what they look like.

Discipleship is not specifically discussed on the website.

Ministry is…leading small groups.

a. Does the church have a small group ministry? What can learn about their small group ministry from their website?

Yes. Within the larger framework of worship, there are specific groups designed to address the needs of students, children, and families.

4. Ministry is…biblically balanced preaching and teaching

a. Does the website exhibit that the church has a strong Bible base?

Yes -- the commitment to scripture and culture of prayer are affirmed in the church's values section.

b. Are verses used throughout the website to support ministries, doctrinal statements, etc.

Yes, judiciously (on some but not all of the pages -- mostly in sections with specifically theologically-oriented titles such as "Who is God?").

c. Does the church have an organized Christian education program? If so, what does it look like?

There are several specifically youth-based programs as well as Sunday school programs for children of different ages.

5. Ministry is…cultivating a culture of godly accountability for yourself and for those you serve.

a. Does the church have an organized accountability program? If so, what does it look like?

There is no specific 'accountability' program discussed.

6. What do you feel is the church's priority?

Creating a 'friendly' and accessible vision of evangelical Christianity

Church #2 Name: Church of the Highlands

Church #2 Website: http://www.churchofthehighlands.com/

1. Ministry is…praying for others.

a. Does the church have a prayer ministry? What does it look like?

Yes, there is a specific section of the website which quotes Nehemiah and lists many opportunities to participate in the prayer ministry of the Church spanning from small groups, prayer walks, special prayer services, and general prayers.

2. Ministry is…following Jesus' example by practicing spiritual mentoring and multiplying.

a. Does the church have a strategy for evangelism?

Yes, there is a specific 'growth track' which introduces new members to the faith through a series of classes and then integrates them into the Church's track of baptism and full participation in the faith community.

b. Does the church have a strategy for discipleship?

Yes. It has a 'Dream Team' of identified community members who use their skills to lead the larger Church community.

c. Briefly describe what they look like.

The 'Dream Team' is a diverse range of persons who serve various functions spanning from education to administration to being a first responder.

3. Ministry is…leading small groups.

a. Does the church have a small group ministry? What can we learn about their small group ministry from their website?

Yes. There is a specific section on the website devoted to small groups, including information about leadership training dates.

4. Ministry is…biblically balanced preaching and teaching

a. Does the website exhibit that the church has a strong Bible base?

Yes. The attitudes and teachings of the church are specifically grounded in quotes from the Bible.

b. Are verses used throughout the website to support ministries, doctrinal statements, etc.

Yes. Not on every single page, but most 'sections' of the website have at least one Biblical quote.

c. Does the church have an organized Christian education program? If so, what does it look like?

Yes -- it has several Sunday school programs and several youth education and service groups.

5. Ministry is…cultivating a culture of godly accountability for yourself and for those you serve.

a. Does the church have an organized accountability program? If so, what does it look like?

Not specifically stated on the website.

6. What do you feel is the church's priority?

Involving the Christian community of the church in evangelism and service.