Deep Dive
The Church- Past, Present, Future
What happened after the book of Acts? How did the church grow from a small group of believers in Jerusalem into a worldwide movement? Why did it spread so rapidly? How did the earliest Christians determine what they believed? Where did the Catholic Church come from? Why did the Protestant Reformation happen? Why are there so many denominations today, and what do Christians across those traditions hold in common? What shaped the church we know today—and why is belonging to Christ's church still one of the greatest privileges and responsibilities of every believer? For over 2,000 years, Jesus has been building His church—and nothing has been able to stop it. Empires have risen and fallen. Persecution has come and gone. Cultures have changed. Yet the church has continued to grow, spread, and carry the hope of the gospel to the ends of the earth. In this Deep Dive, we'll take a fast-paced journey through the incredible story of the church, from the disciples gathered in Jerusalem to the global family of believers today. Along the way, we'll meet courageous men and women who risked everything for Christ, discover how God used ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things, and see His faithfulness at work through every generation. More than a history lesson, this is the story of our spiritual family—a story that helps us understand why the church matters so much to Jesus and why it should matter to us. As we explore the church's remarkable past, we'll also be challenged to consider our role in its future. What does it mean to truly belong to the family of God? Why does committed participation in the church matter? How can we invest our lives in something that will outlast us? Come discover the remarkable story of Christ's church, be encouraged by His faithfulness through the centuries, and find your place in the ongoing mission of the church that Jesus promised the gates of hell would never overcome.
What happened after the book of Acts? How did the church grow from a small group of believers in Jerusalem into a worldwide movement? Why did it spread so rapidly? How did the earliest Christians determine what they believed? Where did the Catholic Church come from? Why did the Protestant Reformation happen? Why are there so many denominations today, and what do Christians across those traditions hold in common? What shaped the church we know today—and why is belonging to Christ's church still one of the greatest privileges and responsibilities of every believer? For over 2,000 years, Jesus has been building His church—and nothing has been able to stop it. Empires have risen and fallen. Persecution has come and gone. Cultures have changed. Yet the church has continued to grow, spread, and carry the hope of the gospel to the ends of the earth. In this Deep Dive, we'll take a fast-paced journey through the incredible story of the church, from the disciples gathered in Jerusalem to the global family of believers today. Along the way, we'll meet courageous men and women who risked everything for Christ, discover how God used ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things, and see His faithfulness at work through every generation. More than a history lesson, this is the story of our spiritual family—a story that helps us understand why the church matters so much to Jesus and why it should matter to us. As we explore the church's remarkable past, we'll also be challenged to consider our role in its future. What does it mean to truly belong to the family of God? Why does committed participation in the church matter? How can we invest our lives in something that will outlast us? Come discover the remarkable story of Christ's church, be encouraged by His faithfulness through the centuries, and find your place in the ongoing mission of the church that Jesus promised the gates of hell would never overcome.
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Plan to bring your own food, and something on which to take notes.
If you have questions, please email katie.potesta@ccchapel.com
Plan to bring your own food, and something on which to take notes.
If you have questions, please email katie.potesta@ccchapel.com