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1 John: 2030 Vision & Love One Another  (1 John 3:8-18)

Scripture References: 1 John 3:8-18, John 13:34-35, Matthew 5, James 3:16, Habakkuk 2, Isaiah 61, Psalm 145.

Intro:

• Welcome and acknowledge visitors.
• Announcement of a seven-year vision for Radiant Church, reaching 2030 (25th anniversary).
• Emphasis on God-led vision, requiring faith.

Key Points:

• Vision and Leadership:
  • Desire for a vision that unifies, focuses, and requires God’s intervention.
  • Habakkuk 2: Vision requires revelation, communication, and implementation.
  • Seeking God for clarity and appointing leaders to gather teams.
• Seven Focus Areas:
  • Discipleship: Making more and better disciples.
  • Kids (0-12): Continuous discipleship, equipping parents.
  • Facilities: Downtown campus as a restoration and sending center (Isaiah 61).
  • Evangelism/Mission: Church planting (30 churches by 2030), partnerships, global outreach.
  • Next Gen (Jr. High-Gap Year): Continued formation and engagement.
  • Finance: Radical generosity, reflecting God’s character.
  • Worship/Prayer: Intimacy with God, revival.
• Executive Pastor Search:
  • Seeking a leader to execute the 2030 vision.
  • Job description available in the foyer and online.
• 1 John 3:8-18 - Love in Action:
  • John's message: stick to the original teaching.
  • Test of love: genuine Christ-like love in the church.
  • Negative example: Cain’s hatred leading to murder.
  • Positive example: Christ’s self-sacrificing love as the model.
  • Call to practical love: sharing material possessions with those in need.
  • Contrast: Cain’s hatred vs. Christ’s love, light vs. darkness.
• The "Family Biz":
  • We are born of God, part of His family.
  • We are called to reflect Christ’s love in practical ways.

Conclusion:

• God is calling Radiant to a seven-year vision of growth and service.
• Practical love is a hallmark of God’s family.
• We are called to share what we have with those in need.

Call to Action:

• Pray for the pastoral team and the seven focus areas.
• Consider applying for the Executive Pastor position.
• Share your resources with those in need.
• Examine your heart for hatred and envy.

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