Dennis R Wiles 

FBC Arlington 

October 29, 2023 

2023 - Why Does It Matter? 

FALL 2023 - The Church: Why Does It Matter? 

September 3 – November 4, 2023 

FALL 2023:  THE CHURCH: Why Does It Matter? 

First Baptist Arlington: We are Growing! 

Colossians 1:3-8 

Psalm 1 Tree – Purpose, Transformation, Influence 

Angel Tree – South Carolina 

The Church is a purposeful community of gathered believers following The Jesus Way together.  

The Church 

Believer’s Church 
 Devotion
Spiritual Formation
Fellowship
Worship
Ministry/Service 

 Evangelism/Mission 

 Supportive Infrastructure 

 Collaborative Partnerships 

 Expansion 

The Gospel of Faith, Love, and Hope! 

The Gospel: It is powerful and spiritually fertile! 

Western Context: The Great De-Churching 

Good News: The Church is growing across the world! 

First Baptist Arlington: We are growing!