2017 South Bay Workshop. The Mission we all have is that of seeking and saving the lost. Jesus gave us that mission, but left it to al disciples to continue the mission and spread his message as far as wide as we can. To be a mission-minded church is to be completely focused on saving those that we can reach.

We all interact with people everyday. Whether we know it or not, we impact them in someway. we must decide if that impact will be positive or negative for them and for us. The best way to impact them positively is through our faith in God.

Jesus is the reason for this season. During this season, Jesus wants to know what we think about him. How we view Jesus in our lives says volumes about how we truly live our lives for God.

The greatest gift mankind ever received was Jesus living on this earth. The example he provided is the only thing that will truly sustain us all. We need to have the courage to accept this gift and alter our lives accordingly.

We have many "moments" throughout each day. God can use any one of these moments for many different reasons. So often, we need to look at things through God's perspective to see how he will choose to use that moment. Accepting that, we can see the true purpose of how God wants to truly use that moment

Supervisors often micromanage, but Jesus is all about calling people to follow his example. He wants us to want to follow him. With that, he is able to use us to reproduce the love he showed his people. His goal was to help people understand the power of his truth and we can change the world through sharing our faith with others.

Jesus' whole ministry was about showing people how to truly server God. He trained the twelve apostles and provided them with the tools to reach the world. With his last words, he called them to share his message with the world and reach out to all the lost souls of the world.

Consecration and Impartation. Essentially being real and legitimate with God and spreading His message to all around us. True discipleship is necessary for being close to God and sharing our faith with others is the best way to help build God's kingdom.

Changing the world is not an easy task. Many have claimed to have the right plan, but were unable to deliver. Only Jesus was able to present the necessary steps to make that a reality. He started it all by associating with and selecting those that would carry on his message. Are you willing to answer the call?

Sunday lesson from the 2016 South Bay Marriage Retreat. Rick Meckimson preaches on the importance of staying connected with Jesus. The world can distract us from God and Jesus, but we need to fight to stay connected.