Over the next month Oakton Church of the Brethren will be hearing more about our upcoming Vital Ministry Journey (VMJ). What is it? How does it happen? Who can participate?
VMJ is process for engaging the church in a renewal of our calling. It helps us recognize God’s invitation and renew our participation in what God is doing through us and with us in the Body of Christ. We do this in small-groups meeting together in six simple sessions, to share in conversation and Bible-study. It begins in March and is open to everyone.
Why are we doing VMJ? Because we believe that these two resources (the Bible and our faith family) are used by the Holy Spirit in each generation to interpret, integrate, and apply the Good News of God’s Kingdom in each time and every place. And we want to be understand, take-to-heart, and live-out God’s Kingdom as followers of Jesus and as the Body of Christ.
Vital Ministry Journey (VMJ) is a process that empowers Church of the Brethren congregations who want to recapture and revitalize a dynamic vision and mission so as to live abundantly and be God’s blessing to its community. Beginning in March, the Oakton Church family of faith will begin this journey of renewal through Bible and conversation. Please plan to participate. Your voice is vital to our community’s vitality. (Adopted from the VMJ page at brethren.org)
“You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. . .
By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God. . .”
—Mt. 5.14-16 (The Message)
by Pastor Chris Bowman