Glossary of Terms
Gospel
What you share — Good News.
The “good news” message of
liberation from sin, brokenness, and
estrangement from God through
Jesus Christ’s life, death, and
resurrection and His ongoing
establishment of God’s kingdom
on Earth through believers (Mark 1:15).
The “good news” message of
liberation from sin, brokenness, and
estrangement from God through
Jesus Christ’s life, death, and
resurrection and His ongoing
establishment of God’s kingdom
on Earth through believers (Mark 1:15).
BLESS
How you begin — Strategy.
BLESS is an acronym for Begin
with Prayer, Listen with Care, Eat
Together, Serve with Love, and
Share your story/the gospel.
BLESS + DBS
BLESS is an acronym for Begin
with Prayer, Listen with Care, Eat
Together, Serve with Love, and
Share your story/the gospel.
BLESS + DBS
Gatherer
Bridge builder — Connector.
Someone who brings people
together around Jesus.
Someone who brings people
together around Jesus.
Person of Peace
Open door — Receptive ally.
Someone open to God, to Jesus
followers, and who is willing to hear
and share the gospel message
with others.
Someone open to God, to Jesus
followers, and who is willing to hear
and share the gospel message
with others.
Church
Who we are — Family on mission.
We are a family of God’s people,
living under the authority of Jesus,
and filled with His Spirit to carry out
His mission, together.
We are a family of God’s people,
living under the authority of Jesus,
and filled with His Spirit to carry out
His mission, together.
Movement
What we’re aiming for —
Multiplication.
A movement is when everyday
followers of Jesus multiply
disciples and spiritual communities
so that the gospel spreads
naturally through relationships,
impacting families, neighborhoods,
campuses, and cities growing
beyond the reach of any single
church or organization. Healthy
things multiply.
Multiplication.
A movement is when everyday
followers of Jesus multiply
disciples and spiritual communities
so that the gospel spreads
naturally through relationships,
impacting families, neighborhoods,
campuses, and cities growing
beyond the reach of any single
church or organization. Healthy
things multiply.
