Zion Travelers Missionary Baptist Church



november STUDY GUIDE



CHURCH ACCOUNTABILITY







THEMESAnd I say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.Matthew 16:18 (KJV)
REFERENCESKing James Version (KJV), New Living Translation (NLT),Contemporary English Version (CEV), New International Version (NIV)
CHURCH ACCOUNTABILITYAll churches should review their effectiveness. We are no different than any other church. We have our strengths, and we seek to shore up our weaknesses. In essence, we are evaluating how we are as church. This evaluation is not punitive, but it does allow us to view instrospectively where we can grow as individuals and as a church. We are measured by God's expectations as opposed to measuring ourselves by each other. We will pose questions to try to see ourselves as a church, as members, as ministries, and as the community.

READINGSThe Book of Acts - 28 Chapters

FASTING24 Hours - Sunday through Saturday


I. NOVEMBER 1st - 7th



GOD'S EXPECTATION
CHURCH - Matthew 28:18-20
MINISTRIES - II Timothy 2:15
CHURCH MEMBERS - Romans 10:9-10
COMMUNITY - Acts 2:47



II. NOVEMBER 8th - 14th



THE CHURCH AS A WHOLE
Matthew 28:18-20
I Timothy 3:14-15
Acts 1:8
Esphesians 4:10-16
Acts 2:1-11
Romans 12:4-13
Acts 2:41-47
Colossians 1:12-18

1. Does your church teach the Word of God?
2. Does your church teach salvation?
3. Does your church teach the power of the Holy Spirit?
4. What are some strengths of your church?
5. What are some of your church's weaknesses and what can be done to make it better?



III. NOVEMBER 15th - 21st



CHURCH MEMBERS
Romans 10:9-10
Hebrews 10:24-25
Romans 12:1-2
II Corinthians 5:10
Galatians 5:19-25
II Corinthians 12:25-27
Hebrews 13:14-18
Luke 12:47-48

1. Does your church meet your spiritual needs?
2. Are you aware of the church's mission, goals, theme, etc?
3. Does the church make you aware of decisions, events, and projects?
4. Are you excellent in your attendance at worship services, Sunday School, and Bible Class? If not, why?
5. Are you excellent in supporting the church financially?



IV. NOVEMBER 22nd - 28th



CHURCH MINISTRIES
II Timothy 2:15
Matthew 20:26-28
Ephesians 4:11-13
Colossians 3:23-24
I Peter 4:10

1. Do you serve in a ministry?
2. Are you aware of your church ministries?
3. Do you know the function of each ministry?
4. Do you feel the ministries are effective?
5. Would you like to see other ministries added? If so, what are they?



V. NOVEMBER 29th - 30th



Acts 2:47
John 4:4
Psalm 133:1
Acts 2:46
Acts 20:35
Acts 20:19-21
Acts 6:1-7
James 1:27

1. Does your church connect to the community?
2. Does your church value education?
3. To what extent has the community been invited into your church?
4. Does the community feel comfortable attending your church?
5. What can you do to support community efforts?





Zion Travelers Missionary Baptist Church



925 West Pearl Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39203
601-355-5545
ziontravelers@comcast.org
Dr. Daniel Watkins Pastor