These resources can help you grow in your commitment to follow Jesus with The Church At Mon River.

Be Committed

Followers of Jesus desiring to commit to The Church At Mon River are invited to complete these steps.

  1. Complete the Connect Classes.

  2. Find someone currently committed to the church to walk through the process with you.

  3. Write the story of how you became a follower of Jesus.

  4. Meet with a pastor to ask questions and share your story.

  5. Read our bylaws, accept our Statement of Beliefs and commit to our Church Commitments.

  6. Have your story read at a Sunday gathering and be baptized (if you have not been baptized after a profession of faith in Jesus).

  7. Be affirmed by our church at a Member Meeting.

Click below to sign up for the next Connect Class or to schedule a meeting with a Pastor.

Small Discipleship Groups

Small Discipleship Groups are three to five people who are growing in their love for God together.

Individuals of the same gender from within a Large Discipleship Group meet biweekly for 1.5 -2 years on the opposite weeks of the Large Discipleship Groups. They are led by a faithful follower of Jesus who guides the groups in developing:

  • Christian Character

    • Have others walk beside you as you follow Jesus

  • Christian Competencies

    • Learn the daily practices of a follower of Jesus

  • Christian Convictions

    • Read through the Bible and discuss it with others

Bible Reading Plans

To join a Small Discipleship Group, we encourage you to participate in a Large Discipleship Group and share your interest with the group leader.

  Serve Groups

Serve Groups are people with similar gifts who are showing their love for others in the church.

Those committed to The Church At Mon River can serve.

Kids Team

  • Babies, Pre K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

Hospitality Team

  • Setup, Cleanup, Welcome

Worship Gathering Team

  • Instrumentalists, Singers, Audio, Video

Mission Groups

Mission Groups are people with similar passions who meet to make more followers of Jesus.

  • Mission groups build intentional relationships with people where they are, meet practical needs, and introduce others to Christ and His followers.

  • Mission groups are designed to be decentralized. You can partner with an existing group or start a new group focused on a need you feel burdened to meet. Our Equip Class- Leading Mission Groups will help you start a new group.

 Equip Classes

Our Equip Classes train leaders to make more followers of Jesus in more places.

Those committed to The Church At Mon River are welcome to attend any of these classes.

Each class has assignments to be completed before attending. Discounted books can be purchased on a Sunday morning.

Christian Beliefs - 4 Classes

We will discuss beliefs that can be more difficult to understand such as:

  • The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

  • Reliability and Authority of the Bible

  • Differing Views on the Lord's Supper and Baptism

  • Differing Views on Salvation

Required for Small Discipleship Group Leaders, Teachers, Deacons, and Pastors.

Prep Work: Christian Beliefs by Wayne Grudem. Discounted copied available for $8.

Christian Worldview - 4 Classes

Required for Small Discipleship Group Leaders, Teachers, Deacons, and Pastors

Prep Work: How To Reach The West Again by Tim Keller, Sam Allberry Video

Leading a Discipleship Group - 2 Classes

Required for Small Discipleship Group Leaders, Deacons, and Pastors

Prep Work: The Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert Coleman

Leading a Mission Group - 2 Classes

Required for Mission Group Leaders, Deacons, and Pastors

Prep Work: 3 Circles Video, Tangible Kingdom Videos, Tim Keller Video, and Total Church Article

Leading a Serve Group - 2 Classes

Required for Serve Group Leaders, Deacons, and Pastors

Prep Work: Designed to Lead by Eric Geiger & Kevin Peck

Check out our Calendar to find the next start date of an Equip Class.

Deacons & Pastors

The Church At Mon River is led by servant-leaders who have demonstrated strong Christian character, convictions, and competencies.

Those committed to our church can recommend people for Deacon or Pastor by filling out the online form:

Below is the normal processes to equip people with the training and experience to be Deacons and Pastors.

If you desire to be a Deacon or Pastor, please complete the following steps:

  1. Be committed to our church.

  2. Regularly participate in Sunday Gatherings, Discipleship Groups, Serve Groups, and Mission Groups.

  3. Complete the following Equip Classes: Christian Beliefs, Christian Worldview, Leading Discipleship Groups, Leading Mission Groups, and Leading Serve Groups.

  4. Submit the Deacon & Pastor Self Assessment to a pastor.