OVERVIEW
• Pray about what God wants you to write in your Faith Statement
• Ask God for the ability to write from the heart.
• Your Faith Statement may be 2-3 pages in length.
• Incorporate a specific Bible verse and how it applies to your life.
• The following is offered as a guide to assist your thought/writing process. You don’t have to elaborate on each point below; however, you may find yourself touching on many of them.
OUTLINE
I. Introduction
A. Introduce yourself
B. State a specific Bible verse and why you chose it (how it encourages you to live for Jesus)
II. What do you believe about our Triune God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit?
A. Share what it is that you believe about the Triune God.
B. Share your understanding how God has claimed you as His own (claiming you in baptism, Jesus’ death and resurrection.)
III. How has faith in Jesus Christ impacted your daily life?
A. Explain your living and active faith in Jesus Christ and why it is important to you.
B. How has your relationship with Jesus impacted your relationships with friends and family?
C. How has the presence of God made a difference in your life at work, church, or family?
IV. How has faith in Jesus carried you through difficult times in your life?
A. Share how your faith in Christ has helped to keep you strong when the storms and temptations have confronted you? How has it grown your faith?
B. Share examples/stories of how God has been with you through the ups and downs. Share when and how you experience the presence of God.
C. Are there other Bible verses that have especially been helpful for you on your faith journey – in the good times and the bad.
V. Share how you intend to live out your life as a Loved and Sent child of God.
A. Continue in the covenant God made with you in baptism, develop relationships with others at church, be present in worship to hear God’s Word and share in Communion
B. Bear Christ’s light; spread God’s love through your words and actions.
C. Serve all people, following the example of Jesus who laid down His life for you.
D. Work for peace and justice in your home, work, and the world.