Expansion
We believe in Andrew Plan as our expansion strategy
We have found that the most effective way to grow the local church is through relationship evangelism. We can see through the Word of God that this was a pattern that Jesus’ disciples used when they first had an encounter with Jesus and since it worked for the early church, it will work for us.
John 1:40-45
- 40 One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother.
- 41 He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.
- 42 And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.
- 43 The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.
- 44 Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.
- 45 Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.
We believe that the church of Christ is ordained for continuous and unending growth. As it is written, “I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it”, that is, the gates of hell shall not be able to stop the church from expanding/growing until the end of time. Matt. 16:18; Pro. 4:18.
We believe Elevation Bible Church is a living organism, therefore, it is natural for it to grow if it is healthy. If a church is not growing, it is dying.
We believe that every believer owes God at least ONE properly discipled and church-established soul every year. However, there is no limit to how many souls one can disciple in a year because he that sows sparingly shall reap sparingly and he that sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully – Luke 13:6-9;2Cor. 9:6-7;1Cor. 3:8
Operation Andrew Sunday
- The first Sunday of every month at Elevation Bible Church shall be “Operation Andrew Sunday” where every member of Elevation Bible Church shall be expected to prayerfully come along to church with an invite, especially an unbeliever, a backslidden Christian, or a challenged believer that requires divine intervention. – Jn. 1:35-42; Acts 6:7.
- We believe that setting a Sunday apart every month as “Operation Andrew Sunday” will enhance the focus of members in the pursuit of this strategic soul winning outreach. In light of this, the first Sunday of every month has been set aside for church growth emphasis.
- We believe that continuous outreach is a vital tool for sustainable church growth – Lk. 14:17-23, Jn. 15:16
- We believe in compelling “people”, through prayers and demonstration of love, to come into the kingdom of God – Jude 23, Lk. 14:23
- We believe in strategic outreaches for the effective ingathering of souls into the kingdom – Pro. 11:30
We Believe in Soul Winning:
- We believe that soul winning is a Divine Mandate for all believers, and it is most profitable to personally engage in it – Jn. 15:1-2, Jn. 4:35-36
- We believe that every member of the body of Christ has a part to play in the growth of the local church -Eph. 4:16
- We believe that passion for souls is what stirs the zeal for soul winning-Rom. 9:1-3
- We believe that a godly lifestyle is a requirement for effective soul winning – Jn. 15:1-4.
- We believe that God is glorified when we bear much fruit and most profitably when our fruits abide – Jn. 15:8,16
- We believe that the Holy Ghost empowers the believer to be an effective witness of Christ. -John 16:7-11, Acts 1:8
Our expansion plan:
- Purchase a permanent Worship Facility for Elevation Bible Church
- Planting of new churches
- Train ordain and send pastors
- House fellowships
- Emphasis on spiritual growth
- Consistent Preaching
- Dynamic Worship
However, it is by wisdom that a house is built and by understanding, it is established. Pro. 24:3-4. Therefore, wisdom is key to sustaining the growth of the Church as indicated severally in the early church. Divinely inspired strategies are crucial to sustaining church growth.
For how you can get involved,
Contact us through this phone number: 301-531-4257
Email Address: [email protected]