As leaders of Oasis, we are constantly assessing our effectiveness in making fully-devoted followers of Jesus. Through much prayer, study, and dialogue, we are convinced that God has given us a mechanism to come closer to Christ’s great mandate. It is what we call: "FULL-DEVOTION AT OASIS."
We have observed that both biblically and practically, disciples are forged when the following five elements are personified:
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Salvation - They have entered into a saving relationship with God and are striving to develop this relationship.
Sunday Morning Worship - They have committed to the corporate gathering of believers for worship, receiving God’s word, and sacrament.
Small Groups - They have entered into a community of godly relationships where accountability and care are experienced.
Stewardship - They have embraced the truth that everything they possess is on loan from God. As such, they have embraced the value of supporting the church financially.
Service - They are actively exercising their spiritual gifts for the building up of the church.
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We have taken these five S’s of discipleship and have developed a procedure to affirm those, who are already committed to a life of discipleship, as well as challenge others into a life of full-devotion. This procedure includes the following three steps:
Full-Devotion Class
The Full-Devotion Class is a high-energy and engaging seminar of three sessions detailing vital information about what it means to be committed to the local church. To enroll for the class online, contact Pastor Jake Magee at: jake@oasisredlands.org, or (909) 335-8211.
Audio of Classes
Outline of Classes - PDF
Full-Devotion Meeting
When you have completed the classes, you will need to schedule an appointment with one of the members of the Full Devotion Team. At this time, you will be introduced to a pastor or an administrator who will assist you in either transitioning into church life and/or functioning in church life. This team will provide resources to aid you in finding your God-given gifts and avenues to exercise those gifts.
Full-Devotion Agreement
During our meeting, you will be given the opportunity to let us know that you are committed to a life of discipleship at Oasis Christian Fellowship (OCF) by signing a Full-Devotion Agreement. This serves both to solidify one’s commitment, as well as to provide us with basic administrative information. Each year, we will ask you to reaffirm your commitment to full-devotion at OCF by resigning this agreement.
We believe that Full-Devotion at Oasis is a God-send. It will enable us to clearly communicate and define commitment to Christ, as well as serve as a tangible way for people to step up their commitment. Throughout this process, we can properly equip believers for the work of service. Furthermore, it enables us to properly care for everyone who steps into the front doors of this church. We look forward with anticipation to the mighty things that God will do through our collective pursuit of fulfilling Jesus’ commandment. |
