Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Matthew 28:18-20

WE CHOOSE TO BE A “ONE READY” CHURCH.

DEPENDENCY ON THE HOLY SPIRIT

We choose to be a “sailboat church” as opposed to a “rowboat” church. In other words, our efforts can only be fruitful when the winds of the Holy Spirit fill our sails and carry us forward.

INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP

While some discipleship happens accidentally, we will follow the intentional model of Jesus by calling people into discipleship relationships that exist through mentoring, groups, training, and the practice of personal spiritual disciplines.

STEWARDSHIP

We will see God fund our mission as we teach and practice the philosophy that everything belongs to Him. We will not only teach radical faith and generosity, but we will also practice radical faith and generosity.

WAYS TO PRAY

WISELY: 1 Kings 3:9 “So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?”

PERCEPTIVELY: 2 Kings 6: 16-17 “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

FAITHFULLY: Daniel 6:10b Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.

DESPERATELY: 2 Chronicles 14:11 Then Asa called to the Lord his God and said, “ Lord , there is no one like you to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, Lord our God, for we rely on you, and in your name we have come against this vast army. Lord , you are our God; do not let mere mortals prevail against you.”

CONTINUOUSLY: Nehemiah 4:9 But we prayed to our God and posted a guard day and night to meet this threat.

1R LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

The 1R (ONE Ready) Leadership Summit is a two-day gathering designed to celebrate our volunteers, cast vision, and align every ministry at Eastpointe around one clear mission: reaching our ONE and developing leaders who help others follow Jesus.

Friday, March 6 | 6:30–8:00pm
(Ministry Leaders are asked to stay an additional 30 minutes: 8:00–8:30pm)
All volunteers are invited to an evening of celebration, gratitude, and vision. We’ll share a delicious meal together as we honor the faithfulness and impact of our volunteers. You’ll hear from Mark Warren about our partnership with Intentional Churches and why we believe having a ONE Ready vision for Eastpointe is important to how we move forward as a Church. We’ll also hear from Chris Steele, Pastor of North Terrace Church of Christ, as he shares real-life testimony of the fruit they’ve experienced since becoming ONE Ready.

Saturday, March 7 I 9:00am-12:00pm
This morning session is focused on casting vision and building framework for the future of Eastpointe. Together we’ll explore how every ministry can become ONE Focused, how newly established  and aligned systems will help us grow and reach our ONE, and how we can intentionally identify, equip, and develop new leaders within our ministries.

Whether you serve behind the scenes or lead a team, this summit is about alignment, encouragement, and forward momentum—so that everything we do points people to Jesus.

Please register by February 27.  We can’t wait to grow forward—together.

REGISTER HERE