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The Disciple-Making Taskforce

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The DMF Taskforce consists of (from L-R): (back row) Pastor Oliver Chia, Elder Wee Thiem Heng, Ngo Thian Chye, Mok Chuan Hao, Elder Jonathan Yao, Leow Wen Pin,
Richard Tan; (front row) Samuel Tan, Patsy Low, Neo Yi Ling, Carrie Chow...

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(and above) ...Toshiyuki Mori and Tan Yee Kiat.

When we confess that ‘Jesus is Lord’, we are saved (Rom 10:9, 1 Cor 12:3, Phil 2:11). This confession recognises that Jesus is our Lord who saves us – we are called to be disciples and to obey our Lord. Moreover, from our Lord’s Great Commission, we are also called to make disciples (Matt 28:19-20).

As part of moving Grace Baptist Church (GBC) towards her vision of becoming “a disciple-making church that transforms lives with the gospel and love of Jesus Christ”, the Disciple-
Making Framework (DMF) Taskforce was commissioned on 18 January 2015 by the Pastors and Elders of GBC before the English Congregation (EC).

The DMF Taskforce, chaired by Pastor Oliver Chia, comprises 13 GBC members of varying demographics who are actively involved in different ministries in the church. These include the Worship Ministry, the Care Group (CG) Ministry, the Young Adults Ministry and the Christian Education Ministry. Samuel Tan and Ngo Thian Chye serve as deputy chairpersons to assist Pastor Oliver in leading the team. There are also two Elders on the Taskforce, Wee Thiem Heng and Jonathan Yao. The secretariat consists of Patsy Low and Neo Yi Ling.

Together with the help of the English Congregation (EC) leadership, ministry leaders, and input from church members, the Taskforce seeks to develop a framework to embed a culture of disciple-making into every EC ministry at GBC. By doing so, the EC leadership seeks to further grow GBC towards our vision.

As a key part of building up this culture of disciple-making, the EC leadership has identified the Care Group (CG) Ministry as a key enabling ministry. This is because the CG Ministry serves the widest range of adults in GBC and thus has the potential to serve all other ministries. Hence, the Taskforce will propose concrete plans for integrating disciple-making into the CG Ministry. This will include changes to the way CGs are currently run or how CG leaders are trained to promote disciple-making. The Taskforce will work closely alongside the EC leadership team to ensure that the framework is driven and grounded upon sound biblical principles.

Please continue to partner us in prayer as we serve the church for the glory of Jesus Christ in GBC!