Message from the Pastor  

F.A.C.T.S.S: A Season of Growing Deeper

 

Faith • Agape • Called • Testimony • Serve • Salvation

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F - Faith

Followers of Jesus Christ walk by faith, not by sight. This means trusting God's promises even when circumstances seem uncertain or impossible. Faith compels us to step out of our comfort zones, to take risks for the kingdom, and to believe that God is working all things together for good. Whether it's changing careers, moving to a new place, or simply trusting Him with our daily needs, faith is the foundation of our relationship with Christ. It's not passive belief—it's active trust that transforms how we live each day.

A - Agape

Agape love is the unconditional, sacrificial love that Christ demonstrated on the cross. Followers of Jesus are called to love others with this same radical love—not based on what we receive in return, but flowing from God's love poured into our hearts. This means loving the unlovable, forgiving the unforgivable, and serving those who cannot repay us. Agape love breaks down barriers, heals wounds, and reflects the heart of God to a hurting world. It's the greatest of all virtues because God Himself is love.

C - Called

Every believer has a unique calling—a divine purpose that God has prepared for them to fulfill. This calling isn't limited to pastors or missionaries; it extends to every profession, relationship, and sphere of influence. Whether you're called to the classroom, the boardroom, the mission field, or the home, God has ordained good works for you to walk in. Answering your calling means surrendering your plans to His and allowing Him to direct your steps. It's about asking, "Where do You want me, Lord?" and having the courage to follow.

T - Testimony

Our testimony is the story of what God has done in our lives—the victories, the struggles, the moments when His grace sustained us through impossible situations. Sharing our testimony gives glory to God and encourages others who are facing similar battles. It reminds us that our trials are not wasted; they become tools in God's hands to minister to others. Whether it's overcoming addiction, healing from loss, or experiencing God's provision in difficult times, our stories point others to the faithfulness of God.

S - Serve

Jesus came not to be served but to serve, and He calls His followers to do the same. Serving others is at the heart of Christian discipleship. It means putting others' needs before our own, using our gifts to build up the body of Christ, and looking for opportunities to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our communities. Service might look like volunteering at church, mentoring a younger believer, caring for the sick, or simply showing kindness to a stranger. When we serve, we reflect the humble heart of Christ.

S - Salvation

Salvation is both a present reality and a future hope. While we rejoice in the promise of eternal life with Christ, we are also called to experience and extend His kingdom here and now. This means sharing the Gospel boldly, leading others to the cross, and helping people encounter the transforming power of Jesus. Salvation isn't just about getting people to heaven—it's about bringing heaven's reality into their lives today. We offer hope to the hopeless, freedom to the captive, and life to those walking in spiritual death.

There is an extra S in the spelling of FACTSS because the fact is God offers so much more in this world and in the next, and as believers, we are called to go above and beyond.

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Prepare our minds for the kingdom here and now and for eternity.

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Living out FACTSS isn't about perfection—it's about progression. It's about daily surrendering to Christ, allowing His Spirit to work in and through us, and becoming more like Him with each passing day. As we embrace faith, agape love, our calling, our testimony, service, and the message of salvation, we become living witnesses of God's extraordinary grace and power in an ordinary world.

 

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