To Our Neighbors
As disciples of Christ who live in the world, we must be intentional to reach our neighbors who don’t have a personal relationship with Christ. Click the button below to see a few of the ways and opportunities you can make disciples in your neighborhood.
To the Nations
Some men and women move overseas and others clear their schedule for a week or two to share the Good News with people who’ve never heard it. We are committed to sending and supporting missionaries and church planters around the world.
Our Go Strategy
Followers of Jesus are sent by God to make Him known to others. We are committed to equipping all the members of Faith to be healthy disciples who go to those who don’t know Jesus. Some will go to their neighbors, others will go the nations, but all are commanded to GO.
We believe that the task of making disciples can often be better carries out when churches partner together. For this reason, we actively partner with the following organizations to send pastors, church planters, and missionaries across our country and world.
To Our Neighbors
Gospel Conversations
Have you had a Gospel conversation with someone recently? We would love to hear about it and join you in praying for that person. Our goal is to have 203,0000 Gospel conversations by 2030.
Neighborhood Prayer Guide
Prayer Prompts
As you walk around your neighborhood, pray for the following things:
Pray that God would heal those who might be sick.
Pray that God would bring peace in the hearts of those who are anxious and gripped by fear.
Pray that God would protect the vulnerable during this time.
Pray that God would provide for those who may have lost their jobs, or had their income affected by the pandemic.
Pray that God would protect those who must go into their workplaces as “essential workers.”
Pray that God would be near those who are alone and scared.
Pray that God would comfort those that are grieving.
Pray that God would move in the lives of your neighbors, and that they would trust in Him.
Pray that God would give you opportunities to share the Gospel with your neighbors.
Prayer Walking Tips
If possible, go with your family or other believers, and take turns praying out loud. It is always encouraging to hear other believers pray, and is great to participate in mission together.
Don’t be afraid to talk to other folks that are out walking. If people ask what you are doing, tell them that you’re praying for the neighborhood. and ask if you can pray for them.
Invite your neighbors to watch our Sunday broadcast online!
Look for opportunities to share how Jesus has changed your life. When we pray for opportunities to share the Gospel, God is faithful to bring people across our path who need to hear the Good News. If you need a refresher on a simple Gospel presentation, watch this short video on the 3 Circles.
Community Involvement
Throughout the year we partner with local ministries and with our city to serve in various ways. Sometimes it looks like partnering with the town of Youngsville to host an Easter event, prayerwalking with pro-life ministries in Raleigh, hosting a blood drive in the parking lot, or any number of other opportunities to engage with those around us.
Monthly Food Pantry
Our Food Pantry is open to the public on the 3rd Thursday and 1st Saturday of every month by appointment. Contact Robin Wilkie to schedule an appointment or volunteer.
Upcoming Serve Opportunities
To the Nations
We send mission teams throughout the year to work alongside church planters and missionaries who have been sent by Faith, or one of our mission partners.
Upcoming Trips:
Ongoing Mission Work:
Local Afghan Refugee Work in Raleigh and/or Durham, NC
Working with Afghan Refugees to help in the areas of medical, education, cultural. Helping refugees with entry into a new area and new culture, sharing life, and sharing stories of the Bible.
If you’re interested in being sent by Faith as a long-term missionary or church planter, please contact our Discipleship & Church Planting Pastor.
Go Strategy
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Who is currently in your life that needs to know about Jesus? Whether a family member, neighbor, coworker, friend, or the clerk at the grocery store, chances are you know someone who does not know Jesus as their savior. If you can’t think of anyone in your life who doesn’t know Christ, what are some ways that you could meet new people for the sake of introducing them to Jesus?
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Set aside a time everyday to pray for those who you have identified. Set a reminder in your phone, or come up with another way to remind you to pray for them each day.
PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING:
God’s Glory
“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the LORD’s glory, as the water covers the sea.” Habakkuk 2:14
“Let the peoples praise you, God; let all the peoples praise you.” Psalm 67:3
“Blessing and honor and glory and power be to the one seated on the throne, and to the Lamb, forever and ever!” Revelation 5:13
Your Boldness
“Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel.” Ephesians 6:19
“At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains, so that I may make it known as I should. Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person.” Colossians 4:3-6
Their Salvation
“Perhaps God will grant them repentance leading them to the knowledge of the truth.” 2 Timothy 2:25
“For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” Romans 10:13
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People are much more likely to hear what you have to say about Jesus if they know you care about them. Think of ways to include them in the rhythms of your life and show them that you care for them. You might:
Invite them to join you for dinner
Watch a movie or game together
Offer to watch their children
Help them with yard work
Play golf together
Surprise them with a gift
Take up a hobby together
The possibilities are endless. The point is to look for tangible ways to deepen the relationship, so that they have opportunity to know you, and see the difference Jesus has made in your life.
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Look for opportunities to tell them about the hope that you have in Jesus. You don’t have to be a missionary or a pastor to tell someone about Jesus. God’s plan has always been for ordinary Christians to share the good news with people in their lives. Jesus promised He would be with you (Matthew 28:20) and that the Holy Spirit would guide your words (John 14:26). Be confident in His promises and share how Jesus can save them from their sins. The 3 circles is a simple way to share the hope you have in Christ FaithNC.org/gospel.
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Deploy is a one-year, January to December, ministry internship for men and women who believe the Lord is leading them to be ministry leaders, that combines academic instruction, practical experience, and mentor coaching to train leaders, church planters, pastors and missionaries. Faith Youngsville desire for Deploy Leader Training to help future ministry leaders discover their calling, and developing in character and vocational competencies, in preparation to deploy across our nation and around the world as ministers of the Gospel.
Deploy Leader Training is a key component in helping us accomplish our vision to see 203 leaders trained, 20 churches planted, and 30 churches revitalized by the year 2030. Participation in Deploy requires membership at Faith, committing to a weekly one-hour mentor meeting with Faith staff members, regular service in the body of Faith, and completing four courses (Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00PM in room 122). The courses can be taken for seminary credit and are led by the elders and members of Faith, many of whom are faculty at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Christian Leadership and Mission (8 weeks) | SEBTS: PMN6733EQC Christian Leadership Practicum
Ecclesiology and Administration | SEBTS: PMN6721EQC Administration and Education in the Local Church Practicum
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Personal Discipleship and Disciple-making (8 weeks) | SEBTS: EVA6611EQC Personal Discipleship and Disciple-making Practicum
Pastoral Ministry and Leadership (8 weeks) | SEBTS: PMN6501EQC Pastoral Ministry and Leadership Practicum (Please note this class will be reserved for men who are called to pastoral ministry.)
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PRS6501EQC Bible Exposition II: Communication and Delivery Practicum (available every semester)
PMN7900EQC Mentored Internship in any semester if a mentor is available to oversee the ministry experience. We recommend not doing a mentored internship until after completing Deploy.
