#yearoftheLION

This year, Crossway Student Ministries will focus on developing SPIRITUAL BOLDNESS as we focus on becoming true disciples of Jesus. In order to achieve this goal, we have selected an animal that exhibits the qualities we want to mimic. This year will be the Year of the LION! Why LIONS you might ask? Consider the following:

When you say LION thoughts of COURAGE and FIERCENESS jump to the forefront. LIONS are territorial animals that live in large family groups called PRIDES. Each LION in the pride has a purpose whether it be for protection, hunting for food, or caring for the young. They all have to work together for the well being of the PRIDE. LIONS are the only large cats that roar in unison. When marking territory, alerting the pride of danger, or even celebrating the birth of a new cub LIONS will begin to ROAR in unison often lasting for nearly a full minute. This PRIDE roar can be heard up to 5 miles away. LIONS have to consume large amounts of food each day to survive and often will hunt in the middle of STORMS or at night.

Much like LIONS, Christ Followers belong to close, family of believers, the Church. We all have different purposes to serve as members of the Body of Christ. Some teach, some protect, some clean & prepare for services but we all work together. Christians should speak with one voice, proclaiming the TRUTH of scripture and the LOVE of GOD to the lost world around us. Our primary goal is to grow closer to the Lord and to share His message of REDEMPTION with the world in the midst of chaos and darkness.

#beBOLD