You have heard Pastor Mark talk about them... You have run across them once in a while in the bulletin... But really, what's the big deal about these 5 C's anyway? And what in the world do they have to do with you?! Everything! If you have made a decision to follow Christ, then the 5 C's are your roadmap to an exciting walk with God! They are the key elements we find in Scripture that helped the disciples turn their world upside down! And for that reason, they’re the heart and soul of who we are at CCM. Have a look!
COMMIT to be a growing follower of Christ. A committed Christ follower no longer leads his life; he chooses to follow God in full obedience to Him. This happens when you realize you are a sinner, recognize that Christ died for you, repent of your sins, and receive Him as your personal Savior. Following Christ is not an event; it is the greatest lifestyle in all the world! If you have not already, we invite you to begin this new life in Christ today. It's too good to miss!
CELEBRATE and live the fulfilling lifestyle. Here at CCM we celebrate our new life in Christ 24/7! He knows us by name, He forgives all our sins, He directs our steps, He gives us the power and desire to live for Him, He works all things together for our good and He promises us that we'll live forever with Him in heaven! It does not get any better than that! With this kind of a "benefit package," how could we help but celebrate?
CONNECT to others in personal vibrant relationships. To really grow in Christ, we cannot just be committed; we also need to connect with other believers. Here at CCM, we make every effort to make a large church feel like family. That happens best in our 100 plus small groups, Bible studies and home groups that meet all the way from Port St. John to Vero Beach to Orlando. So come grow in your walk with God and make some new friends. We have got a spot just for you!
COMMUNICATE the good news to everyone everywhere. Jesus said, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation." Those words are the heartbeat of our church, both locally and throughout the world, because lost people matter to God. Our part is to communicate the good news with passion and power, so we regularly reach out to those in our communities and beyond, meeting needs and sharing the love of Jesus. One by one we're making a difference for eternity. It's our greatest privilege!
CONTRIBUTE your time, passion, talents and possessions. God's work on earth is accomplished by Christ followers who give what they have to bless others. We see that demonstrated here at Calvary in many ways. From the army of volunteers who so generously invest their time and talents, to the generosity of God's people giving their tithes and offerings, the results are the same. Those who contribute find purpose and fulfillment, and the work gets done with joy and excellence! So go ahead – find a place to serve, and see for yourself that it truly is more blessed to give than to receive!"