Mission Statement
Christians gathering in the Name of Jesus Christ to disciple believers in worship, service, and evangelism, strengthen families, and honor God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
The Titus Model
Cedar Bible Church has developed The Titus Model as its guideline for structure. In a sense, it serves as a Purpose Statement, or the means to carry out the primary calling of the N.T. church (Acts 2:42) and the command of the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20). The TM distinguishes the roles of the church as a whole and that of its members individually.
The Church Pattern - Titus Chapter 1
I. Preach the Word, vs. 1-3
A. Faith as its foundation, v. 1
B. Truth as its basis, v. 1
C. Godliness as its objective, v. 1
D. Eternity as its expectation, v. 2
II. Develop godly leadership, vs. 4-9
III. Confront false teaching (advocate Biblical correctness), vs. 10-16
The Individual Pattern - Titus Chapters 2 & 3
The call of the Christian is to live among his/her culture within a lifestyle that is a distinct identity with Christ (hence Christian, or Christ-one) and speak a message (as witnesses per Acts 1:8) that draws others to Him.
The TM gives ten testimonies for the Christian to live before his/her contemporaries:
The TM gives ten testimonies for the Christian to live before his/her contemporaries:
I. Gender distinction, 2:2-6
II. Workplace example, 2:9-10
III. Public reputation, 2:11-14
IV. Civic image, 3:1-2
V. Christian testimony, 3:3-9
VI. Fellowship guidelines, 3:10-11
VII. Ministry/service, 3:12
VIII. Support/assist, 3:13
IX. Good works, 3:14
X. Love, 3:15
