The primary purpose is obedient response to the Great Commission: Making disciples who will fulfill the fivefold mission of the church —evangelism/ missions, worship, discipleship, ministry, and fellowship. The primary strategy is the intentional, systematic, development of leaders who can carry on the work of the ministry in the local church. The primary curriculum is the Bible supported by appropriate teaching resources. The primary process is regular (weekly), systematic teaching of Bible content and doctrine. The primary dynamic is the building of relationships that involve mutual commitment and accountability. The primary structure includes a full range of groups, developed with sensitivity to culture, needs, interests, and/or life stages.
