10/15/2026 Midtown Church Thursday Service

“Why Church?” Growing Spiritually Together

Dr. Efrem Smith

Main Text: Ephesians 4:11-16 (NIV)

Other Texts: Ephesians 6:1-9 and Ephesians 5:1-2

Biblical Foundation: Ephesians 6- Love, Spiritual Maturity, and Community

• A Member of Midtown Church is a lover and follower of Christ who has chosen to covenant with this local body by committing to spiritual growth, serving, generosity, and accountability.

 1. Equipped Within the Church

• Ephesians 4:11-16

2. Equipped To Bring The Gospel to The Culture

• Ephesians 6:1-2

Final Thought:

• Following Christ, Together
• Ephesians 5:1-2

How to Become A Member of Midtown Church:

• Midtown Orientation (Membership Class)- 1^st Sundays
• Salvation and Baptism (If You Haven’t Done This Before)- Monthly

For Those Who Are Already Members:

• God Invites Us to Grow Spiritually, To Commit To Life-long Spiritual Maturity
• God Invites Us to Serve in Ministry
• God Invites Us to Give Financially to the Ministry
• God Invites Us to Bring God’s Love to the World Around Us (Make Disciples)