Welcome to Discovery Bible Fellowship


Principles of Ministry


Biblical Governance

DBF has a governance model that is rooted in God’s Word, both in principle and in practice. The roles and responsibilities of the membership and its leaders are based on Christ’s example of servanthood and mutual submission.

Decentralized Ministry

DBF understands the role of staff to be that of enabling the members to actively identify and use their God-given gifts for the benefit of the health and strength of the Body of Christ. In this regard, all members are responsible for the on-going ministry of the church.

Discipleship

DBF is committed to Christ’s Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) and will provide programming that will be organized around the following four categories of discipleship:

Age and Stage Ministry Design

In order for members in each age and stage of life to have the opportunity to experience all of the categories of discipleship (4E’s), DBF organizes ministry along generational lines. The unique experience of each generation is used to complement the discipleship of the whole. Ministry is organized around the following five generational groupings:

Balanced Lifestyles

DBF’s ministry expectations are designed to complement a healthy and balanced lifestyle for its members. Age and Stage ministry designs account for this by allowing each member time for a healthy balance of:

Assimilation through Association

Evangelism is realized through relationships. Relationships are built through non-threatening associations. DBF is committed to developing a wide range of contexts in which relationships between its members and un-churched members of our communities can be fostered.

Culturally-Relevant Ministry

DBF is committed to provide ministry that is clear and understandable within our cultural context...a ministry that is careful not to erect unnecessary barriers for those seeking the truth. This commitment will influence all of our ministry plans and practices.