Our fall 2020 strategy will cause us to step outside our comfort zones to take the Good News of Jesus Christ into our unique spheres of influence. God is on a mission of global redemption and, as His ambassadors, we have been given the ministry of reconciliation. We aren’t just called to “GO to church.” We are called to “BE the Church.”

Just because our physical doors have been closed does not mean the church has been closed. We will help people know and follow Jesus through Watch Parties, Discipleship Groups, and Next Step University.

We are excited to begin multiplying the number of worship gatherings in our community through in-home Watch Parties. Instead of meeting at one location for two services, we can now meet in dozens of locations throughout the island, Galveston County, and beyond. Watch Parties will allow you to customize a worship experience that fits your individual needs and COVID-19 comfort level. As a host, you decide when and where to watch, and who to invite. Our hope is that you will seize this opportunity to make an eternal difference and invite your unchurched friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers.

Watch Parties are accomplished in four simple steps:

1. Invite your circle (friends, family, neighbors, classmates, coworkers)
2. Stream the video (outdoors, projector, TV or laptop)
3. Discuss (biggest takeaway, practical application)
4. Capture attendance (through ChurchTeams)

We understand every individual has a different level of comfort in this time. If you don’t feel like you’re ready, or if you’re physically unable to join a Watch Party, we encourage you to continue watching the service online from the comfort of your home. You can watch the service on demand starting Saturdays at 5PM (YouTube, Coastal web site, Mobile app) or join our livestream Sunday at 10:45 a.m (Facebook).

For more information on Watch Parties, contact Amy Land at aland@discovercoastal.org.

We also want to make a more intentional effort in raising up disciples who make disciples. We want to equip you to be true disciple-makers in your sphere of influence. More than Accountability Groups or small group Bible studies, Discipleship Groups are designed to multiply. Groups meet throughout the week at times and locations chosen by the group.

For more information on Discipleship Groups, contact Jay Blackburn at jblackburn@discovercoastal.org.

In addition to our Watch Parties and Discipleship Groups, people can get connected and grow spiritually through our Next Step University classes. These semester-length courses will be offered online or at the church office (426 Winnie) and are designed to equip participants in a variety of areas.

• Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (Mondays @ 6:30pm)
• How To Study The Bible (Mondays @ 6:30pm)
• Life’s Healing Choices (Tuesdays @ 6:30pm)
• Foundations of the Gospel (Wednesdays @ 6:30pm)
• RightNow Media

We also have exciting plans for our age-level ministries this semester. Our commitment to the next generation is stronger than ever and we're eagerly anticipating what God is going to do in the lives of our kids, teenagers, and college students. If you have any questions about the ministry opportunities in any of these areas, please contact the staff members listed below.

Coastal Kids (Birth – 4th Grade)
Joanie Flores
jflores@discovercoastal.org

Coastal Youth (5th – 12th Grade)
Jeff Johnson
jjohnson@discovercoastal.org

Coastal College (18+)
Chris Cummings
ccummings@discovercoastal.org

UTMB Students
Amy Land
aland@discovercoastal.org