Identity Month: June

Who are you?
That question can be a source of much confusion and uncertainty. Our world has many answers to the question, and very few of them are consistent with God’s design and intent for our lives. A major piece of walking in authentic relationship with God, self, and others involves embracing our God-given identity, rather than the other identities that attempt to define us.

What is Identity Month?
Identity Month is a season set aside (month of June) to focus on our God-given identity and how to live in that.

How does it work?
Mid-Valley Fellowship will engage your church community in embracing their identity in Christ and share about the ministry. Pastors are encouraged to prepare sermons focused on Identity in Christ. MVF will provide:

• Introductory Video
• MVF Speaker (limited)
• Campaign Schedule
• My Identity in Christ Tool - to dig into your identity in Christ
• Change Buddies - as a regular reminder of Identity Month and an opportunity to partner with your spare change

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Campaign Schedule

The following campaign schedule is provided as a general guide to follow. Please feel free to customize it to fit the culture and needs of your church community.

Week 1 ​June 6, 2021​	Foundation of Identity in Christ we need identity/definition of who we are parents are intended to bestow a healthy identity on us when we begin relationship with God, he defines our identity as a foundation for life with him Suggested Action Steps show the Identity Month Overview Video distribute Change Buddies preach a sermon focused on our true identity found in Christ
Week 2 June 13, 2021​	​How Embracing Your Identity in Christ Makes a Difference Personally necessity to internalize what God says about us replace lies we have believed with truth the result is transformation of the way we see ourselves, aligning with God's perspective Suggested Action Steps preach a sermon about how embracing our true identity affects the way we see ourselves distribute Identity in Christ handout
Week 3 ​June 20, 2021	Walking Out Your Identity in Christ with Other Believers seeing the God-given identity of other believers being unified with others around our God-given identity speaking affirmation of others' identity and receiving affirmation of ours Suggested Action Steps ​distribute My True Identity handout preach a sermon about how our true identity affects relationship with other believers
Week 4 ​June 27, 2021	Walking Out Your Identity in Christ with Unbelievers being at peace/confident in the foundation of our God-given identity sharing The Gospel ("Good News") with others accepting their response, whether positive or negative - neither changes our identity Suggested Action Steps collect Change Buddies and return them to MVF preach a sermon focused on how our true identity affects how we reach out to others share stories of how Identity Month has impacted those in your church community

Resources

Download Identity Month Overview Video

Identity in Christ Handout

My True Identity Handout

Church Presentation on Identity in Christ