52 Culture Cards

One for every week of the year.

01

Jan 6-7

When we PUT GOD FIRST...

We acknowledge God as number one in every area of our life.

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. Matthew 22:25-28

02

Jan 13-14

When we PUT GOD FIRST...

We grow in our personal relationship with Jesus.

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. Matthew 22:25-28

03

Jan 20-21

When we DO LIFE TOGETHER...

We are there for each other.

Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25 

04

Jan 27-28

When we DO LIFE TOGETHER...

We have fun together.

Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25 

05

Feb 3-4

When we REACH PEOPLE...

We know that people matter to God.

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 

06

Feb 10-11

When we REACH PEOPLE...

We make every moment count.

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 

07

Feb 17-18

When we BUILD LIVES...

We point people to the Bible.

Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20

08

Feb 24-25

When we BUILD LIVES...

We help people take their next step.

Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20

09

Mar 2-3

When we DEVELOP SERVANT LEADERS...

We model humility.

God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. 1 Peter 4:10 

10

Mar 9-10

When we DEVELOP SERVANT LEADERS...

We think multiplication.

God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. 1 Peter 4:10 

11

Mar 16-17

When we LIVE GENEROUSLY...

We give our time, talent, and treasure.

You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11 

12

Mar 23-24

When we LIVE GENEROUSLY...

We know little and big things make a difference.

You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11 

13

Mar 30-31

When WE WORK AS A TEAM...

We honor one another's strengths.

Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many. Now if the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” it would not for that reason stop being part of the body. And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” it would not for that reason stop being part of the body. 1 Corinthians 12:14-16

14

Apr 6-7

When WE WORK AS A TEAM...

We value collaboration, communication, and community.

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Philippians 2: 1-4

15

Apr 13-14

When WE HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE...

We choose joy in every circumstance.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

16

Apr 20-21

When WE HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE...

We serve because we want to, not because we have to.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8-9

17

Apr 27-28

When WE DO EVERYTHING WITH EXCELLENCE...

We know that excellence honors God and inspires people.

Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm. Daniel 6:3

18

May 4-5

When WE DO EVERYTHING WITH EXCELLENCE...

We pay attention to details.

And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men... Colossians 3:23

19

May 11-12

When WE CELEBRATE WINS...

We remember why we do what we do.

The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Psalm 126:3

20

May 18-19

When WE CELEBRATE WINS...

We make time to celebrate the big and small wins.

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

21

May 25-26

Jesus gave us an assignment...

It's called the GREAT COMMISSION.

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20

22

Jun 1-2

Because we get to partner with God to fulfill the Great Commission...

Our mission is REACHING PEOPLE AND BUILDING LIVES.

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20

23

Jun 8-9

Because our mission is Reaching People and Building Lives...

Our greatest desire is for people to CONNECT WITH GOD.

See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! 1 John 3:1

24

Jun 15-16

Because our mission is Reaching People and Building Lives...

Our greatest desire is for people to GROW IN COMMUNITY.

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25

25

Jun 22-23

Because our mission is Reaching People and Building Lives...

Our greatest desire is for people to DISCOVER THEIR PURPOSE.

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10

26

Jun 29-30

Because our mission is Reaching People and Building Lives...

Our greatest desire is for people to GO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Mark 16:15

27

Jul 6-7

When we PUT GOD FIRST...

We acknowledge God as number one in every area of our life.

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. Matthew 22:25-28

28

Jul 13-14

When we PUT GOD FIRST...

We grow in our personal relationship with Jesus.

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. Matthew 22:25-28

29

Jul 20-21

When we DO LIFE TOGETHER...

We are there for each other.

Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25 

30

Jul 27-28

When we DO LIFE TOGETHER...

We have fun together.

Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25 

31

Aug 3-4

When we REACH PEOPLE...

We know that people matter to God.

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 

32

Aug 10-11

When we REACH PEOPLE...

We make every moment count.

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 

33

Aug 17-18

When we BUILD LIVES...

We point people to the Bible.

Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20

34

Aug 24-25

When we BUILD LIVES...

We help people take their next step.

Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20

35

Aug 31 - Sep 1

When we DEVELOP SERVANT LEADERS...

We model humility.

God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. 1 Peter 4:10 

36

Sep 7-8

When we DEVELOP SERVANT LEADERS...

We think multiplication.

God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. 1 Peter 4:10 

37

Sep 14-15

When we LIVE GENEROUSLY...

We give our time, talent, and treasure.

You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11 

38

Sep 21-22

When we LIVE GENEROUSLY...

We know little and big things make a difference.

You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11 

39

Sep 28-29

When WE WORK AS A TEAM...

We honor one another's strengths.

Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many. Now if the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” it would not for that reason stop being part of the body. And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” it would not for that reason stop being part of the body. 1 Corinthians 12:14-16

40

Oct 5-6

When WE WORK AS A TEAM...

We value collaboration, communication, and community.

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Philippians 2: 1-4

41

Oct 12-13

When WE HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE...

We choose joy in every circumstance.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

42

Oct 19-20

When WE HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE...

We serve because we want to, not because we have to.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8-9

43

Oct 26-27

When WE DO EVERYTHING WITH EXCELLENCE...

We know that excellence honors God and inspires people.

Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm. Daniel 6:3

44

Nov 2-3

When WE DO EVERYTHING WITH EXCELLENCE...

We pay attention to details.

And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men... Colossians 3:23

45

Nov 9-10

When WE CELEBRATE WINS...

We remember why we do what we do.

The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Psalm 126:3

46

Nov 16-17

When WE CELEBRATE WINS...

We make time to celebrate the big and small wins.

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

47

Nov 23-24

Jesus gave us an assignment...

It's called the GREAT COMMISSION.

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20

48

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Because we get to partner with God to fulfill the Great Commission...

Our mission is REACHING PEOPLE AND BUILDING LIVES.

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20

49

Dec 7-8

Because our mission is Reaching People and Building Lives...

Our greatest desire is for people to CONNECT WITH GOD.

See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! 1 John 3:1

50

Dec 14-15

Because our mission is Reaching People and Building Lives...

Our greatest desire is for people to GROW IN COMMUNITY.

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25

51

Dec 21-22

Because our mission is Reaching People and Building Lives...

Our greatest desire is for people to DISCOVER THEIR PURPOSE.

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10

52

Dec 28-29

Because our mission is Reaching People and Building Lives...

Our greatest desire is for people to GO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Mark 16:15