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The reason we are not already in hell…
Great Grace
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The reason we are not already in heaven…
Great Commission
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The Commissioned Church
Commissioned to Equip Jerusalem Acts 2:39-47 Commissioned to Send Antioch Acts 13:1-5 Commissioned to Sustain Philippi Phil 4:14-19
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Key Scriptures
Matt 28:18-20 make disciples2 Tim 2:2-7 disciple-makersEph 4:11-6 equip the saints
Equip
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Key Scriptures
Matt 28:18-20 make disciples
Define a disciple
Equip
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Key Scriptures
Eph 4:11-6 equip the saints Define an equipped saint & what they are equipped for.
Equip
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Key Scriptures
2 Tim 2:2-7 faithful men What ministry processes are you using to train them?
Equip
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We must regain the New Testament pattern of Local Church
Equipping, Sending and Sustaining
a new generation of cross-cultural disciple-making church planters
Drafted, Disciplined and Deployed
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Equipping Jerusalem
Sending Antioch
Sustaining Philippi
The Commissioned Church
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The Commissioned
Church
Knowing who we are
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Knowing where we are
The Church on Earth
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The church in heaven
on it’s face
REVELATION
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The church on earth
on it’s feet
ACTS
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Knowing where we are
EarthPlayground
or Battleground
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Knowing why we are
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Knowing why we are
To reach this generation with the gospel and train the next to do the same
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Reach and Equip
Reaching this generation
Equipping the next
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How do you measure effective equipping?
Equipping Jerusalem Church
Acts 2:39-47 The pattern
Acts 8:1-4 The proof
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How do you measure effective equipping?
Equipping Jerusalem Church
Acts 6:7 disciples… multipliedActs 8:1 all scattered…Acts 9:31 churches… multipliedActs 12:24 word… multiplied
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Acts 2:41-47 Blueprint for Ministry
Evangelism… evangelizing the lostGathering… baptized, continued steadfastlyInstruction… instruction in the WordWorship… breaking of bread, prayersConnection… shared meals & needsReproduction… added daily
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Acts 3-28 Growing & Going
Testing persecution Acts 3,4,7,8
Training conflict & creativity Acts 5,6
Church Planting MovementJudea, Samaria, Cyprus, Antioch Acts 8,10,11-13
Missions Movement Galatia, Asia, Macedonia, Rome Acts 13-28
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Equipping is…
Training them to excel here and
now in what you are sending
them to do there and then
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ChurchPlanter
Church Leader
DiscipleMaker
Disciple1
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Four Levels of disciple-making
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ChurchPlanter
Church Leader
DiscipleMaker
Disciple1
2
3
4
Evaluate your congregation
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Four areas to equip
Worship knowing God
Maturity in godly relationship skills
Evangelism active and effective
Stewardship developing & using
giftsGrade your present practices
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The Jesus Model
Come and see Jn 1:39Follow Me Mk 1:17
Abide in Me Jn 15:4-8 Go make disciples Mt 28:19
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The Jesus Model
Mark 3:14“And He ordained twelve, that they might be with him, and that He
might send them”
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The Jesus Model
Not mass produced 11 Leaders; 120 followers
Transformation, not just informationLife-on-life influence over time
Life in tandem
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Disciple making Defined
An intentional, intimate relationship to initiate life-change through instruction, correction, participation, and direction; resulting in well-grounded,
self-disciplined, fruitful followers of Jesus Christ
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The Timothy Model
2 Timothy 2:2“the things….
commit… to faithful men”
Who are your “Timothys”?
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Disciple-makers Road-map 2 Tim 2:1-7
Investor Selection Deposit Careful Investors depositing for a return
Soldier Suffering Battle Single minded warriors suffering to win a war
Athlete Self Discipline Race Self disciplined athletes honestly winning a race
Farmer Sacrifice Harvest Hard working laborers anticipating a harvest
Occupation Principle Focus
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Disciple-makers Road-map 2 Tim 2:1-7
Investor Men Leave it
Soldier Hardship Limit it
Athlete Rules Live it
Farmer Hard Work Love it
Occupation Principle Focus
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2 Tim 2:1-7 2 Tim 4:7-8
Investor Selection Deposit Kept Who: protect the truth and invest it in gifted, godly leaders
Soldier Suffering Battle Fought What: don’t divide your interests; endure in the battle
Athlete Self Discipline Race Finished How: model the truth in constant self-discipline and integrity
Farmer Sacrifice Harvest Laid up Why: you’ll share in the harvest as soon as its reaped
Timothy Principle Focus Paul
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The Timothy Model
2 Timothy 2:2 things… message commit… method faithful men… men
Who are your “Timothys”?
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“Doing the word in tandem” Not just another class Transformation vs. InformationRequires trusted relationshipsYears of investmentIt’s a life-long journey
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We must leave behinda generation of well trained, self
disciplined, passionate, Christ-like, reproducing disciple makers moving out
into all the world
Lead with leaving in view!
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The Crucial Choice
Who will you invest in?
What is taking up most of your time?
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Disciple makers three roles
Teacher Transmission of Truth Message Foundation 2 Tm 1:11; 2:2
Father Transformation of Life Model Application 1:2; 2:1; 3:10 Love, Reproof, Correction
Coach Transfer of Mission 2:1-26; 4:1-5 Mission Participation Ministry
Who have been this to you?
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Disciple makers four concerns
Disciplines (Habits) Going Ahead Word, worship, witnessDoctrine (Beliefs) Growing Deep Belief causes behavior Maturity (Priorities) Growing Up Relationships, self discipline, integrity Ministry (Stewardship) Giving Out Develop & invest gifts, skills & resources
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Function versus Form
Function: what we must do
Form: how we can/should do it
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Function versus Form
Function: “make disciples”
Form: small groups, 1 on 1s, apprenticeships, TWTJ, Saturday seminars
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Disciple makers model
You must make it…
Repeatable – simple & transferable
Thorough – whole-life focused
Continual – life-long practice
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Disciple-making Models
One-on-one model (2 men, 2 women) D-Group model (4 men or 4 women)Couple on couple model (2 on 2) Small group model (mixed, up to 8)
and of each model
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Time Frames
Fall and Spring Groups (12 weeks each)
October through May Groups (28 weeks)
Year groups (40 weeks)
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Keep it simple
Clear goals and specific processesCommitment and accountabilitySimplicity and do-abilityDrastic, progressive application to myself, family, church, world,
time, resources, priorities
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Common pitfallsToo casual and non-challengingToo advanced for beginnersToo cerebral, impractical, non-directiveToo much crammed into the timeFailure to focus on word, worship, prayer
and personal applicationLack of understanding & commitmentFailure to plan for levels with repeatability
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Focus on practice, not program
D-groups are PART of a balanced ministryKeep disciple making core elements centralStay in the WORD AND PRAYERKeep it simple, practical, directiveFirst two years should remain constant for the sake of repeatabilityPrepare for advancing levels of leadersIncorporate new materials continuallyFacilitate witness continually
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Read the Word
The discipline of daily reading & journaling
Plan – time, place, procedure
Method – How to read, what to look for
Meta-narrative of scripture
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Study the WordWhat does it say about… 1. God 2. man 3. sin 4. promise-principle 5. command-choice-consequence
What? So what? Now what?
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Memorize the Word
Memorize two verses a week & review
Demonstrate the continual practice & impact of scripture memory in your own life
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Pray the WordShow them how to pray the Word back to God and into their own lives
Prayer is about GodIt is in prayer that we obtain God’s heart for the nations
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Do the WordTrain in holiness, humility, harmony self-discipline & relationships
Train in evangelism & disciple-making
Train to discover & use their gifts Train to invest their resources
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ChurchPlanter
Church Leader
DiscipleMaker
Disciple1
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3
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Disciplines Doctrine Maturity Ministry
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Who do you work with?
Who will you be looking for?How do you determine who?What if no one seems qualified?How many to begin with?How to transition to next level?
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How do you begin?
How do you begin the relationship?What level of commitment should be expected up front?How do you obtain the commitment?How often do you meet?How much time do you expect it to take?
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What will you do?
How will you evaluate their needs?How will you evaluate their progress?What will you focus & major on?What methods will you use?What material will you use?What are optimal times & obstacles?
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AddressWorldview beliefs; Cultural normsSpiritual growth expectations & evaluationCommitment; time, $, family pressures Step by step growth processTraining them to reproduce on their ownDeveloping team relationships Who else do you need to make this happen?
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Time Frames
90 minute sessionsIn-between informal times for fellowship and modelingExpanding friendships in the bodyInvolvement in ministry
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Foundational Assumptions
Everyone starts at the beginningNo one tests out of any levelTrain your disciple-makers thoroughlyMove slowly with high accountabilityKeep it “doing”, not just “knowing”
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Foundational Assumptions
Leaders must be doersAvoid exclusivity in disciple-makingAvoid authoritarianism and dependencyWhole life stewardship is the goalDeal with problems as they ariseEvery issue is an opportunity for growth
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Foundational Assumptions
There will be additional small groups ABF, Saturday seminars, InstituteThere will be expanding in-reach and outreach opportunities for ministryNo leader is expected to do-it-allTotal balanced church vision is key
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Where to beginDetermine the model (O, D, C, S)
weigh the pros and consmore than one option?
Determine the timing and time framemore than one option?
Select potential leaders for training
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Where to begin
Determine the materials & methodsThink 6 years down the roadKeep the total ministry in balanceGive time to plant the vision & grow it
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An exampleD-groups – FoundationsABF’s age-stage or topicalSaturday Seminars – 4 hours Sunday Evening Institute – 4 Sunday nights22 Community outreaches8 Target outreaches (men, women, teens, kids) EE, Journey, Methods of Bible Study, etc.
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Balanced DietYearly Sermon PlanVerse for the year series – JanuaryBook Study 12 messages Doctrine Study 12 messages Songs of Summer (Poetical books)Relational Study 12 messages Christ Study
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Seminar/InstitutePre-marital counseling, 5 Essentials, CommunicationLeadership LevelsParenting (Pre-K, Elem, Teens, MT Nest)Evangelism trainingAnger & conflict resolutionBiblical counseling basics