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Bridge To Grace August 2011. Equipping intentional disciples to be authentic & deployed into their spheres of influence. For greater things have yet to come And greater things are still to be done in this city -God of This City - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
For greater things have yet to comeAnd greater things are still to be done in this city
-God of This City Chris Tomlin
Bridge To Grace August 2011
Equipping intentional disciples to be authentic & deployed into their spheres
of influence
“OUTCOMES”
• Clarity “Disciple”• Responsibility “Disciple Maker”• Basic Discipleship “Concepts”• Committed to BTG Process• Wise Path totally accessible
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Nehemiah – Holy Ambition by Chip Ingram “For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His.” 2 Chronicles 16:9 Carpe Vita=“Seize the Life” Carpe Diem=“Seize the Day”
Dislocated Heart
Broken Spirit
Radical Step of Faith
Personal Commitment
Courageous Soul
Strategic Plan
Holy Ambition
George Barna Research
- Less than 1 in 10 Christians live like Christians Hebrews 10:24-25 - Increased teenage youth group activity but no
improvement in religious practices
. Proverbs 22:6
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Why Disciple?If you do not disciple a person who professes Christ, he will almost always become:
• Lukewarm in Faith
• Worldly in Behavior
• Hypocritical in Witness
by Patrick Morley Man in the Mirror 2 Timothy 4:3-5
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“Spiritual Direction”
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Spiritual Growth To Become An Equipped Authentic Disciple
• Does not begin by: Focusing on Behavior or Focusing on Attitudes • Always begins with: Focusing on Thinking
– The battleground for your soul is the mind– Be transformed by the renewing of the mind – Romans
12:2 • Accomplished by the Spirit of God, through the Word of God,
in the context of authentic community for the purpose of glorifying God.
• Demands that by faith we appropriate the Grace of God.
R12 – True SpiritualityBy Chip Ingram
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The Whole Counsel of GodActs 20:26-27
Therefore I testify to you this day, that I am innocent of the blood of all men. For I did not shrink from declaring to you the Whole Purpose of God.
Galatians 5:1-6And I testify again to every man who receivescircumcision, that he is under obligation to The Whole Law.
Ephesians 4:15Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will In All Things grow up into Him who is the Head, that is, Christ.
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The Whole Counsel of God (Cont.)Colossians 1:28
And we proclaim Him, admonishing every man and
teaching every man With All Wisdom, so that every man
stands complete in Christ.
Colossians 4:12Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of
Christ Jesus,sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer
for you, that you may Stand Firm in All the Will of God,
matureand fully assured.
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Disciple Life = Spiritual Direction
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Disciple Strong’s Dictionary (from Greek, first century)
• A learner, pupil• Indicating thought accompanied by endeavor (Romans 12:2)• Denotes one who follows one’s teachings• Defined by Jesus in John 8:31
- “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples”• A Disciple was not only a pupil, but an adherent; hence they
are spoken of as imitators of their teacher.• Acts 4:13 – They understood that Peter and John were
uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed, and began to recognize them as having been with Jesus.
R12 Christian “The Executive Summary”
• Surrender to God “All In”
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Romans 12:1 – “Therefore, I urge you, brothers in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship.”
Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing, and perfect will.”
• Separate from the World
Venture Church & Living On The Edge
R12 Christian “The Executive Summary”
• Sober in self-assessment
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Romans 12:3 – “For by the grace given me, I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance to the measure of faith God has given you.”
Romans 12:9-10 – “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
Romans 12:14 & 21 – 14 “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse… 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
• Serving in love
• Supernaturally responding to evil with good
A Disciple is one who puts Christ first by…
- Having a personal relationship with Jesus. - Being held accountable within a small group. - Serving others through acts of love and
compassion to build God’s Kingdom. - Demonstrating a life of Stewardship. - Sharing the Gospel—Reproducing Disciples. -Maturing in these five dimensions results in a
high impact Christian with a Biblical World-View.
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Having a real relationship with Jesus
A disciple sees and knows Him as a living friend, not just a historical figure. The relationship is personal, not institutional, and it is motivated by how the Disciple can give glory to God in all aspects of their life. By practicing the Spiritual Disciplines, one will come to know Jesus as both Lord and Savior.
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Accountability within a small group
Gives others the right to speak into your life as you progress in putting off the “old self”. The Twelve Disciples comprised the first small group because Jesus knew that becoming an intentional authentic Christian could not be accomplished in isolation.
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Serving others through acts of love & compassion
This is reflected through our spiritual gifts as we seek to glorify God. A Disciple will answer the call to act for those in need. Jesus came to serve, and as a disciple, we are compelled to follow His example as we build the kingdom. For some it may be carpentry shown through the building of a Habitat for Humanity house, teaching a Bible study, serving on a mission team or praying for babies in the nursery.
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Demonstrating a life of Stewardship
A Disciple readily acknowledges that God created the universe and owns it all. Because God owns everything, we acknowledge that we are simply stewards of the gifts of time, talent, resources, relationships, and truth. “God gives us enough time to do everything He wants us to do,” the talent to serve the Church, the resources to support ministries and to nurture relationships with grace.
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Sharing the Gospel—Reproducing Disciples
Sharing the Gospel, modeling a Christ-centered life, and nurturing other disciples is our fundamental calling from Christ. We are called to share our own personal faith journey, for the purpose of bringing others to Christ. We live our lives reflecting authenticity and transparency to reflect His Lordship. We invest our life in the lives of others to help engage, equip and encourage disciples for Christ. The cycle of Christian life is perpetuated when a Disciple’s life is committed to reproducing more Kingdom builders.
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How We’re Going To Do It...
And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All Authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 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 28:18-20
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Fundamental Concepts For Equipping Disciples
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Lasting Transformation
Theology / Doctrine+ Spiritual Disciplines+ Authentic Community= Spiritual Maturity
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No Man Left Behind
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Capture
Create
Sustain
….Through “Next Steps” by Man in the
Mirror
Sanctification “Life Cycle”
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ConvictionOf Sin
Focus onThe Law
Drawn ToJesus
by Jerram Barrs
Commitment to Daily Personal Worship
Journal the Following: - Short Prayer for Discernment - Specific Confession (of previous day’s sins) - Scripture Reading Plan - What did I hear? - Commentary Opinion - How do I apply in my life? - By God’s Grace & The Holy Spirit I will…. - Thoughtful Prayer
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What is Discipleship? - Christian Discipleship is a concentrated process
that occurs when a more mature believer prayerfully enters into a committed relationship with a group of faithful and teachable believers for the purpose of building Godly character, imparting true knowledge, and developing ministry skills under the direction and power of the Holy Spirit, so that they will follow Christ without reservation and do what he tells them to do. John Musselman The Jackson Institute
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John 15:7
Discipleship Process - Step 1 – Prayer list is accumulated of potential candidates - Step 2 – Covenant provided to candidates to be reviewed with spouses - Step 3 – Discipleship Leader to review the Covenant and answer questions - Step 4 – Signed Covenant is due each year at the end of Week # 2
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R.E.A.L. Men Discipleship Model
- The Guide - The Mentor - The Discipling Leader - The Reproducer
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Discipleship Model: Biblical Example: - Peter & John - Barnabas - Paul - Timothy
Phase I - The Guide
- Faithful - Available - Teachable
Create Curiosity29
Assess the Heart for F.A.T. Men
2 Timothy 2:2
Phase I – The GuideBasic Teaching provided 1 on 1or ingroup of 5 – 7 and topics are pickedto cover the following: - Basic Scripture - Understand Depravity - How to Make Life Managable - Your Spiritual Gifts
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Romans 3:23Matthew 11:29
Phase 2 – The MentorImpart: Knowledge
Skill Character
Through: “I” & “We” Activities chosen using the Discipleship Worksheet
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Equipping Curriculum
- _____________ - _____________
Adult Education - _____________ - _____________
Church Community - _____________ - _____________
Discipleship Worksheet
Develop
Service _______________ _______________
Caring _______________ _______________
Mission _______________ _______________
DeployGroups/Activities Books/Studies
Books - _____________ - _____________
Studies - _____________ - _____________
Name: ____________ Stage:______________________Date: ____________ Spiritual Gift: ________________Mentor: ____________ Meth. Of Discovery: ___________
Growth Objective: _____________
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Groups/Activities
Phase 2 – The MentorTopics: Selected from the
Discipleship Grid
Objective: Answer Jesus’ 3 Questions to Peter1. Who do you say I am?2. Do you love me?3. Will you stay with me?
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Imparting Knowledge, Character, and Skills
Seek Follow Abide Remain Reproduce
Hurting
Relationship with Jesus
-Spiritual Disciplines
-Bible Study Techniques
-Prayer-Personal Worship
-Apologetics-Sanctification-Doctrine
-Biblical Worldview
-Caring Ministry
Small Group
-Sunday School
-Basic Discipleship
-Progressing to Authentic Community
-All In Disciple
-Discipling Leader
-Celebrate Recovery-Divorce Care
Service -Local Christian Organizations
-Spiritual Gifts
-Mission Trip
-Equip Around Gifts
-Unique Purpose-Mission
-StephenMinister
Stewardship
-Time Management
-Crown -Ramsey -Generous Living
-Giving Champion
-Summit Counseling Center
Mentoring the Lost
-Personal Testimony
-Leading Others to Christ
-Spheres of Influence: Family, Community, Work Life
-MentoringLife-On-Life
-Multiply the Multipliers
-Beacon of Hope
Discipleship Grid Topics
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Phase 3 – Discipling Leader
- Right Character - Right Goals - Right Approach
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Phase 3 – Discipling LeaderT.E.A.M.S. Approach - Theology - Equipping - Accountability - Missional - Supplication
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John 17:20-23
Phase 3 – Discipling Leader
Courses:1. Classic Discipleship (16 hour course)2. Master Plan for Evangelism (8 weeks)3. Assigned a Group to lead (in pairs)4. Monthly “Leader Gatherings” - What is Life on Life Discipleship? - What are the outcomes desired? - How to recruit members? - Components of a good curriculum? - Coaching and Leadership?
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Phase 4 – The Reproducer“To the Fourth Generation”
- Missional Prayer List- Create Relationship- Be Invitational
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2 Timothy 2:2Paul Timothy Faithful Men Others
Phase 4 – The ReproducerTools: - Life Isses Booklets (4) - 4 Spiritual Laws - What do you think? - Born to Reproduce - The Mulligan - The Servant
There are a 1,000 ways to disciple and no reasonable way to know how to answer every question, but there are “4 filters for a Spirit Filled Conversation”
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Spiritual Maturity DefinedRelational Sphere
Aspects
God Family Church World
Head(Intellect)
-Theologically sound-Personal Worship
-Role as Spiritual Leader
-Vision, Mission, Values-Spiritual Gifts-Ecclesiology
-Biblical World-view
Heart(Passion)
-Live for Christ-“Love God—Love People”
-Love family before self
-Love the Church family above self-interest
-Heart for the lost and for those in need
Hand (Behavior)
-Spirituality guided by the Holy Spirit
-Servant Leader
-Stewardship -Time -Talent -Resources -Relationships
-Engaged in discipleship to the 4th generation
A Man Called, Equipped, & Deployed
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Romans 12:1-2
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“OUTCOMES”
•Clarity “Disciple”•Basic Discipleship “Concepts”•Responsibility “Disciple
Maker”•Committed to BTG Process•Wise Path totally accessible
Habakkuk 2:2-3