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The reason we are not
already in hell…
Great Grace
The reason we are not
already in heaven…
Great Commission
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
Key Scriptures
Matt 28:18-20 make disciples
2 Tim 2:2-7 disciple-makers
Eph 4:11-6 equip the saints
Equip
Key Scriptures
Matt 28:18-20 make disciples
Define a disciple
Equip
Key Scriptures
Eph 4:11-6 equip the saints
Define an equipped saint &
what they are equipped for.
Equip
Key Scriptures
2 Tim 2:2-7 faithful men
What ministry processes
are you using to train them?
Equip
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
Equipping Jerusalem
Sending Antioch
Sustaining Philippi
The Commissioned Church
The Commissioned
Church
Knowing who we are
Knowing where we are
The Church on Earth
The church in heaven
on it’s face
REVELATION
The church on earth
on it’s feet
ACTS
Knowing where we are
EarthPlayground
or Battleground
Knowing why we are
Knowing why we are
To reach this generation
with the gospel and train
the next to do the same
Reach and Equip
Reaching this generation
Equipping the next
How do you measure effective equipping?
Equipping Jerusalem Church
Acts 2:39-47 The pattern
Acts 8:1-4 The proof
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
Acts 2:41-47 Blueprint for Ministry
Evangelism… evangelizing the lost
Gathering… baptized, continued steadfastly
Instruction… instruction in the Word
Worship… breaking of bread, prayers
Connection… shared meals & needs
Reproduction… added daily
Acts 3-28 Growing & Going
Testing persecution Acts 3,4,7,8
Training conflict & creativity Acts 5,6
Church Planting Movement
Judea, Samaria, Cyprus, Antioch Acts 8,10,11-13
Missions Movement
Galatia, Asia, Macedonia, Rome Acts 13-28
Equipping is…
Training them to excel here and
now in what you are sending
them to do there and then
ChurchPlanter
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DiscipleMaker
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Four Levels of disciple-making
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Evaluate your congregation
Four areas to equip
Worship knowing God
Maturity in godly relationship skills
Evangelism active and effective
Stewardship developing & using
giftsGrade your present practices
The Jesus Model
Come and see Jn 1:39
Follow Me Mk 1:17
Abide in Me Jn 15:4-8
Go make disciples Mt 28:19
The Jesus Model
Mark 3:14
“And He ordained twelve, that they
might be with him, and that He
might send them”
The Jesus Model
Not mass produced 11 Leaders; 120 followers
Transformation, not just information
Life-on-life influence over time
Life in tandem
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
The Timothy Model
2 Timothy 2:2“the things….
commit…
to faithful men”
Who are your “Timothys”?
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
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
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
The Timothy Model
2 Timothy 2:2 things… message
commit… method
faithful men… men
Who are your “Timothys”?
“Doing the word in tandem”
Not just another class
Transformation vs. Information
Requires trusted relationships
Years of investment
It’s a life-long journey
We must leave behind
a generation of well trained, self
disciplined, passionate, Christ-like,
reproducing disciple makers moving out
into all the world
Lead with leaving in view!
The Crucial Choice
Who will you invest in?
What is taking up most of your time?
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?
Disciple makers four concerns
Disciplines (Habits) Going Ahead
Word, worship, witness
Doctrine (Beliefs) Growing Deep
Belief causes behavior
Maturity (Priorities) Growing Up
Relationships, self discipline, integrity
Ministry (Stewardship) Giving Out
Develop & invest gifts, skills & resources
Function versus Form
Function: what we must do
Form: how we can/should do it
Function versus Form
Function: “make disciples”
Form: small groups, 1 on 1s,
apprenticeships, TWTJ,
Saturday seminars
Disciple makers model
You must make it…
Repeatable – simple & transferable
Thorough – whole-life focused
Continual – life-long practice
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
Time Frames
Fall and Spring Groups (12 weeks each)
October through May Groups (28 weeks)
Year groups (40 weeks)
Keep it simple
Clear goals and specific processesCommitment and accountabilitySimplicity and do-abilityDrastic, progressive application to myself, family, church, world,
time, resources, priorities
Common pitfalls
Too 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
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
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
Study the Word
What does it say about… 1. God 2. man 3. sin 4. promise-principle 5. command-choice-consequence
What? So what? Now what?
Memorize the Word
Memorize two verses a week & review
Demonstrate the continual practice &
impact of scripture memory in your
own life
Pray the Word
Show 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
Do the Word
Train 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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Disciplines Doctrine Maturity Ministry
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?
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?
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?
Address
Worldview beliefs; Cultural norms
Spiritual growth expectations & evaluation
Commitment; time, $, family pressures
Step by step growth process
Training them to reproduce on their own
Developing team relationships
Who else do you need to make this happen?
Time Frames
90 minute sessions
In-between informal times
for fellowship and modeling
Expanding friendships in the body
Involvement in ministry
Foundational Assumptions
Everyone starts at the beginning
No one tests out of any level
Train your disciple-makers thoroughly
Move slowly with high accountability
Keep it “doing”, not just “knowing”
Foundational Assumptions
Leaders must be doers
Avoid exclusivity in disciple-making
Avoid authoritarianism and dependency
Whole life stewardship is the goal
Deal with problems as they arise
Every issue is an opportunity for growth
Foundational Assumptions
There will be additional small groups
ABF, Saturday seminars, Institute
There will be expanding in-reach and
outreach opportunities for ministry
No leader is expected to do-it-all
Total balanced church vision is key
Where to begin
Determine the model (O, D, C, S)
weigh the pros and cons
more than one option?
Determine the timing and time frame
more than one option?
Select potential leaders for training
Where to begin
Determine the materials & methods
Think 6 years down the road
Keep the total ministry in balance
Give time to plant the vision & grow it
An example
D-groups – Foundations
ABF’s age-stage or topical
Saturday Seminars – 4 hours
Sunday Evening Institute – 4 Sunday nights
22 Community outreaches
8 Target outreaches (men, women, teens, kids)
EE, Journey, Methods of Bible Study, etc.
Balanced Diet
Yearly Sermon Plan
Verse for the year series – January
Book Study 12 messages
Doctrine Study 12 messages
Songs of Summer (Poetical books)
Relational Study 12 messages
Christ Study
Seminar/Institute
Pre-marital counseling, 5 Essentials,
Communication
Leadership Levels
Parenting (Pre-K, Elem, Teens, MT Nest)
Evangelism training
Anger & conflict resolution
Biblical counseling basics
