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The Mission of the Church. Class 1: The harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few The Bible as a missions story Class 2: Every Christian is a world Christian (going, praying, sending, welcoming, mobilizing) Class 3: A closer look at mobilizing The Pauling Cycle.
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The Mission of the Church Class 1: The harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few The Bible as a missions story Class 2: Every Christian is a world Christian (going, praying, sending, welcoming, mobilizing) Class 3: A closer look at mobilizing The Pauling Cycle
Every Christian a World Christian The main habits are: • Going • Praying • Sending • Welcoming • Mobilizing
So what does this mean? • Take a look at these five habits and ask these questions: • What habits can I major in while in this season of life and which should I minor in? • What habits are my strongest? • Which are my weakest? • What are some practical applications I can make regarding each habit to build them into my life?
Soul Searching Exercise • What is the church? • Why does the church exist? • How does #2 impact my life?
Every Christian is a Mobilizer • A mobilizer is a normal, everyday Christian who walks with God, yet has a global perspective and stays on the home front to rouse others to action • “Christians need conversion to missions as much as a sinner needs conversion to Christ.” – A.T. Pierson • A mobilizer in simplest terms is one who multiplies, disciples, or mentors in missions.
Being a Catalyst Character • What would the ripple effect be if you were missing from the story right now? • Would it impact your church, workplace, or the world as a result of your absence? • Jesus was the most influential catalyst character in our history.
Being a Catalyst Character • Paul was a catalyst character. • The letters to Ephesus, Galatia, and even Romans were heavily focused on God’s plan to include the Gentiles in his offer of salvation. • Paul called others to join him in ministering to the nations, giving them Biblical evidence from the Old Testament (Rom 15:8-12) and giving them a look at the state of the unreached world (Rom 15:19-24).
Not Location, but Lordship and Lifestyle • Mobilization is not about getting people to change their location, but about Lordship and a lifestyle that matches God’s heart. • What are you willing to do to make mission-minded disciples here and now? • Habakkuk 2:2 says to “Write down the vision, make it plain, so that the herald may run with it.”
Make Disciples • What is discipleship? (Matthew 28:18-20) • A. Conversion – baptism • B. Being taught to obey, including doctrine – Titus 1:9, 16; 2:1 • C. With the ultimate authority being Jesus (for teaching/obedience)
Make Disciples • Different types • A. General 1. Public teaching – 2 Tim 4:1, 2 2. Personal instruction/shepherding – Titus 2:3, 4; 1 Peter 5:1, 2; Jesus’ example • B. For church leadership – 2 Tim 2:2
Make Disciples • Selection • A. Jesus selected certain people – John 15:16 • B. Have to be available • C. Must realize they’re submitting to authority/teaching • D. Have to be responsible (if they’re going to take on responsibility!) • E. Of good character (see elder requirements in Titus, 1 Tim) • F. FAT –faithful, available, teachable • G. Given 2 Tim 2:2 – demonstrate ability to understand/explain Scripture
Make Disciples • What’s involved – a relationship! • A. A challenge – let them know what they’re getting into1. Disciples in Jesus’ day understood that culturally2. Understanding that elders have authority (1 Tim 5:17) • B. Doctrine – 2 Tim. 2:2 • C. Ministry skill 1. Governing (ruling, administrating, responsibility) 2. Evangelism (Matt 10:5-7) 3. Study/teaching of the word • D. Model ministry (as Jesus did) • E. Delegate things to them to grow (like evangelism, etc.) • F. Character (elder requirement lists/godly woman)
The Final Question • Why is discipleship and mentoring in missions important in the context of the purpose of the church?
Conclusion • Let leadership know how they can help you be a better mobilizer! • There are many resources and training options available in this church! • Thanks for taking the class!