The Kingdom and Community Development = Social Discipleship and Economic Discipleship

1. The Kingdom and Community Development = Social Discipleship and Economic Discipleship Viv Grigg, June 2006

2. SOCIAL ECONOMIC DISCIPLESHIP Discipleship: Responses to the Reign of the King 1. 3. GOD SPIRITUAL GOD DISCIPLESHIP DISCIPLESHIP RULES OVER HUMANITY RULES OVER HUMANITY WHO ARE TO RULE AS HIS WHO ARE TO BE THEIR NEIGHBOURS' VICE-REGENTS 2. KEEPERS MANAGING THE CREATED IN EQUALITY, BROTHERHOOD, ORDER SISTERHOOD AND JUSTICE The Kingdom is God’s Rule Bringing Redemption of Humanity And Restoration of Creation

3. Human Needs Spiritual Separation Death Social Alienation Injustice Economic Poverty Opulance Exploitation Political Oppression Divine Resources Spiritual Spiritual Life Eternal Life Social Community Justice Brotherhood Economic Food / Work / Land Equal Distribution Management of Resources Political Servant-Leaders Jesus is the AnswerWhat’s the Question? The Connection, Christ

4. Summary of 8 Principles of Kingdom Economics 9. Ownership /Own home / Forsake all, / Provide family (Levites) yet own home (1 Tim 5:8)

5. Steps to Developing Diaconal Ministry • Preach the holism of the Kingdom and how it affects all aspects of life. • Draw together the leaders of the church. From these a committee will be elected. Try to not let the pastor be on this committee. • Teach Luke 2:52 (see next) as a basis for thinking about transformation of four aspects of the community • Get a blackboard, divide it into four parts and dream with the people about each one (see next slides).

6. Luke 2:52 Discipling IndividualsGod’s Purposes • Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and with man. • God’s Kingdom • Present • Future (Rev 21:3-4) Broken World

7. God’s Purposes for the Church and the Community • Maturity in all four areas • a.  For individuals (Col 1:28,29) • b.  For the Church (Eph 5:27) — without spot or blemish • c.  for the world (slum) (Matt 6:10) — thy kingdom come – ON EARTH

8. Development of a Diaconal MinistryWhat is God’s intention in this community?

9. Development of a Diaconal MinistryWhat is God’s intention in this community?Discuss what you want to see happen and fill in the boxes like below.

10. What to do with These Ideas • 2. Prioritize these • 3. Now go and do the same process but including non-Christian community leaders • 4. Make goals/plans for one of each of these areas5. For the top priority of these four projects     a. plan field trips to see others who have done this      b. contact authorities for info on programs   c. contact NGO’s    d. make a plan    e. work with community leaders — possibly draw them this committee. • 6.  Start with a realizable project7.   Build people’s sense of ability and authority • 8.  When negotiations break down develop techniques that defuse violence but effect change.

11. Step by Step… Towards Gods Intentions • Diaconal Development • Pastor’s Role • Teach the Kingdom, Kingdom Economics, Kingdom and its impact on Slum • Dream with people of the slum under the King • Appoint Deacons and Planning Committee • Planning Committee Process (This committee to include community leaders) • Prayer/Bible Study on Kingdom Economics • Identify Projects • Field Trips • Seminars • Seed Project • Evaluation

12. Outcomes

13. Implementation

14. Step by Step… Towards Gods Intentions

15. The Fight Against Poverty • Roles for the Rich and Middle Class