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TURNING DROPOUTS INTO MISSIONARIES

TURNING DROPOUTS INTO MISSIONARIES. (Matthew 28:19-20). (II Timothy 2:2). T. M. Timothy Ministry. Life on Life Mentoring.

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TURNING DROPOUTS INTO MISSIONARIES

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  1. TURNING DROPOUTSINTO MISSIONARIES

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  3. (Matthew 28:19-20) (II Timothy 2:2)

  4. T M Timothy Ministry Life on Life Mentoring

  5. Of the Japanese who profess Christ in America, 75% of them “drop out” within 6-12 months after returning to Japan. They stop reading their Bible and praying, stop fellowship with other Christians, and return to their former life.

  6. One-on-One discipling vs. Small Groups Advantages Accountability factor very high Relationship development Specific to meeting needs of the individual Meeting arrangements Sensitive to cultural influences Communications eye-to-eye, heart-to-heart, mind-to-mind

  7. Spiritual Awareness Man’s Response Our Part Spiritual Awareness

  8. The Spiritual Growth Process Christ-like Discipleship Discipler Adult Adolescent Child Evangelism Baby Disciple Believer New Birth Harvesting Initiative Sowing Cultivation Unbeliever Time Spiritual Farming Spiritual Parenting

  9. Principles to Give Timothy The greatness of God, and His desire for intimate relationship Life of prayer Understanding and thirst for scripture A sense of sin and its awfulness (Romans 1-3, Romans 12:9) A desire to help others grow in their walk with Christ, and a desire to leave a spiritual legacy The Principles of Discipleship

  10. The Principles of DiscipleshipPrinciples to Give Timothy • Compassionate love for people. • Love for the Body of Christ (community). • Personal growth in Christ-like character (Galatians 5:22-23, Colossians 3:12-14) • Clear sense of purpose and calling

  11. Finding a TimothyA critical choice Faithful Available Teachable Taking the First Step

  12. Steps in Finding a Timothy ASK Prayerfully make aLIST SEEK New Christian Immature Christian Mature Undiscipled Christian Seeker KNOCK Take theINITIATIVE Taking the First Step

  13. Inviting a Man to do Operation Timothy Taking the First Step Who are you praying for who might begin this process? • Be aware of Timothy’s BACKGROUND. • Ask God for DISCERNMENT. • Don’t RUSH or PRESSURE. • INVITE Timothy to meet to review Chapter 1 of Book 1, Finding the Way

  14. O.T. Books 1 & 2 1 Finding the Way • The Bible: Believe It or Not? • Is God Relevant to My Life? • Who is Jesus? • Did Jesus Have a Purpose in Coming? • Can God Accept Me? • How Can I be Forgiven? 2 Knowing the Truth • Gaining Eternal Assurance • Discovering the Holy Spirit • Knowing Your Enemy • Dealing With Temptation • Your Calling As An Insider • Telling Others About Christ

  15. O.T. Books 3 & 4 3 Living with Power • Digging into the Bible • Communicating with God • Thriving in the Church • Becoming a Person of Character • Pursuing Intimacy with God • Knowing God’s Will 4 Making a Difference • Bringing It Home • Taking it to Work • Handling Money Wisely • Moving Toward Maturity • Multiplying Your Life • Seeing the World God’s Way

  16. Typical Session(about 90 minutes) Getting Acquainted / Fellowship Sharing & Accountability Personal Update Personal Challenges Scripture Memory Prayer Bible Study Focused on Principles Taking the First Step

  17. Some Administrative Details Meet once a week, or what works best. Decide on a mutually convenient time. Teach personal application: How does the Word apply to you and your Timothy? Create an atmosphere for building a relationship with your Timothy. Emphasize accountability to/from Timothy. Taking the First Step

  18. Our Goal is to Produce Reproducers Some Administrative Details Operation Timothy is discipleship, not a social club. Keep the contents of your meetings confidential to encourage accoutability. Follow up if Timothy is missing sessions. Taking the First Step

  19. A Strategy for Biblical Discipleship “You my son.., these things you have heard me say... TIMOTHY FAITHFUL MEN Entrust to reliable men... OTHERS Who will be qualified to teach others.” 2 Timothy 2:2

  20. “Life on Life Mentoring… Taking the First Step is our opportunity to tap the infinite resources of God. It is our chance to give our lives to significance rather than mediocrity.” - Walt Henrichsen

  21. Are you investing yourself in someone? Who will you leave behind to carry on the work?Never underestimate God’s power as one life is invested in another. What Is The End Game?   Are you taking the time to invest your life in teaching someone God’s truths? Are you investing yourself in someone? Who will you leave behind? What do you want to leave behind when your life on earth is over? Paul wrote to Timothy, “And the things you have heard me saying in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.” (2 Timothy 2:2)  Who are your Timothys? Are you being obedient to 2 Timothy 2:2?

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