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QUESTION 1. What do you think God wants to see happening in your church?. QUESTION 2. What does the Bible say a church should be doing? Acts 2:38-47. QUESTION 3. What prevents your church from doing what it should and realizing the blessing God wants to provide?. QUESTION 4.
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QUESTION 1 What do you think God wants to see happening in your church?
QUESTION 2 What does the Bible say a church should be doing? Acts 2:38-47
QUESTION 3 What prevents your church from doing what it should and realizing the blessing God wants to provide?
QUESTION 4 What is needed to overcome these hindrances?
MISSION OF GOD • To glorify His Name • To exalt Christ as Lord • To reconcile the world to Himself • To establish His Kingdom
GLORIFY GOD • To glorify God by becoming a life-long, obedient disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ, and • To glorify God by making disciples of all nations.
“Make Disciples of All Nations!” “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 28:19-20 (NIV)
Why does the church exist? To fulfill the Great Commission! • “Therefore go and make disciples of ALL nations…” • “Go” versus “Make disciples” Better translation: • “As you are going through the world, be making disciples…”
Making disciples is: • The priority for ALL believers • In a natural way, as a way of life. • Not by teaching, but by BEING A MODEL!
Making disciples is Leading others into a life-long, obedient, personal relationship with Jesus Christ which: • Transforms their character into Christlikeness, • Changes their values into Kingdom values, • Involves them in His mission.
The DNA of Discipleship • 85-96% of Christians still are spiritual babies. • Only 20% have spiritual maturity as a life goal. • 75% of teens leave church at age 19. • Only 1 in 30 Americans have a biblical worldview. • Only 9% of born-again Christians have a biblical worldview.
A worldview is the total set of values, morals, beliefs, and assumptions that a person holds either consciously or subconsciously. • 3 in 5 adults want a deeper spiritual life but are not involved in trying to grow. • 20 million Americans are committed to authentic discipleship.
Where are we in discipleship? • Ignorant: I don’t know. • Apathetic: I don’t care. • Indifferent: So what? • Uncommitted: What’s in it for me?
The Solution • Repentance • A radical return to following Jesus as His disciples • A re-shaping of the worldview of Christians to a biblical worldview
Luke 9:23 (NASB) “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me.”
3 Commitments I. Deny yourself:Life in the Spirit! • Repentance in order to experience Christ • Obedience to Christ and His commands • Giving priority to Christ over any person, purpose, or possession • Letting the Spirit control instead of self
II. Take up your cross:Committed to Christ! • Spending time with the Lord • Living in the Word • Praying in faith • Fellowshipping with believers • Witnessing to the world • Ministering to others
III. Follow Me:Making Disciples of All Nations! • Leading others into a life-long, obedient, personal relationship with Jesus Christ which • Transforms their character into Christ-likeness, • Changes their values into Kingdom values, • Involves them in His mission.
What is next? Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 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(NIV)
Prayers • To ask God to make me one of His faithful disciples • To be a model • To ask God’s way to make disciples of our churches • To ask God for reaching all people with the gospel of Jesus Christ
“Survival Kit” is… • One of the most effective biblical, theological, and doctrinal foundational resources • The first step of discipleship training • Available in 50 different languages
“Survival Kit”: 5 Keys To Effective Spiritual Growth The Indwelling Christ: Controlling All 1 Body: Being a Part 2 Natures: Giving Daily Control to the Holy Spirit 3 Aspects of Salvation: A Life-Long Way of Life 4 Sources of Authority: Measuring All by the Scriptures 5 and 5 Principle: A Personal Plan for Sharing
The Contents of Survival Kit Week Key IssueDangerCure & Growth Week 1 Developing habits, attitudes, Having a life without an The indwelling Christ: Controlling All and commitments that adequate foundation for ensure Christian growth Christian Week 2 Learning to live in new Being a Lone Ranger Christian 1 Body: Being a part of Body of Christ- relationship its life and service Week 3 Learning to deal with your Overconfidence or trying to 2 Natures: The Old and the New inner conflict with sin “fake” the Christian life Week 4 Resolving doubts about Ceasing to grow as a 3 Aspects of Salvation: Beginning, your experience with Christ Christian Process, and Completion Week 5 Finding a dependable Authority Being sidetracked by false 4 Sources of Authority: The Adequate for discovering truth leaders and false causes and the Inadequate – measuring all and making decisions by the Scripture Week 6 Learning to share your faith Becoming a “silent” Christian 5 and 5 Principle: Reaching Others effectively with lost people through Prayer and Witnessing
Discipleship Models • MasterLife • MasterBuilder • Purpose Driven Church
MasterLife • A process for growing disciples • Sequential discipleship development • Based on small groups • Led by a leader who models the attitudes and actions of a true disciple of Christ
GROWTH TRAINING MasterLife 3 and 4 DO Difference between MasterLife 1 and 2 and MasterLife 3 and 4 BE MasterLife 1 and 2 DEVELOPMENT
MasterLife1: The Disciple’s CROSS Helps the disciple develop a deeper relationship with Christ. MasterLife2: The Disciple’s PERSONALITY Helps the disciple develop Christ-likeness in character. MasterLife
MasterLife3: The Disciple’s VICTORY The disciple will experience victory over the world, the flesh, and the devil in spiritual warfare. MasterLife4: The Disciple’s MISSION Stimulates the disciple to join God’s mission of making disciples. MasterLife
MasterLife 1: The Disciple’s Cross How can I become a true disciple of Christ? BY ACCEPTING HIS LORDSHIP
CHRIST Conditions to being Christ’s disciple: Luke 9:23
Ministry of Worship and Intercession Luke 9:23 P R A Y E R • Deny • Cross • Follow John 15:7 Ministry Service of John 15:13 CHRIST FELLOWSHIP WITNESS John 15:5 Ministry of Evangelism Ministry of Nurture John 15:8 John 13:34-35 W O R D 1 Lord 2 Relationships 3 Commitments 4 Resources 5 Ministries 6 Disciplines The Disciple's Cross John 8:31-32 Ministry of Teaching and Preaching
MasterLife 2: The Disciple’s Personality How can I develop Christ-likeness? BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
God U O S L SIGHT TASTE SOUND MIND WILL EMOTIONS TOUCH SMELL B Y O D The Creation of Man - Genesis 2:7
God U O S P I R I T S L SIGHT TASTE SOUND MIND WILL EMOTIONS TOUCH SMELL B Y O D The Creation of Man - Genesis 2:7
God U O S P I R I T S L SIGHT TASTE SOUND MIND WILL EMOTIONS TOUCH SMELL B Y O D Satan F L E S H The Fall of Man - Genesis 3
God U O S P I R I T S L SIGHT TASTE SOUND MIND WILL EMOTIONS TOUCH SMELL B Y O D Satan The Fall of Man - Genesis 3
God U O S P I R I T S L SIGHT TASTE SOUND MIND WILL EMOTIONS TOUCH F L E S H SMELL B Y O D Satan E S P Í R I T U The Salvation of Man - Ephesians 2:8
God U O S P I R I T S L SIGHT TASTE SOUND MIND WILL EMOTIONS TOUCH F L E S H SMELL B Y O D Satan The Natural Man - 1 Corinthians 2:14
S P Í R T F L E S H God E E S P Í R I T U U O S L SIGNT TASTE SOUND MIND WILL EMOTIONS TOUCH C A R N E SMELL B Y O D Satan The Carnal Christian - 1 Corintios 3:1-3
S P Í R I T God E E S P Í R I T U U O S L SIGHT TASTE SOUND MIND WILL EMOTIONS TOUCH F L E S H SMELL B Y O D Satan The Spiritual Christian - Galatians 2:20
MasterLife 3:The Disciple’s Victory How can I be victorious in my life as a disciple? BY BEING ON MY KNEES
The Spiritual Armor Ephesians 6:10-18 Helmet of Salvation Sword of the Spirit Shield of Faith Breastplate of Righteousness Gospel Shoes Belt of Truth
MasterLife 4:The Disciple’s Mission How can I develop spiritual multipliers and co-laborers in my areas of ministry? BY MAKING DISCIPLES
Principles for Multiplying Disciples • Be a good example of Jesus Christ. • Entrust biblical truths to reliable disciples. • Minister in the name of Christ including difficult times and places.
RESPOND DEVELOP MATURE REPRODUCE MULTIPLY 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 MasterBuilder Co-laborer in Ministry Disciple Maker Spiritual Disciple Spiritual Child Spiritually Dead WITNESS ESTABLISH TRAIN EQUIP COMMISSION
. . . GOD DISCIPLER(S) ROLES Witness Parent Servant Steward Encourager * * * * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 Cor. 1:18 1 Cor. 2:1-5 1 Cor 3:1-3 1 Cor 3:5-6 1 Cor. 4:1 1 Cor. 3:10-16 1 Cor. 4:14-16 C H U R C H M A N S H I P P A R T N E R S H I P L E A D E R S H I P F R I E N D S H I P L O R D S H I P D I S C I P L E S H I P R E S P O N S E B I L I T Y Co-laborer Multiplying Leader Spiritual Disciple Spiritual Baby Unbeliever Evangelism * Follow-up * Training * Equiping * Supporting TASKS MasterBuilder
Stages in Discipleship Growth BeginningDevelopingMultiplying 1 Cor. 3:1-3 1 Cor. 3:5-6 1 Cor. 3:10-16; 4:1 Spiritual Spiritual Spiritual Infants Disciples Leaders Father Servant Steward Conservation FormationDevelopment & Support Disciple Discipler Function Focus of theDiscipler
Beginning Disciple: Spiritual infants(1 Cor. 3:1-3) Function: Father Principle of Christ: “I do, you observe.” Focus: Conservation Goal: Involve the believer in the life of the church
Developing Disciple: Spiritual disciples(1 Cor. 3:5-6) Function: Servant Principle of Christ: “I do, you help.” OR “You do, I help.” OR “You do, I observe.” Focus: Formation Goal: Help them to know what a disciple is
Multiplying Disciple: Spiritual leaders(1 Cor. 3:10-16; 4:1) Function: Steward Principle of Christ: “You do, and another person observes (your disciple)” Focus: Development & Support Goal: Every disciple has the responsibility to multiply themselves, and to teach others to do the same.