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Spiritual and experiential preparation. Action-Reflection Learning. A spirituality that copes with the complexities of being among the poor Ministry among the urban poor is something that cannot be learned in the classroom. Bring justice here.
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Spiritual and experiential preparation Action-Reflection Learning • A spirituality that copes with the complexities of being among the poor • Ministry among the urban poor is something that cannot be learned in the classroom Bring justice here Each course 1/3 action, 1/3 theology, 1/3 social analysis
Eph 4:11,12 Movement Leadership Role of Apostle - which develops from • Prophet • Evangelist • Pastor • Teacher • Deacon (-ess) As these expand into multiple works
Discussion QuestionEph 4:11,12 • How do you train a leader to move from being prophet, pastor, deaconess, evangelist to be an apostolic leader of many churches? • How do you help a deacon to multiply development works across 10 communities not just one or two?
Training of leaders • Train according to gifting and capacity, responibility • Prophet mouthpiece of God • Pastor influences others through knowing the word of God • Prayer and fasting and power • Counsel and teach them about their gift
What is? • A Prophet • A Pastor • A teacher • An Evangelist • An Apostle
What is a Deacon (-ess) • Robin Hood – takes money form rich and gives to poor • Community Development worker • Economic Development worker • Skilled in many areas of management and resourcing
6.Culture Studies 1. Urban Churchplanting & Movement Leadership 5. Community Transformation 2.Urban Spirituality and Theology 4. Small Business and Organizational Development 3. Specialist Disciplines: Slum Schools, Health Programs, Marginalized etc MATUL Learning Domains Biblical Studies infiltrate each course