I. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS A PERSON OF PEACE? II. THE BIBLICAL BASIS FOR FINDING A PERSON OF PEACE III. WHY START WITH A PERSON OF PEACE? IV. IDENTIFYING THE PERSON OF PEACE IN YOUR CONTEXT Exercise: Write down a list of people in your community or social circle who might be a Person of Peace. …
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93622.1 Lesson 1. Demography, Cultraure & Religious Beliiefs
I. UNDERSTANDING DEMOGRAPHY Demography is the study of human populations, including their size, structure, economic condition, and changes over time. Understanding your target audience is crucial for effective disciple-making, as it clarifies who we are reaching, their needs, and the most effective approaches for ministry. II. ENGAGING CULTURE Culture comprises customs, beliefs, social behaviors, and …
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93621.7 Lesson 7. Developing Culturally Relevant Disciple Making Strategy
I. INTRODUCTION: GATHERING INFORMATION A. Understanding the Mission Field: B. The Goal of Community Information Gathering: II. BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES FOR UNDERSTANDING THE COMMUNITY A. Paul’s Adaptability in Evangelism: B. Jesus’ Compassion for the Crowds: III. PRACTICAL METHODS FOR GATHERING INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMMUNITY There are various methods for gathering information, ranging from simple observation to …
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93621.5 Lesson 5. Healthy Family
I. INTRODUCTION: THE ROLE OF HEALTHY FAMILIES II. WHY HEALTHY FAMILIES MATTER IN THE CHURCH III. BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES FOR A HEALTHY FAMILY The Bible outlines clear principles for building healthy family relationships, both in the home and within spiritual families. IV. PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING A HEALTHY FAMILY Here are specific strategies and activities that …
93621.6 Lesson 6. Understanding Disciple-Making Movement
I. INTRODUCTION TO DISCIPLE-MAKING MOVEMENTS (DMM) Disciple-Making Movements (DMM) are dynamic spiritual movements characterized by rapid multiplication of disciples who actively make other disciples. At its core, a DMM is a spiritual awakening where disciples intentionally share the Gospel, train new believers, and establish churches that replicate this process rapidly and organically. Historically and biblically, …
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93621.4 Lesson 4. Called and Committed
I. INTRODUCTION God seeks individuals in every generation and country on this earth to partner with Him in His plan to establish the Kingdom of God here. He calls unbelievers who are bound by sin and living under the influence of the devil to repent and turn to Him so they can work together. He …
93621.3 Lesson 3. Hearing God’s Voice
I. HEARING GOD’S VOICE: A KEY DISCIPLESHIP PRACTICE II. WAYS GOD COMMUNICATES III. PRACTICAL STEPS TO DEVELOP HEARING GOD’S VOICE IV. TESTING PROPHETIC WORDS (JOHN 4:1-3) V. PRACTICAL EXERCISES FOR HEARING GOD’S VOICE
93621.2 Lesson 2. Prayer and Fasting
I. THE ESSENCE OF PRAYER II. THE BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS OF PRAYER III. PERSISTENT AND EXPECTANT PRAYER IV. INTERCESSION AND LOVE V. THE MODEL OF PRAYER: THE LORD’S PRAYER VI. THE PURPOSE AND POWER OF FASTING VII. NOTABLE BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF FASTING VIII. SPIRITUAL OUTCOMES OF FASTING A. Fasting is often associated with powerful spiritual breakthroughs: …
93621.1 Lesson 1. Intimacy with God
I. WHAT IS INTIMACY WITH GOD? II. THREE DIMENSIONS OF INTIMACY (UP, IN, OUT) III. INTIMACY AS SEEN IN COVENANT AND KINGDOM A. Covenant = Relationship (Genesis, Abraham, Moses, Jesus) B. Kingdom = Responsibility (God, Judges, David, Jesus) IV. SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR GROWING IN INTIMACY V. PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES FOR DEEPENING INTIMACY VI. WORSHIP AS A …
93636 Church Eldership and Leadership Handout 2
Teamwork, Unity, and Leadership Elders were ordained by the apostles. Elders were instructed and directed at times by the apostles, and elders worked in a supportive role to the God-appointed leaders. The eldership is definitely a local church ruling body. It operates, however, under the direction of the senior minister, who must himself be one …
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