A. The church planting team now disciples the new believers based on their experience of discipleship with the church planting pastor. B. If the team was only one or two people, then these new disciples will become your first “team” as they engage in a process of discipleship. C. During the process of discipleship, engage …
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A. Planting and reproducing disciples and churches should be infused into every church. The Dominion Mandate that was given to Adam, and the Covenant that God made with Abraham requires a posture and attitude of multiplication. Churches and believers are not exempt from this mandate. B. Be sure you are seeking the Lord for fresh …
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*most appropriate in urban contexts or emerging centers of economy Pastors and church leaders have a vital role to play to equip and disciple men and women in the marketplace and partner with them to be catalysts for change. The church is more than a Sunday only meeting. The church is alive and active every …
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A. A church is a gathering of believers for the purpose of biblical worship, prayer, learning and mission. The word church comes from ekklesia, which is defined as an assembly or called out ones. (Matthew 21:13, Psalm 150:1-6) Jesus made it very clear that the church should be a dwelling place of prayer. Although churches …
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A. Motivation for planting must be in response to a personal vision and call from God. 1. This is always the first step. God must give you a glimpse of what He wants to accomplish. A vision may come from scripture, a dream, confirmation from others, prophecy, or an overwhelming burden for an area or …
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A. The gates of hell will not prevail against the church. (Matthew 16:18) Matthew 16:18 Is the first instance of the word church in the New Testament. The word church, as used by Jesus, is derived from the Greek ekklesia, which means the “called out” or “assembly.” In other words, the church that Jesus is …
A. Values are statements of your assumptions and priorities about how to conduct ministry. They focus on the issues in ministry that are most important to you and your church. Your values are the things that you believe are important in the way you live and work. They (should) determine your priorities, and they are …
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A. Planning and Goal-Setting are Godly actions. Planning and Goal Setting is the action of discerning and implementing processes to align you, your vision towards God’s plan and purpose. Proverbs 29:18 explains that without vision, the people perish. B. Many people have a vision but few people create a plan and strategy that they can …
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