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DISCIPLE-MAKING AND RURAL CHURCH REVITALIZATION
PRE-CONFERENCE INTENSIVE
RENOVATE! 2014©2014 DR. JOHN R. K IMBALL
DEFINING DISCIPLE-MAKING FOR A RURAL CONTEXT
Rural Ministry Requires:
• A Slower Pace
• A Greater Trust
• A Steadfast Relationship
• A Personal Investment
• A Strong Constitution
• A Good Sense of Humor
DEFINING DISCIPLE-MAKING FOR A RURAL CONTEXT
Moving the Emphasis (From Congregation to the Core):
• Communicate: Explain, Explain, Explain!
• Pray: Ask the Lord Into Whom You Should Invest
• Identify: Recognize The Willing & Ready
• Follow: Established Protocols as Much as Possible (Don’t Unnecessarily Offend!)
• Plan: Develop Your 2 Timothy 2:2 Plan (Out to Four Spiritual Generations)
DEFINING DISCIPLE-MAKING FOR A RURAL CONTEXT
Life-on-Life Approach:
• Relationship is the Key
• Disciple’s Needs Set the Agenda
• Assessment and Planning Required
• Both Content and Context are Essential
PAUL-TIMOTHY-BARNABAS DIAGRAM
• Goal #1: Everyone a Disciple• Goal #2: Everyone a Disciple-maker
PAUL-TIMOTHY-BARNABAS DIAGRAM
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Diagram from Mentored Ministry: The Rabbinical Way of Jesus by Tom Johnston, Praxis Center for Church Development
PAUL-TIMOTHY-BARNABAS DIAGRAM
WE SEEK DIFFERENT METRICS
• The “Three B’s” (Budget, Butts & Buildings) no longer primary
• Focus on Two Things:1. Level of Discipleship Participation
2. Fruit of the Spirit• Love • Joy • Peace• Patience• Kindness• Goodness• Faithfulness• Gentleness• Self-control
RESULTS• A Steady “Shift” of the People
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The Immanuel Agenda
Terminology from Dr. Ken Priddy, United Front Ministries.
RESULTS• A Steady “Shift” of the People• A Steady Change of Priorities• A New Way of Life
REVITALIZATION CANNOT HAPPEN WITHOUT DISCIPLE-MAKING!
IF YOU LEARN ONLY ONE THING…
FOR MORE INFORMATION…
JOHN KIMBALL
CCCC Director of Church Development & Lead Pastor of Palmwood Church
Oviedo, Florida
Contact Lauren at
Phone: (321) 348-0020
PRAXIS CENTER FOR CHURCH DEVELOPMENT
The Praxis Center for Church Development
PO Box 4878
Manchester, NH 03108
Contact Jodie at
Phone: (603) 518-5007
Fax: (603) 518-5117
Tell them you met John Kimball at Renovate 2014 in Orlando.