The reason we are not already in hell…

Great Grace

The reason we are not already in heaven…

Great Commission

The Commissioned Church

Commissioned to Equip Jerusalem Acts 2:39-47 Commissioned to Send Antioch Acts 13:1-5 Commissioned to Sustain Philippi Phil 4:14-19

Key Scriptures

Matt 28:18-20 make disciples2 Tim 2:2-7 disciple-makersEph 4:11-6 equip the saints

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Key Scriptures

Matt 28:18-20 make disciples

Define a disciple

Equip

Key Scriptures

Eph 4:11-6 equip the saints Define an equipped saint & what they are equipped for.

Equip

Key Scriptures

2 Tim 2:2-7 faithful men What ministry processes are you using to train them?

Equip

We must regain the New Testament pattern of Local Church

Equipping, Sending and Sustaining

a new generation of cross-cultural disciple-making church planters

Drafted, Disciplined and Deployed

Equipping Jerusalem

Sending Antioch

Sustaining Philippi

The Commissioned Church

The Commissioned

Church

Knowing who we are

Knowing where we are

The Church on Earth

The church in heaven

on it’s face

REVELATION

The church on earth

on it’s feet

ACTS

Knowing where we are

EarthPlayground

or Battleground

Knowing why we are

Knowing why we are

To reach this generation with the gospel and train the next to do the same

Reach and Equip

Reaching this generation

Equipping the next

How do you measure effective equipping?

Equipping Jerusalem Church

Acts 2:39-47 The pattern

Acts 8:1-4 The proof

How do you measure effective equipping?

Equipping Jerusalem Church

Acts 6:7 disciples… multipliedActs 8:1 all scattered…Acts 9:31 churches… multipliedActs 12:24 word… multiplied

Acts 2:41-47 Blueprint for Ministry

Evangelism… evangelizing the lostGathering… baptized, continued steadfastlyInstruction… instruction in the WordWorship… breaking of bread, prayersConnection… shared meals & needsReproduction… added daily

Acts 3-28 Growing & Going

Testing persecution Acts 3,4,7,8

Training conflict & creativity Acts 5,6

Church Planting MovementJudea, Samaria, Cyprus, Antioch Acts 8,10,11-13

Missions Movement Galatia, Asia, Macedonia, Rome Acts 13-28

Equipping is…

Training them to excel here and

now in what you are sending

them to do there and then

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Four Levels of disciple-making

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Evaluate your congregation

Four areas to equip

Worship knowing God

Maturity in godly relationship skills

Evangelism active and effective

Stewardship developing & using

giftsGrade your present practices

The Jesus Model

Come and see Jn 1:39Follow Me Mk 1:17

Abide in Me Jn 15:4-8 Go make disciples Mt 28:19

The Jesus Model

Mark 3:14“And He ordained twelve, that they might be with him, and that He

might send them”

The Jesus Model

Not mass produced 11 Leaders; 120 followers

Transformation, not just informationLife-on-life influence over time

Life in tandem

Disciple making Defined

An intentional, intimate relationship to initiate life-change through instruction, correction, participation, and direction; resulting in well-grounded,

self-disciplined, fruitful followers of Jesus Christ

The Timothy Model

2 Timothy 2:2“the things….

commit… to faithful men”

Who are your “Timothys”?

Disciple-makers Road-map 2 Tim 2:1-7

Investor Selection Deposit Careful Investors depositing for a return

Soldier Suffering Battle Single minded warriors suffering to win a war

Athlete Self Discipline Race Self disciplined athletes honestly winning a race

Farmer Sacrifice Harvest Hard working laborers anticipating a harvest

Occupation Principle Focus

Disciple-makers Road-map 2 Tim 2:1-7

Investor Men Leave it

Soldier Hardship Limit it

Athlete Rules Live it

Farmer Hard Work Love it

Occupation Principle Focus

2 Tim 2:1-7 2 Tim 4:7-8

Investor Selection Deposit Kept Who: protect the truth and invest it in gifted, godly leaders

Soldier Suffering Battle Fought What: don’t divide your interests; endure in the battle

Athlete Self Discipline Race Finished How: model the truth in constant self-discipline and integrity

Farmer Sacrifice Harvest Laid up Why: you’ll share in the harvest as soon as its reaped

Timothy Principle Focus Paul

The Timothy Model

2 Timothy 2:2 things… message commit… method faithful men… men

Who are your “Timothys”?

“Doing the word in tandem” Not just another class Transformation vs. InformationRequires trusted relationshipsYears of investmentIt’s a life-long journey

We must leave behinda generation of well trained, self

disciplined, passionate, Christ-like, reproducing disciple makers moving out

into all the world

Lead with leaving in view!

The Crucial Choice

Who will you invest in?

What is taking up most of your time?

Disciple makers three roles

Teacher Transmission of Truth Message Foundation 2 Tm 1:11; 2:2

Father Transformation of Life Model Application 1:2; 2:1; 3:10 Love, Reproof, Correction

Coach Transfer of Mission 2:1-26; 4:1-5 Mission Participation Ministry

Who have been this to you?

Disciple makers four concerns

Disciplines (Habits) Going Ahead Word, worship, witnessDoctrine (Beliefs) Growing Deep Belief causes behavior Maturity (Priorities) Growing Up Relationships, self discipline, integrity Ministry (Stewardship) Giving Out Develop & invest gifts, skills & resources

Function versus Form

Function: what we must do

Form: how we can/should do it

Function versus Form

Function: “make disciples”

Form: small groups, 1 on 1s, apprenticeships, TWTJ, Saturday seminars

Disciple makers model

You must make it…

Repeatable – simple & transferable

Thorough – whole-life focused

Continual – life-long practice

Disciple-making Models

One-on-one model (2 men, 2 women) D-Group model (4 men or 4 women)Couple on couple model (2 on 2) Small group model (mixed, up to 8)

and of each model

Time Frames

Fall and Spring Groups (12 weeks each)

October through May Groups (28 weeks)

Year groups (40 weeks)

Keep it simple

Clear goals and specific processesCommitment and accountabilitySimplicity and do-abilityDrastic, progressive application to myself, family, church, world,

time, resources, priorities

Common pitfallsToo casual and non-challengingToo advanced for beginnersToo cerebral, impractical, non-directiveToo much crammed into the timeFailure to focus on word, worship, prayer

and personal applicationLack of understanding & commitmentFailure to plan for levels with repeatability

Focus on practice, not program

D-groups are PART of a balanced ministryKeep disciple making core elements centralStay in the WORD AND PRAYERKeep it simple, practical, directiveFirst two years should remain constant for the sake of repeatabilityPrepare for advancing levels of leadersIncorporate new materials continuallyFacilitate witness continually

Read the Word

The discipline of daily reading & journaling

Plan – time, place, procedure

Method – How to read, what to look for

Meta-narrative of scripture

Study the WordWhat does it say about… 1. God 2. man 3. sin 4. promise-principle 5. command-choice-consequence

What? So what? Now what?

Memorize the Word

Memorize two verses a week & review

Demonstrate the continual practice & impact of scripture memory in your own life

Pray the WordShow them how to pray the Word back to God and into their own lives

Prayer is about GodIt is in prayer that we obtain God’s heart for the nations

Do the WordTrain in holiness, humility, harmony self-discipline & relationships

Train in evangelism & disciple-making

Train to discover & use their gifts Train to invest their resources

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Who do you work with?

Who will you be looking for?How do you determine who?What if no one seems qualified?How many to begin with?How to transition to next level?

How do you begin?

How do you begin the relationship?What level of commitment should be expected up front?How do you obtain the commitment?How often do you meet?How much time do you expect it to take?

What will you do?

How will you evaluate their needs?How will you evaluate their progress?What will you focus & major on?What methods will you use?What material will you use?What are optimal times & obstacles?

AddressWorldview beliefs; Cultural normsSpiritual growth expectations & evaluationCommitment; time, $, family pressures Step by step growth processTraining them to reproduce on their ownDeveloping team relationships Who else do you need to make this happen?

Time Frames

90 minute sessionsIn-between informal times for fellowship and modelingExpanding friendships in the bodyInvolvement in ministry

Foundational Assumptions

Everyone starts at the beginningNo one tests out of any levelTrain your disciple-makers thoroughlyMove slowly with high accountabilityKeep it “doing”, not just “knowing”

Foundational Assumptions

Leaders must be doersAvoid exclusivity in disciple-makingAvoid authoritarianism and dependencyWhole life stewardship is the goalDeal with problems as they ariseEvery issue is an opportunity for growth

Foundational Assumptions

There will be additional small groups ABF, Saturday seminars, InstituteThere will be expanding in-reach and outreach opportunities for ministryNo leader is expected to do-it-allTotal balanced church vision is key

Where to beginDetermine the model (O, D, C, S)

weigh the pros and consmore than one option?

Determine the timing and time framemore than one option?

Select potential leaders for training

Where to begin

Determine the materials & methodsThink 6 years down the roadKeep the total ministry in balanceGive time to plant the vision & grow it

An exampleD-groups – FoundationsABF’s age-stage or topicalSaturday Seminars – 4 hours Sunday Evening Institute – 4 Sunday nights22 Community outreaches8 Target outreaches (men, women, teens, kids) EE, Journey, Methods of Bible Study, etc.

Balanced DietYearly Sermon PlanVerse for the year series – JanuaryBook Study 12 messages Doctrine Study 12 messages Songs of Summer (Poetical books)Relational Study 12 messages Christ Study

Seminar/InstitutePre-marital counseling, 5 Essentials, CommunicationLeadership LevelsParenting (Pre-K, Elem, Teens, MT Nest)Evangelism trainingAnger & conflict resolutionBiblical counseling basics