This document summarizes a workshop on developing resilient disciples for reaching millennials. It discusses living as Christians in "digital Babylon" and outlines five practices of resilient faith: experiencing intimacy with Jesus, developing cultural discernment, forging meaningful relationships, training for vocational discipleship, and engaging in a countercultural mission. The workshop provides exercises for participants to reflect on how their church is developing these practices.
Yes, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest are the often used tools in our parish digital spaces! Yet these social media tools remain the tip of the iceberg. A number of other tools are available to you! Just because they are strange names does not mean they are to be ignored and forgotten. Rather these twenty-first century tools can each be valuable additions to your ministry resources. Many graduates of our Digital Discipleship Boot Camp have been amazed at how easy and helpful these tools can be in ministry and evangelization. No matter what your ministry these are a gift waiting for you. Come and See! You will be wonderfully surprised!
The document outlines the discipleship process at CrossWinds Church, which involves several steps: Gospel Class, Tribe, Community Group, Mission work, and Ministry Entrepreneurs Class. It defines what a disciple is and discusses honoring God with time, money, Bible study and prayer. The community group questions cover areas like home life, sexuality, relationships with the church body, and barriers to community. The overall goal is helping believers grow in their relationship with God and others.
The document discusses becoming a disciple-making church and outlines key aspects of discipleship according to Jesus' model. It emphasizes that discipleship is a lifelong commitment, not just a program or activity. True discipleship results in spiritual growth and character development rather than just knowledge acquisition. The document suggests churches should measure outcomes like spiritual maturity levels and number of mentoring relationships instead of just attendance and offerings.
The Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches of the Philippines (CAMACOP) aims to transform communities through holistic ministries and church planting. Its mission is to aggressively disciple nations by engaging in community development and proclaiming Jesus Christ. CAMACOP's flagship program is called "Sacred Secular Family", which teaches that all areas of life are sacred and should be lived for God. The organization works to empower local churches to transform communities through intentional disciple-making, leadership development, and involvement in local and foreign missions.
A short introduction to key ideas from Sherry Weddell's "Forming Intentional Disciples" in the context of discipleship in the Catholic faith. More resources available at: http://practicalevangelization.wordpress.com/tag/resources-for-intentional-discipleship/
The document provides guidance on adolescent faith formation. It discusses the core essentials that must be passed along to adolescents, including developing a positive self-image, understanding intimacy in relationships, and forming a life based on values. It presents a vision for adolescent catechesis, describing a maturing young disciple seeking a living, explicit, fruitful faith and able to confess their faith. The National Directory for Catechesis provides overall guidance on what and how to teach catechesis.
The document discusses five steps to plant a church: 1) developing a leadership vision, 2) gathering a core team, 3) going public by beginning weekly meetings, 4) maximizing the church's potential through finding the right planter, location, funding, and coaching, and 5) ensuring the longevity of the church by preventing isolation. It also provides principles for sharpening the church vision and growing the core team.
Yes, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest are the often used tools in our parish digital spaces! Yet these social media tools remain the tip of the iceberg. A number of other tools are available to you! Just because they are strange names does not mean they are to be ignored and forgotten. Rather these twenty-first century tools can each be valuable additions to your ministry resources. Many graduates of our Digital Discipleship Boot Camp have been amazed at how easy and helpful these tools can be in ministry and evangelization. No matter what your ministry these are a gift waiting for you. Come and See! You will be wonderfully surprised!
The document outlines the discipleship process at CrossWinds Church, which involves several steps: Gospel Class, Tribe, Community Group, Mission work, and Ministry Entrepreneurs Class. It defines what a disciple is and discusses honoring God with time, money, Bible study and prayer. The community group questions cover areas like home life, sexuality, relationships with the church body, and barriers to community. The overall goal is helping believers grow in their relationship with God and others.
The document discusses becoming a disciple-making church and outlines key aspects of discipleship according to Jesus' model. It emphasizes that discipleship is a lifelong commitment, not just a program or activity. True discipleship results in spiritual growth and character development rather than just knowledge acquisition. The document suggests churches should measure outcomes like spiritual maturity levels and number of mentoring relationships instead of just attendance and offerings.
The Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches of the Philippines (CAMACOP) aims to transform communities through holistic ministries and church planting. Its mission is to aggressively disciple nations by engaging in community development and proclaiming Jesus Christ. CAMACOP's flagship program is called "Sacred Secular Family", which teaches that all areas of life are sacred and should be lived for God. The organization works to empower local churches to transform communities through intentional disciple-making, leadership development, and involvement in local and foreign missions.
A short introduction to key ideas from Sherry Weddell's "Forming Intentional Disciples" in the context of discipleship in the Catholic faith. More resources available at: http://practicalevangelization.wordpress.com/tag/resources-for-intentional-discipleship/
The document provides guidance on adolescent faith formation. It discusses the core essentials that must be passed along to adolescents, including developing a positive self-image, understanding intimacy in relationships, and forming a life based on values. It presents a vision for adolescent catechesis, describing a maturing young disciple seeking a living, explicit, fruitful faith and able to confess their faith. The National Directory for Catechesis provides overall guidance on what and how to teach catechesis.
The document discusses five steps to plant a church: 1) developing a leadership vision, 2) gathering a core team, 3) going public by beginning weekly meetings, 4) maximizing the church's potential through finding the right planter, location, funding, and coaching, and 5) ensuring the longevity of the church by preventing isolation. It also provides principles for sharpening the church vision and growing the core team.
This document provides information about Discovery Bible Study (DBS), including:
- DBS follows a flexible format that typically includes sharing highs/lows, discussing previous lessons, inductive Bible study, and making commitments to apply the lessons.
- The study is designed to help people become obedient followers of Christ through simple, group-based Bible exploration and accountability.
- Examples of sample DBS study plans are provided, covering various Bible passages from Genesis to the Gospels. Guidelines for leaders and participants are also outlined.
Samuel Pipim - Leadership Trainer and advocate for youth empowermentSamuel Pipim
Samuel Koranteng Pipim, the Executive Director of EAGLESonline, is a respected writer and mobilizer of African youth and young professionals, both on the continent and Diaspora.
3 The Purpose of The Church- DiscipleshipRick Peterson
The document discusses the importance of discipleship in the church. It begins by using a baseball analogy - that getting a person saved is like getting them to first base, but the goal is to help them progress all the way around to scoring, or spiritual maturity. However, many churches fail to support new believers in this growth process. The document then defines a disciple as a learner and follower of Jesus who actively applies teachings, and discusses that spiritual growth requires intentional effort, not leaving it to chance. It provides examples of practices that can help believers mature, and emphasizes the importance of God's word and accountability in growing closer to Christ.
The Purpose of The Church #3 DiscipleshipRick Peterson
The Purpose of The Church #3 “Discipleship” Jeffery Anselmi http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=60355&Sermon%20The%20Purpose%20of%20The%20Church-%20Discipleship%20by%20Jeffery%20Anselmi
Buddhism is the dominant religion in Cambodia comprising 96.5% of the population. Buddhism in Cambodia has a history spanning nearly 2,000 years across successive kingdoms and focuses on practice over belief. Hinduism was also an early influence but there are now almost no traces remaining. Smaller religions include Islam at 3.5% concentrated in Kampong Cham, local tribal religions comprising 100,000, and various Christian denominations such as Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Seventh Day Adventism.
This document provides warnings about the iFollow discipleship resource and discusses concerns about its connections to figures and organizations promoting ecumenism and interfaith views. It notes that the curriculum development for iFollow was led by the Center for Creative Ministry and highlights several individuals involved with that organization who have expressed beliefs straying from traditional Adventism, such as questioning the authority of Ellen White. It also discusses pastors and speakers associated with iFollow who have embraced emerging church ideas and interfaith work.
The document discusses National Conferences on Innovation that were promoted by the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. It provides details about these conferences and notes that close to 2,000 individuals signed a petition in protest. It then shares quotes warning about spiritual darkness, deception, and lack of discernment in leadership. The rest of the document appears to be from an online forum discussing these conferences and innovative ideas around Adventist education, including establishing community Christian schools not focused on retaining Adventist students. Forum participants discuss and debate these ideas.
The document discusses how spiritual formation, defined as nurturing one's relationship with God, is becoming a greater focus in the Seventh-day Adventist Church and other denominations. While the Adventist Church has traditionally emphasized doctrinal knowledge, leaders recognize a need to help members experience God daily. Spiritual formation aims to show people how to live like Christ beyond just knowing beliefs. Though not a new concept, rediscovering spiritual formation can help address issues like low rates of prayer, Bible study, and community involvement.
The document outlines principles for ministering to children from the paper "There are No Unreached Children". It discusses reflecting on children from a biblical perspective, discipling children for long-lasting faith, recognizing children's potential, partnering with others, adapting technology, and sharing resources. The overall message is that the church must view and engage with children as integral parts of God's kingdom and plan for global transformation.
06 The Characteristics of Childishness and the Marks of Maturity 1 Corinthian...Rick Peterson
The Characteristics of Childishness and the Marks of Maturity 1 Corinthians 3:1-23 Adapted from a Michael Luke sermon http://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp?SermonID=86269
The InScribed Collection is for anyone with a passion for God. Each title touches on a subject matter unique to the needs and issues that women face everyday. Whether used individually, in small accountability groups, or in larger discussion groups, readers will be challenged to engage their entire person in the study and can expect life change.
My greatest heart desire is to help people out of poverty, hunger, and all kinds of problems affecting man. I am/want to do this with the gospel, finances, and prayers.
https://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=9781680285307
Samuel Pipim - Inspirational Speaker and Leadership TrainerSamuel Pipim
Samuel Koranteng Pipim, the Executive Director of EAGLESonline, is a respected writer and mobilizer of African youth and young professionals, both on the continent and Diaspora.
Perspectives Lesson Five: Unleashing the Gospel -- 202002MarkTab Ministries
Delivered to the Perspectives class in Statesboro, GA on February 20, 2020
In this lesson we will see how God launched the World Christian movement. We will discover that the Church is a double structure that endures to this day. We will watch how ordinary people chose a strategy of suffering which they learned from Jesus and will consider how we can live with that same apostolic passion. We will examine the biblical grounds of hope for an enormous in-gathering at the end of the age.
Winter, Ralph. Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: Reader and Study Guide - eBook . William Carey Library. Kindle Edition.
01 the emerging church and the one project part 1i ALERT
The document discusses the emerging church movement and its relationship to The One Project. It begins by providing background on how the author's study of the emerging church was prompted by inquiries about The One Project. It then shares several definitions and descriptions of the emerging church from Wikipedia and other sources. Key aspects highlighted include a rejection of institutional church structures, an emphasis on dialogue over dogma, and a focus on social justice issues.
04 the emerging church and the one project part 4i ALERT
This document discusses Leonard Sweet and his involvement with the Emerging Church movement. It provides excerpts from a 2010 response Sweet wrote defending himself against accusations of promoting New Age ideas. The document analyzes Sweet's response, finding that his claims do not match his writings in other works from that time which continue to quote New Age authors. It is argued that Sweet has not truly changed his underlying philosophy despite modifying his language. His association with and promotion of Emerging Church ideas through his books and speaking are also examined.
The document outlines what it means to truly be the church based on biblical principles. It discusses that the church should not be seen merely as a business or building, but as the body of Christ united to serve God and others. It emphasizes that the church should bring people together in love rather than divide them, and that each believer has a role to play in strengthening the community through their spiritual gifts. The overall message is that the church succeeds when individual Christians come together to support one another, serve the world, and glorify God through their unity and actions.
An exploration of how the gospel of Jesus Christ is contextualized. Incorporates concepts particularly from Jackson Wu, also Lesslie Newbigin. An updated version of this is available for download at: http://www.slideshare.net/WernerMischke/contextualization-acmi
This document discusses the infiltration of dangerous spiritual errors into the Seventh-day Adventist church. It begins by discussing Revelation 16:13-14 and the three unclean spirits that go out to deceive the world - the spirit of the dragon (Satan and spiritualism), the beast (Roman Catholicism), and the false prophet (apostate Protestantism). It then discusses how Catholic mysticism and New Age spiritualism have been covertly and sometimes openly brought into the SDA church through certain leaders. It provides examples of leaders getting their ideas from Catholic and New Age sources. It warns that these are attacks from the threefold union and signs of Christ's soon return. The document urges caution with anything coming from Jesuit
This document provides an overview of a catechist initial formation day. It begins with introductions and discusses the purpose of the day which is for catechists to discover their identity, understand their role, observe teaching methods, and continue their own faith formation. Various topics are then covered, including a catechist's call, their role as teacher, prayer leader, storyteller and witness for social justice. Guidance documents for catechesis are referenced. The day aims to equip catechists and remind them that the Spirit is working through their ministry.
This document provides an overview of online evangelism. It discusses the need for online evangelism given population growth and internet usage. It outlines best practices for spiritual and evangelistic preparation. It discusses different styles of sharing one's faith online and tips for building relationships on social media. The document also covers nurturing new believers and providing ongoing spiritual guidance online. Throughout it emphasizes the importance of relying on God and using online opportunities to point people to Jesus and his word.
This document provides information about Discovery Bible Study (DBS), including:
- DBS follows a flexible format that typically includes sharing highs/lows, discussing previous lessons, inductive Bible study, and making commitments to apply the lessons.
- The study is designed to help people become obedient followers of Christ through simple, group-based Bible exploration and accountability.
- Examples of sample DBS study plans are provided, covering various Bible passages from Genesis to the Gospels. Guidelines for leaders and participants are also outlined.
Samuel Pipim - Leadership Trainer and advocate for youth empowermentSamuel Pipim
Samuel Koranteng Pipim, the Executive Director of EAGLESonline, is a respected writer and mobilizer of African youth and young professionals, both on the continent and Diaspora.
3 The Purpose of The Church- DiscipleshipRick Peterson
The document discusses the importance of discipleship in the church. It begins by using a baseball analogy - that getting a person saved is like getting them to first base, but the goal is to help them progress all the way around to scoring, or spiritual maturity. However, many churches fail to support new believers in this growth process. The document then defines a disciple as a learner and follower of Jesus who actively applies teachings, and discusses that spiritual growth requires intentional effort, not leaving it to chance. It provides examples of practices that can help believers mature, and emphasizes the importance of God's word and accountability in growing closer to Christ.
The Purpose of The Church #3 DiscipleshipRick Peterson
The Purpose of The Church #3 “Discipleship” Jeffery Anselmi http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=60355&Sermon%20The%20Purpose%20of%20The%20Church-%20Discipleship%20by%20Jeffery%20Anselmi
Buddhism is the dominant religion in Cambodia comprising 96.5% of the population. Buddhism in Cambodia has a history spanning nearly 2,000 years across successive kingdoms and focuses on practice over belief. Hinduism was also an early influence but there are now almost no traces remaining. Smaller religions include Islam at 3.5% concentrated in Kampong Cham, local tribal religions comprising 100,000, and various Christian denominations such as Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Seventh Day Adventism.
This document provides warnings about the iFollow discipleship resource and discusses concerns about its connections to figures and organizations promoting ecumenism and interfaith views. It notes that the curriculum development for iFollow was led by the Center for Creative Ministry and highlights several individuals involved with that organization who have expressed beliefs straying from traditional Adventism, such as questioning the authority of Ellen White. It also discusses pastors and speakers associated with iFollow who have embraced emerging church ideas and interfaith work.
The document discusses National Conferences on Innovation that were promoted by the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. It provides details about these conferences and notes that close to 2,000 individuals signed a petition in protest. It then shares quotes warning about spiritual darkness, deception, and lack of discernment in leadership. The rest of the document appears to be from an online forum discussing these conferences and innovative ideas around Adventist education, including establishing community Christian schools not focused on retaining Adventist students. Forum participants discuss and debate these ideas.
The document discusses how spiritual formation, defined as nurturing one's relationship with God, is becoming a greater focus in the Seventh-day Adventist Church and other denominations. While the Adventist Church has traditionally emphasized doctrinal knowledge, leaders recognize a need to help members experience God daily. Spiritual formation aims to show people how to live like Christ beyond just knowing beliefs. Though not a new concept, rediscovering spiritual formation can help address issues like low rates of prayer, Bible study, and community involvement.
The document outlines principles for ministering to children from the paper "There are No Unreached Children". It discusses reflecting on children from a biblical perspective, discipling children for long-lasting faith, recognizing children's potential, partnering with others, adapting technology, and sharing resources. The overall message is that the church must view and engage with children as integral parts of God's kingdom and plan for global transformation.
06 The Characteristics of Childishness and the Marks of Maturity 1 Corinthian...Rick Peterson
The Characteristics of Childishness and the Marks of Maturity 1 Corinthians 3:1-23 Adapted from a Michael Luke sermon http://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp?SermonID=86269
The InScribed Collection is for anyone with a passion for God. Each title touches on a subject matter unique to the needs and issues that women face everyday. Whether used individually, in small accountability groups, or in larger discussion groups, readers will be challenged to engage their entire person in the study and can expect life change.
My greatest heart desire is to help people out of poverty, hunger, and all kinds of problems affecting man. I am/want to do this with the gospel, finances, and prayers.
https://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=9781680285307
Samuel Pipim - Inspirational Speaker and Leadership TrainerSamuel Pipim
Samuel Koranteng Pipim, the Executive Director of EAGLESonline, is a respected writer and mobilizer of African youth and young professionals, both on the continent and Diaspora.
Perspectives Lesson Five: Unleashing the Gospel -- 202002MarkTab Ministries
Delivered to the Perspectives class in Statesboro, GA on February 20, 2020
In this lesson we will see how God launched the World Christian movement. We will discover that the Church is a double structure that endures to this day. We will watch how ordinary people chose a strategy of suffering which they learned from Jesus and will consider how we can live with that same apostolic passion. We will examine the biblical grounds of hope for an enormous in-gathering at the end of the age.
Winter, Ralph. Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: Reader and Study Guide - eBook . William Carey Library. Kindle Edition.
01 the emerging church and the one project part 1i ALERT
The document discusses the emerging church movement and its relationship to The One Project. It begins by providing background on how the author's study of the emerging church was prompted by inquiries about The One Project. It then shares several definitions and descriptions of the emerging church from Wikipedia and other sources. Key aspects highlighted include a rejection of institutional church structures, an emphasis on dialogue over dogma, and a focus on social justice issues.
04 the emerging church and the one project part 4i ALERT
This document discusses Leonard Sweet and his involvement with the Emerging Church movement. It provides excerpts from a 2010 response Sweet wrote defending himself against accusations of promoting New Age ideas. The document analyzes Sweet's response, finding that his claims do not match his writings in other works from that time which continue to quote New Age authors. It is argued that Sweet has not truly changed his underlying philosophy despite modifying his language. His association with and promotion of Emerging Church ideas through his books and speaking are also examined.
The document outlines what it means to truly be the church based on biblical principles. It discusses that the church should not be seen merely as a business or building, but as the body of Christ united to serve God and others. It emphasizes that the church should bring people together in love rather than divide them, and that each believer has a role to play in strengthening the community through their spiritual gifts. The overall message is that the church succeeds when individual Christians come together to support one another, serve the world, and glorify God through their unity and actions.
An exploration of how the gospel of Jesus Christ is contextualized. Incorporates concepts particularly from Jackson Wu, also Lesslie Newbigin. An updated version of this is available for download at: http://www.slideshare.net/WernerMischke/contextualization-acmi
This document discusses the infiltration of dangerous spiritual errors into the Seventh-day Adventist church. It begins by discussing Revelation 16:13-14 and the three unclean spirits that go out to deceive the world - the spirit of the dragon (Satan and spiritualism), the beast (Roman Catholicism), and the false prophet (apostate Protestantism). It then discusses how Catholic mysticism and New Age spiritualism have been covertly and sometimes openly brought into the SDA church through certain leaders. It provides examples of leaders getting their ideas from Catholic and New Age sources. It warns that these are attacks from the threefold union and signs of Christ's soon return. The document urges caution with anything coming from Jesuit
This document provides an overview of a catechist initial formation day. It begins with introductions and discusses the purpose of the day which is for catechists to discover their identity, understand their role, observe teaching methods, and continue their own faith formation. Various topics are then covered, including a catechist's call, their role as teacher, prayer leader, storyteller and witness for social justice. Guidance documents for catechesis are referenced. The day aims to equip catechists and remind them that the Spirit is working through their ministry.
This document provides an overview of online evangelism. It discusses the need for online evangelism given population growth and internet usage. It outlines best practices for spiritual and evangelistic preparation. It discusses different styles of sharing one's faith online and tips for building relationships on social media. The document also covers nurturing new believers and providing ongoing spiritual guidance online. Throughout it emphasizes the importance of relying on God and using online opportunities to point people to Jesus and his word.
Focuses on the identity and role of the local church in God\'s mission, and how to mobilize the whole church for the whole mission of God in the world world.
2.0 gathering 2 pp discipleship Grand Canyonvitalchurches
The document discusses strategies for growing disciples. It emphasizes that growing disciples is the goal, not just running programs. It promotes developing a personal discipleship plan with priorities in three dimensions: commitment to God, connection to the church, and call to serve the world. Growing disciples happens through intentional relationships, using biblical content, and applying habits of discipleship over time. Churches are encouraged to develop cultures and strategies for making disciples of all people groups.
Christ's final command was to "make disciples of all nations," a command we continue to respond to in our Catholic schools and religious education programs. But how are we to evangelize in a culture that is apathetic -- if not hostile -- to religious faith? Using the Year of Faith as a backdrop, this session will explore the history and meaning of the New Evangelization with an emphasis on practical strategies for parishes and schools.
This presentation was given at the 2012 CACE Annual Meeting in San Diego.
This document discusses the need for Catholic parishes in Australia to explicitly focus on spiritual and numerical growth. It notes that many parishes currently do not have plans for growth and assume people are becoming disciples without evidence. The document advocates for parishes to have clear visions for growth, plans to achieve their visions, and practices like leadership focused on growth, adult formation, and small groups to foster discipleship and strengthen bonds of faith.
This document discusses Church Planting Movements (CPMs), which are defined as the rapid multiplication of indigenous churches planting churches that sweeps through a people group. Some key points:
1) CPMs have been reported in India, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and other regions, resulting in thousands of new churches and hundreds of thousands of new believers in just a few years.
2) CPMs have 10 common characteristics, including extraordinary prayer, abundant evangelism, intentional church planting, authority of Scripture, local leadership, house churches, churches planting churches, and rapid reproduction of healthy churches.
3) CPMs differ from traditional church growth models in starting among unreached groups and quickly shifting
The document discusses a book that analyzes paradigm shifts in the theology of mission. It describes how the current crisis in Christian mission is the result of a fundamental paradigm shift due to changes in the modern world. The book examines mission foundations, motives and nature through different theological lenses across church history. It analyzes six historical paradigms and how each era understood faith differently than those before and after. The goal is to develop a new vision for missionary involvement in light of past lessons learned.
The document discusses the Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy in Catholicism. They are: to instruct the ignorant, to counsel the doubtful, to admonish sinners, to bear wrongs patiently, to forgive offences willingly, to comfort the afflicted, and to pray for the living and the dead. Each work is then further explained with examples of how to fulfill that work of mercy in one's daily life and bring spiritual aid to others.
Chapter 13 of Renovation of the Heart ClassCarlin Trammel
The document summarizes key points from a chapter about spiritual formation in local congregations. It discusses congregations as "hospitals" for spiritual growth, where members are at different stages. It emphasizes that the goal should be transforming disciples inwardly to naturally live like Christ, rather than focusing on traditions or getting people into heaven. It outlines a three stage process: making disciples who apprentice under Jesus; immersing them in God's presence; and inwardly changing them to naturally do Christ's words and deeds. It stresses eliminating performance, openly teaching what Jesus taught, and going beyond regular services to advance spiritual growth.
The Role of Congregational Leaders in Children, Youth and Family Ministry semnsynod
The Role of Congregational Leaders in Children, Youth, & Family Ministry
by Dr. Terri Elton, Associate Professor of Children, Youth, and Family (CYF) Ministry & Director of the Center for CYF Ministry, Luther Seminary, Luther Seminary
Church Leaders and Congregations are key assets and partners with families in the faith journey in the 21st Century. Using the Exemplar Youth Ministry (EYM) Study as an element for this discussion, explore how the EYM study identified the value and role of church leaders and the congregation when designing and implementing ministry for children, youth, and families. Explore the EYM assets which support a robust ministry for families of all ages and type.
From the 2012 Southeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA's Councils as Leaders event.
This document discusses the importance of community for spiritual growth and recovery from addiction. It makes the following key points:
1) The Bible shows that God intends for people to live in community, as seen in the examples of God living with others, Jesus and his disciples, and the early church.
2) Community helps guard against isolation and is important for life change and overcoming sin. However, the ultimate goal of community is to help people grow closer to Christ.
3) The document provides examples of questions for self-reflection about spiritual growth both individually and within a community context to help support recovery and holding each other accountable.
This document introduces the Practice Discipleship Initiative, which focuses on leadership development for faith formation. It provides an agenda for a webinar on "Framing the Vision: Seeing Things New" with guest speaker Dr. Mindy Makant. The webinar will discuss different models of ministry with children, youth, and families and how to evaluate ministry approaches. It also advertises upcoming related events and provides contact information for the Practice Discipleship website and social media.
This document discusses evangelization and the process of bringing people to faith in Christ. It begins by providing statistics on common programs in US Catholic churches and identifies evangelization as the essential mission of the Church. It then explores what evangelization means and its importance. The document outlines five stages of pre-discipleship that non-believers may go through - trust, curiosity, openness, seeking, and intentional discipleship. It provides suggestions for how Christians can foster each of these stages. Finally, it discusses establishing an intentional process for evangelization with clarity, movement between stages, alignment within a parish, and focus.
The document describes an initiative called the Acts 16:5 Initiative aimed at moving churches from membership to discipleship. It involves seminars for pastors and congregational teams on transformational and missional ministry concepts. A vision team comprised of imaginative leaders meets with the pastor to apply the concepts. Pastor clusters involve groups of 4-5 pastors meeting for encouragement and accountability. The initiative receives support from the district and Vital Churches Institute team.
This document introduces Dawn Trautman and Dr. Terri Elton who are offering webinars on topics related to faith formation. Dr. Elton's webinar series is titled "Faith Formation in a Missional Age" and will explore what faith means in today's changing cultural context. It discusses research showing declining religious affiliation and notes faith must be reimagined for a society where Christianity is no longer the majority. Faith formation aims to help people understand what it means to live out their Christian identity amidst these cultural shifts.
This document discusses developing a defining vision for a church and implementing principles of missional ministry. It emphasizes becoming a "3-D Church" that is doxological, koinonial, and missional. The ministry cycle of reach, grow, send is presented as a way to align ministries and develop disciples. Action learning is introduced as a process for addressing adaptive challenges through team questioning and reflection. The overall message is developing a visionary, missional church focused on spiritual transformation and meeting human needs in the community.
Equipping the Church in the Workplace - Session 5&6 Fallacies and ToolsOs Hillman
This document discusses 12 common fallacies or misconceptions that churches often have regarding workplace ministry and equipping believers for their calling in the marketplace. It provides biblical responses to each fallacy and encourages churches to see the workplace as a key arena for ministry, not just a place to earn a living. Additionally, it outlines various tools and resources available to help churches effectively train and release believers into ministry through their careers and professions.
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Trusting God's Providence | Verse: Romans 8: 28-31JL de Belen
Trusting God's Providence.
Providence - God’s active preservation and care over His creation. God is both the Creator and the Sustainer of all things Heb. 1:2-3; Col. 1:17
-God keep His promises.
-God’s general providence is toward all creation
- All things were made through Him
God’s special providence is toward His children.
We may suffer now, but joy can and will come
God can see what we cannot see
Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)heartfulness
Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
The editors
A Free eBook ~ Valuable LIFE Lessons to Learn ( 5 Sets of Presentations)...OH TEIK BIN
A free eBook comprising 5 sets of PowerPoint presentations of meaningful stories /Inspirational pieces that teach important Dhamma/Life lessons. For reflection and practice to develop the mind to grow in love, compassion and wisdom. The texts are in English and Chinese.
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It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
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3. Objectives
• Understand the concept of exile in
digital Babylon
• Understand the five traits of resilient
disciples
• Understand the six characteristics of
churches that produce resilient
disciples
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4. The Goal of Discipleship
Today Is:
• To develop Jesus
followers who are
resiliently faithful in the
face of cultural coercion
and who live a vibrant life
in the Spirit.
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5. What’s the resource?
• Faith for Exiles by David Kinnaman
& Mark Matlock
iSelf Era
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6. Digital Babylon
• Babylon is a place of collective human
pursuits set in opposition to God.
• In digital Babylon, the Bible is one many
voices that interpret human experiences.
• Digital Babylon is not a physical place.
• Anybody who has Wi-Fi is part of digital
Babylon.
• Digital Babylon moves at the pace of fiber
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7. Exile Statement
I want to find a way to follow Jesus
that connects with the world I live in.
God is more at work outside the
church than inside, and I want to be
a part of that. I want to be a
Christian without separating myself
from the world around me.
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8. Faith For Exiles
• “We can’t go back to
Jerusalem. Not yet, at least.
So we should plan to stay
and figure out how to grow
disciples here and now in
digital Babylon.”
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10. What Do We Mean By
Discipleship?
• Recognizing
our identity,
aligning our
values, and
developing
skills in the
way of Jesus
Christ.
Exercise 1
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11. Discipleship
• Identify what your
congregation
believes about the
next generation
and how you will
help them.
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12. Study Group: N = 1,514
18-29-year-old young adult children of
Baby Boomers and Generation X.
1991 - 2002
Source
picture:
Blog.avilar.com
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13. Four Kinds of Exiles
• Prodigals (ex-Christians)
• Nomads (unchurched)
• Habitual Churchgoers
•Resilient Disciples
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14. Exile Statement
I want to find a way to follow Jesus
that connects with the world I live in.
God is more at work outside the
church than inside, and I want to be
a part of that. I want to be a
Christian without separating myself
from the world around me.
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15. Four Kinds of Exiles
Source: Faith For Exiles,
David Kinnaman and
Mark Matlock
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16. Five Practices of
Resilient Faith
• Practice 1: Experience Intimacy with Jesus
• Practice 2: Develop Cultural Discernment
• Practice 3: Forge Meaningful
Relationships
• Practice 4: Train for Vocational
Discipleship
• Practice 5: Engage in a Countercultural
Mission
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17. The Five Practices
1. Experiencing Jesus means cleaning religious clutter for
closeness with and joy in Christ.
2. Cultural Discernment means taking part in a robust learning
community under the authority of the Bible in order to wisely
navigate an accelerated, complex culture.
3. Meaningful Relationships means building meaningful
relationships means being devoted to fellow believers we want to be
around and become.
4. Vocational Discipleship means knowing and living God’s
calling, especially in the arena of work, and right-sizing our ambition
to God’s purposes.
5. Counter Cultural Mission means living as a faithful
presence by trusting God’s power and living differently from
cultural norms.
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18. Source: Faith For Exiles, David
Kinnaman and Mark Matlock
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19. How Is Your Church Doing
Related to The 5 Practices?
10 exceptional
1 not at all
Exercise 2
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20. Five Practices of
Resilient Faith
• Practice 1: Experience Intimacy with Jesus
• Practice 2: Develop Cultural Discernment
• Practice 3: Forge Meaningful
Relationships
• Practice 4: Train for Vocational
Discipleship
• Practice 5: Engage in a Countercultural
Mission
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21. Experiencing Intimacy
with Jesus
• Experiencing Jesus means
cleaning religious clutter for
closeness with and joy in
Christ.
–It is easy to say you are a
Christian—but less common to
Find JOY in Jesus.
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23. Five Practices of
Resilient Faith
• Practice 1: Experience Intimacy with Jesus
• Practice 2: Develop Cultural Discernment
• Practice 3: Forge Meaningful
Relationships
• Practice 4: Train for Vocational
Discipleship
• Practice 5: Engage in a Countercultural
Mission
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24. Develop Cultural
Discernment
• Experiencing Cultural
Discernment means taking part
in a robust learning community
under the authority of the Bible in
order to wisely navigate an
accelerated, complex culture.
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25. Cultural Discernment
• The ability to compare beliefs, values,
customs, and creations of the world we live
in (digital Babylon) to those of the world we
belong to (kingdom of God).
• And then anchor our lives to the theological,
moral and ethical norms of God’s kingdom.
• Making resilient disciples does not mean
protecting young Christians but preparing
them for life on mission.
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26. Exiles (10%)
• Use wisdom effectively in their
engagements with their times {social,
spiritual and political}
– Joseph
– Jeremiah
– Daniel
– Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego
– Ester
– Mordecai
– Peter
– John
The church needs to develop the
muscles of wisdom and discernment
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27. Cultural Discernment
• Making resilient disciples does not
mean protecting young Christians
bur preparing them for life on
mission.
• Resilient disciples already embrace
this mind-set.
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28. Learning in Digital Babylon
Source:
Faith
For
Exiles,
David
Kinnaman
and
Mark
Matlock
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29. Five Practices of
Resilient Faith
• Practice 1: Experience Intimacy with Jesus
• Practice 2: Develop Cultural Discernment
• Practice 3: Forge Meaningful
Relationships
• Practice 4: Train for Vocational
Discipleship
• Practice 5: Engage in a Countercultural
Mission
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30. Forge Meaningful
Relationships
• Building meaningful
relationships means being
devoted to fellow believers
we want to be around and
become.
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32. The Church
• Should provide answers to
the deepest questions of
humanity in and through
Jesus.
• We must offer hospitality
instead of grumbling.
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33. Five Practices of
Resilient Faith
• Practice 1: Experience Intimacy with Jesus
• Practice 2: Develop Cultural Discernment
• Practice 3: Forge Meaningful
Relationships
• Practice 4: Train for Vocational
Discipleship
• Practice 5: Engage in a Countercultural
Mission
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34. Train for Vocational
Discipleship
• Vocational discipleship means
knowing and living God’s
calling, especially in the arena
of work, and right-sizing our
ambition to God’s purposes.
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35. Vocational Discipleship Is
Crucial to Building a Robust Faith
Source:
Faith
For
Exiles,
David
Kinnaman
and
Mark
Matlock
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36. Resilient Disciples - Four Outcomes
when Engaging with Their Church
Source:
Faith
For
Exiles,
David
Kinnaman
and
Mark
Matlock
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37. Five Practices of
Resilient Faith
• Practice 1: Experience Intimacy with Jesus
• Practice 2: Develop Cultural Discernment
• Practice 3: Forge Meaningful
Relationships
• Practice 4: Train for Vocational
Discipleship
• Practice 5: Engage in a Countercultural
Mission
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38. Engage in a Countercultural
Mission
• Engaging in countercultural
mission means living as a
faithful presence by trusting
God’s power and living
differently from cultural norms.
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39. How Churches Contribute
To Countercultural Mission
Source:
Faith
For
Exiles,
David
Kinnaman
and
Mark
Matlock
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40. How Churches Contribute
To Countercultural Mission
Source:
Faith
For
Exiles,
David
Kinnaman
and
Mark
Matlock
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41. Exercise 3
• Identify existing and
generate new ways your
church can live in the five
practices from Faith For
Exiles.
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43. Exercise 5 – Six Church
Cultural Characteristics
Looking at the six cultural
characteristics of the church,
where is your church living
now? If your church is at the
bull’s eye, you are doing
great. If your church is closer
to the edge, then there is
room to strengthen your
church’s culture.
What are some new ideas
your church can implement
to strengthen its culture?
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44. Exercise 6 – Evaluation
Manifesto
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45. Exercise 6 – Evaluation
Manifesto
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46. The What and How
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47. Thank You
Pastor Ophelia Livingston
Cell: 919-208-8736
Email: pastoratpcog@gmail.com
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