Viewing Their Role, His Role (The Spirit ), and Our Role [Raising up LEADERS]

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A closer look at the above table will give insight to the following questions.

Are we going to have service after service with no end or purpose?

Why do I have to do it all?

Why is it, when we have fun things, the house is full, but with serious things, it empties?

Why do people visit, but not stay?

Why do my people complain about being fed (or not being fed)?

Growth comes from two things:

1) Qualified Leadership

2) Vision/Purpose

Vilfredo Pareto was a brilliant Italian mathematician, sociologist and economist of the last century. He came up with what has come to be known as the 80/20 rule. Simply stated it says that "80 percent of the result will come from 20 percent of the events". In church 80 percent of the work gets done by 20 percent of the people; 80 percent of a company's sales come from 20 percent of its products; 80 percent of the outcome of a football game will be the result of 20 percent of the time spent on the field.

We need to spend 80% of our time with the 20% that's doing 80%.

LEADERS (Internet Supplement)

1-Story

Here is where we develop our "Story." We use our "Memory" and we are "Meditating" as we "Reflect on Our Activity." We remember our "Spiritual Health and Feeding." (Could you be starving yourself to death?) We reflect on "Our Spiritual Growth" (Babe?). We consider just how we are "Being Spirit-led" (Colossians 2:6). Here's where you remember who was there for you? We remember "Others Who Encouraged Us." We develop "Our Mission Statement."

Proverbs 18:21 (KJV) Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Developing your Mission Statement

What is your main focus? What is your vision? What's important to you? What are the needs around you?

Developing your testimony. No one can dispute your testimony.

2-Relationships

Being a better friend, human to human issues for the purpose of taking them to the next level. (Friendship evangelism, becoming a friend before evangelism.)

The Relationship is where we are meeting people. We are salt (Matthew 5:13) and light (Matthew 5:14) to the world. Jesus established the church for the purpose of relationship, preaching and power.

Mark 3:13 (KJV) And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him.
14 And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,
15 And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:

These make up our area of focus and ministry. God said we would pastor or shepherd the following:

Ezekiel 34:4 (KJV) The diseased have ye not strengthened, neither have ye healed that which was sick, neither have ye bound up that which was broken, neither have ye brought again that which was driven away, neither have ye sought that which was lost; but with force and with cruelty have ye ruled them.

• They would be "Diseased." These are people with chronic problems. They can be cured.



• They would be "Sick." These are people with problems that can be easily corrected. They can be healed.
• They would be "Broken." God can put them back together, if He's given all of the pieces.
• They would be "Driven Away." These are people burned with religion.
• They are called, the Lost.

Here, you are doing Ministry. When you wonder, "Do I have to do it all?" You must start. This is the start. For some people, they require more than the "hearing of the Gospel." For some, to receive the Gospel, they must "see it." Others, must be touched by it. Consider Thomas. After the disciples told him of the resurrection of Jesus.

We are instructed to study our wives, our families, people in general.

1 Peter 3:7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge...

We can study people by learning their personality temperaments. Consider Keirsey, also called Myers Briggs.

The Keirsey Temperament Sorter - http://keirsey.com/cgi-bin/keirsey/kcs.cgi

Available also in Spanish - http://keirsey.com/span1.html

Available also in German - http://keirsey.com/german.html

Other Items to Consider

Jonathan.. How To Be A Good Friend..(Text: I Samuel 18:1)

http://www.orangehillsassembly.com/sermons/jonathan.htm

A Blueprint for Lasting Friendships

Proverbs 18:24

Friends Don't Let Friends Go to Hell

John 4:3-42

My Best Friend Proverbs 18:24
http://www.cornerstonebc.com/friend.htm

From the Sunday School Department, you can order the ETA book, "Understanding People." This will be helpful in the relationship stage.

Gary Chapman's Book, Five Love Languages. (1. Words of affirmation; 2. Quality time; 3. Receiving Gifts; 4. Acts of service; 5. Physical touch.)

Also, consider using the The Evangelistic Prospect Flow Chart from - http://www.bible.ca/eo/re/re_06.htm

3-Evangelism

We are to "do the work of an evangelist" (2 Timothy 4:5).

At the Evangelism level, you are ministering to people. They are repenting "Metanoia" changing their minds, changing their ways. You are giving them the gospel. These will search more on the inside of the church, getting involved in "fun" things like games, camp outs, and concerts. Their focus is still on the "Milk" of the Word. According to the stages of spiritual growth in 1 John 2:12-14, they become little "Children." Their "Sins are forgiven" (Acts 3:19). They have "Known the Father" (John 14:6). They are aware of their need for salvation (conviction) and they become saved (2 Peter 3:9), sanctified (1 Thessalonians 4:3), filled with the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:38-39).

You are still doing ministry. You are Modeling before them. You are doing ministry while they watch. They are to "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ" (1 Corinthians 11:1 NIV). You are a "gazingstock" before them (Hebrews 10:33).

Resources to Consider

Coleman, Robert E. The Great Commission Lifestyle (Grand Rapids, MI: Fleming H. Revel, 1992). $7.99. This book deals with the Great Commission. The exegesis is studious complete with helpful footnotes. It would be good to have and use this book to address a "harvest" lifestyle. (Coleman has many other books that deal with evangelism.)

Coleman, Robert, E. The Master Plan of Evangelism (Revell). $8.99 with study guide. $4.99 mass. Available through White Wing. This is an excellent book highlighting the mentoring process and the style Jesus used to evangelize.

Evangelizing Today's Child, (Bimonthly Periodical, Warrenton, MO: Child Evangelism Fellowship). 

The cost, $17.95 for a one year subscription. For information: 1-800-748-7710.

Kennedy, D. James, Evangelism Explosion, (Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 1970). It's great!

Radio Bible Class (Booklets)

How Can I Share My Faith Without an Argument? From Radio Bible Class,

How Can I Break the Silence?

For these and more, go to:

http://www.gospelcom.net/rbc/ds/living.html

Sidewalk Sunday School, (2 Videos, Altamonte Springs, FL: CharismaLife). $39.99. For information: 1-800-748-7710.

St. Clair, Barry, Giving Away Youth Faith (Moving to Maturity Set, Victor Book, div. of Scripture Press, 1991). 132 pages. $5.99. This book will help your youth learn how to share their faith in a practical way. It is great.

St. Clair, Barry, The Magnet Effect (Victor Book, div. of Scripture Press). This is a good book for developing outreach from a youth ministry vantage point. A must for those wanting to develop a "harvest" mentality in youth ministry.

St. Clair, Barry, Penetrating the Campus (Victor Book, div. of Scripture Press, 1993). 156 pages. $8.99. Schools across the country are the ripest harvest. This is a practical "how to" book to reach this opportunity.

Wordless Book (Child Evangelism Fellowship Press, 1987). $19.99. This is a soul winning tool kit.

Zimmermann, Max E., Soul Winner's Guide (Apple Valley, CA: Immanuel Mission, 1980). This is a great that addresses 41 arguments or points of interest in evangelism. It is very inexpensive but great content.

What Does it Cost to Be a Christian? Luke 14:28-35

http://www.mindspring.com/~cog/cost.txt

4-Discipleship

The Discipleship stage is where we are monitoring for growth. We are mentoring them and as instructed, "matheteuo" Making them a Disciple. They are Learning the Basics of Salvation. They are Participating in things of the church (youth/Skits, mime, Fun, Drama, Clowning). Their spiritual diet has changed from "milk" to ""Meat" (again, Hebrews 5:12-14). They want "doctrine" and want correction and instruction (2 Timothy 3:16). They want to be complete (2 Timothy 3:17). Their diet has changed from a "Survival" mentality to a "Sustaining" menu.

As far as spiritual growth, they have grown from a child to a young person, a "Youth" (1 John 2:13&14). It's because the The Word of God makes you, "Strong" to "Overcome" (John 16:33; 1 John 4:4). They are still very aware as they learn, study, engraft the Word.

They are Discovering their Spiritual Gifts.

You are still doing, working, but they are helping you. You are "labourers together with God" (1 Corinthians 3:9). You are "mentoring" them as they "Mature."

They are "Growing" spiritually.

Other Ideas

How Do I Live the Christian Life:?

Booklet - http://www.gospelcom.net/rbc/ds/q0702/

Identifying those things which hinder your growth - Part 1 (See 2-3)

http://www.keyworshipcenter.com/sermons1/hinder.html

Elementary Teaching #1 - Evidences that a person is truly a Christian

Elementary Teaching #2 - How can a Christian live victoriously over sin?

Elementary Teaching #3 - Four kinds of people

Elementary Teaching #4 - Threefold advice concerning evil

Elementary Teaching #5 - Four things believers do

Elementary Teaching #6 - Things which God hates

Elementary Teaching #7 - Two great rules for worship

http://www.keyworshipcenter.com/sermon.html  (link dead, but great thoughts)

The Spiritual Disciplines and practices

Importance of the Spiritual Disciplines # 1

Spiritual Disciplines # 2- Study

Spiritual Disciplines # 3 - Meditation and Solitude

Spiritual Disciplines # 4 - PRAYER!

Spiritual Disciplines #5 - Fasting

Spiritual Disciplines # 6- Service

Spiritual Disciplines # 7 - SIMPLICITY

Spiritual Disciplines # 8 - Stewardship-

Part I Time Spiritual Disciplines # 9 - Stewardship, Part II - Money

Spiritual Disciplines # 10 - CONFESSION!

Spiritual Disciplines # 11- CELEBRATION

See - Comparison of Spiritual Disciplines
http://www.achievebalance.com/twelve/disciplines.htm

 

Matthew 4:12-23 - Fishing With Jesus (William H. Willimon - Duke University)

Matthew 5:13-16 - Christians are the Salt of the Earth (Cooper Abrams - Baptist)

Matthew 8:19 - Christian Discipleship (G. Collins - Free Church of Scotland)

Matthew 9:9-13,35- 10:1 - The Plentiful Harvest (Peter Blackburn - Uniting)

Matthew 10:1-42 - Eternal Principles For Discipleship (James R. Davis - Church of Christ)

Matthew 19:13-28 - Christian Discipleship (P.G. Mathew - Reformed)

Matthew 26:24 - Judas (Adrian Dieleman - Reformed)

Mark 8:27-38 - Losers Keepers (J. David Hoke - Baptist)

Mark 8:34 - Re-Examining Serious Discipleship/Revival in Church (Larry Sinclair)

Luke 6:12-26 - Defining Discipleship (Robert Deffinbaugh)

Luke 9:18-27 - How Do You Become a Disciple of Jesus? (Ron Ritchie - Peninsu)

Luke 9:23-25 - Risky Discipleship (Vince Gerhardy - Lutheran)

Luke 17:1-19 - Discipleship: A High Calling (Ron Ritchie - Peninsula Bible Church)

John 13:23 - Whom Jesus loved (Chris Cunningham - Baptist)

John 13:36- 14:14 - Is Your Jesus Worth Dying For? (Zeke Moore - Baptist)

Galatians 5:16-26 - Understanding Christian Discipleship (Peter Blackburn - Uniting)

http://www.sermoncentral.com/ (Select Topic - Discipleship)

The "Christian Disciplines" Series

1 A 'Fast' Focus! - Isa. 58:1-14; Matt. 6:16-18; Lk. 18:10-14; Jon. 3:5-10; Es. 4:16

2 The Long Haul! - I Tim. 4:1-16; Heb. 10:35-39

3 Powerful Proclamation! - Matt. 28:19-20; Acts 1:8; Lk. 9:1-6

4 Who You Looking At? - Titus 2:11-3:11

http://homepages.together.net/~agcc/SERNOTES.HTM

How Do You Live The Christian Life?

Seven steps from 2 Peter 1 Q0702

Introduction

No One Said It Would Be Easy

Are You Wasting Your Time?

Who Should Tell You How?

The Peter Plan

God's Part

Our Part

Seven Steps

The Results of the Seven Steps

What the Seven Steps Are Not

Be Careful! It's Dangerous Out There

What History Has Taught Us

Troubleshooting

Power For Living

Caution: One Way

http://www.gospelcom.net/rbc/ds/q0702/q0702.html

"Disappointments New Christians Face"

http://www.bible.ca/eo/top/disaptmt.htm

Equipping The Saints For Ministry (14)

http://www.bible.ca/eo/ets.htm

The Significance Of Being A Christian (7)

http://www.bible.ca/eo/sig.htm

Spiritual Growth

http://www.bible.ca/eo/grow.htm

Spiritual Growth

Sermon outlines on the subject of spiritual growth

Spiritual Growth Is A Choice

Spiritual Growth And Self-Esteem

Goals For Spiritual Growth

Habits For Spiritual Growth

The Importance Of A Positive Attitude

The Need For Perseverance

The Value Of Role Models

Concluding Thoughts

From - http://www.bible.ca/eo/grow.htm

Resources to Consider:

Clinton and Stanley, Connecting. One of the best books on the subject of mentoring. 

It was formerly called The Mentor's Handbook.

Discipleship Journal (Bimontly Periodical, Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 

1 800-877-1811) $18.97 one year subscription.

The Foundations Course contain 4 small books: The Bible (book 1); Spiritual Formation (book 2); History of Christianity (book 3); COGOP (book 4) - Fitly Joined Together - A Membership Guide to the COGOP. These books can be purchase by calling our toll free number 1-800-221-5027. The present price is $6.95 each (plus $2.50 shipping & handling). If you order 5 or more you can request an answer packet Answers to additional questions or to order the material, call WW toll free number 1-800-221-5027. You may use your account, check or major card. The price is slightly lower ($5.56) if ordered online - http://www.whitewingbooks.com/ Then choose "WWPH Church Related," then choose "Center for Biblical Leadership," then choose "Foundation Series*."

Foster, Richard J., Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth (revised edition, San Francisco: Harper and Row, 1988). $18.00. Also available as video series.

Pruitt, Ramond, Fundamental of the Faith. Which can be ordered from the White Wing. It's great to cover COGOP points of doctrine for discipleship.the word

Discipling-the heart and soul of ministry

Keep On Growing

http://www.gospelcom.net/rbc/cj/cj-02-24-99.shtml

"Fathers" Needed

http://www.gospelcom.net/rbc/cj/cj-04-28-99.shtml

What Does It Take To Follow Christ?

http://www.gospelcom.net/rbc/cj/cj-05-22-99.shtml

5-Assimilation

The Assimilation stage is where they are being "Added" to the Church (Acts 2:47). They are being "Melted together" or "Meshing together." They are being "Mended" to the Body.

Ephesians 4:12 (KJV) For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

Here, perfect is from a word (G2677 katartismos, kat-ar-tis-mos) that is used as "mend" in other places. When James and John were "mending" their nets (Matthew 4:21), this word was used. It's a medical word that means setting a broken bone. They are being "set" into the Body as it pleases God (1 Corinthians 12:18). God supplies to the Body all it needs through spiritually gifted members.

Ephesians 4:16 (NIV) From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.

At this level, they will "join" and become a "member." They will become involved in things like tract distribution, fund raising, Sidewalk SS, usher and alike.

Their focus is on their involvement into ministry rather than just receiving ministry. It's "out flow" versus "in flow." They desire to communicate the Gospel. They are being fed by the Father.

When Jesus was asked if He wanted to eat (John 4:31), He said, "I have meat to eat that ye know not of" (John 4:32). He explained:

John 4:34 (KJV) Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

They no longer have a "survival" mentality, but a "surrendered" mentality. They are watching and working with the Father (John 5:17-19). These would get involved in things like Church Planting.

They are identifying their Spiritual Gifts and using them in Christian service.

As far as working, they are now doing it and you are helping them. You are "Monitoring" their growth as they are still "Maturing."

They are "Bearing One another's burdens" (Galatians 6:2 & 5).

Other Items

Our Churches

What Kind Of Worship Is God Looking For?

Developing a heart for God Q0902

What Does The Bible Say About Women In Ministry?

Looking beyond culture to examine this issue Q0905

The Church We Need

Hope for troubled people Q0904

Developing The Art Of Gracious Disagreement

Surviving church conflict Q0906

Who Qualifies To Be A Church Leader?

Biblical conditions for leadership Q0903

Your Pastor And You

The honor that is due to servants of God RD921

Baptism And The Lord's Supper

Observance of the church's ordinances RD941

How To Recognize A Good Church

Evaluating its teaching and ministry RD951

Life-Changing Messages From The Risen Lord

Letters to the seven churches of Revelation Q0907

http://www.gospelcom.net/rbc/ds/family.html

Ingredients for a Successful Church

http://www.redondohills.org/ingredients.htm

Resources to Consider:

The Foundations Course book: COGOP (book 4) - Fitly Joined Together - A Membership Guide to the COGOP. These books can be purchase by calling our toll free number 1-800-221-5027. The present price is $6.95 each (plus $2.50 shipping & handling). If you order 5 or more you can request an answer packet Answers to additional questions or to order the material, call WW toll free number 1-800-221-5027. You may use your account, check or major card. The price is slightly lower ($5.56) if ordered online - http://www.whitewingbooks.com/ Then choose "WWPH Church Related," then choose "Center for Biblical Leadership," then choose "Foundation Series*."

Fowler, Harry, Breaking Barriers of New Church Growth (Rocky Mount, NC, Creative Growth Dynamics, 1988. $9.95. This is an excellent book that addresses breaking the 35, 75, and 125 barrier, and is filled with many practical ideas. On page 82, he demonstrates the sobering fact of identifying a growing church by using a ratio of time spent in the church versus time spent out: 4:1 to 7:2 - a growing; 8:1 to 12:1 - a plateau church; 13:1 to 19:1 a declining church; 20:1 and up a dying church.

Books to read by Elmer Towns - http://www.elmertowns.com/

What Does a Healthy Church Look Like? (Part 1)

http://www.christianitytoday.com/le/7l3/7l334a.html

God...Yes. Church....No.

http://www.mindspring.com/~cog/god.txt

"Why Do I Need The Church"

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Woods/8255/churchfaq.html

How To Find A Good Church

http://www.victorious.org/findchur.htm

Why Christians Should Attend Church

http://www.victorious.org/whygo.htm

6-Equipping

This stage is the Equipping Stage. They are "Experiencing Ministry" for themselves. As we are still "Motivating" and "Modeling" before them, they might in some ways "Mimic" or "Experimenting" even "Emulate" others who are in ministry. Here is where we give them "Encouragement." At this level, they will have "Ownership" or even "Sponsor" ministry. They will underwrite or give for ministries. They will become the teachers and leaders of the church.

1 Peter 5:4 (KJV) And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

They realize that their reward will come from the Lord. They are more interested in giving ministry than receiving ministry.

According to 1 John 2:13 & 14, these are the "Fathers." A father is some who produces children. These are the ones now "doing" ministry and you are "watching" them. You "Encourage" them (Hebrew 10:25). You "Motivate" them. They are involved in "Ministery" by "Going" rather than waiting for people to come (Mark 16:15).

Spiritual Gifts Inventory

Go to my website: www.netword.com/*MinistryHelps. There you will find the following under the section "Pastors":

Team Ministry/Church Growth Institute Spiritual Gifts Inventory. This is from Elmer Towns people. It has 108 questions.

http://www.teamministry.com/cgi-bin/gifts.cgi

Online version of a Spiritual Gifts Discovery Tool Here, you can discover what are your gifts? What are the gifts of your leadership? Answer these 110 questions and see.

http://www.cforc.com/offline.html

What do these gifts mean? See the Spiritual Gifts Profile Sheet. This will give you a short explanation of each gift with supporting scriptures. It may work for an outline in a lesson or message.

http://www.cforc.com/descriptions.html

At this level, you are helping them try different ministries.

Though you may start this at the Discipleship stage, for spiritual gifts inventory, visit these:

http://www.cforc.com/offline.html Online version of a Spiritual Gifts Discovery Tool. You might want to consider using this for your entire church. What are your gifts? What are the gifts of your leadership? Answer these 110 questions and see.

http://www.cforc.com/descriptions.html Spiritual Gifts Profile Sheet. This will give you a short explanation of each gift with supporting scriptures. It may work for an outline in a lesson or message.

http://www.teamministry.com/cgi-bin/gifts.cgi Team Ministry/Church Growth Institute Spiritual Gifts Inventory. This is from Elmer Towns people, I like it also. It has 108 questions.

7-Leader

The "Leadership" level is where they have been "Multiplied" to the church, not just added. They "Mentoring" continues. They become the Discipler, Pastor, Evangelist, Minister. Many times, they will go on to New Ministries. They win people that win people that win people that win people.

2 Timothy 2:2 (KJV) And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

Notice the four generations listed here. These have "Ministry to Ministers." They are more interested in ministry given rather than ministry received. These "Fathers" are "Surrendering" themselves and being guided by the Holy Spirit. They are "unaware" they are being led of the Spirit, "Walking in the Spirit" (Romans 8:1). Now they are doing the work and you go on to others (again, 2 Timothy 2:2). This is the multiplication level.

The focus here is on Leadership Development.

Ten Marks of Effective Leaders by John Vawter

1. They do the right thing as they influence and guide a course of action.

2. Deal with global issues.

3. Think effectiveness--activities of vision and judgement.

4. Are driven by vision.

5. Are determined; they know how to get things accomplished.

6. Are willing to be unpopular.

7. Inspire and empower their people to action.

8. Have ambition, hopes, and great dreams for the future.

9. Do not necessarily thrive on close relationships.

10. Are innovative.

Why People Do Not Volunteer

1. Exhaustion in an undermanned setting.

2. Not willing to work.

3. Some can only volunteer for certain time periods and at certain times of the year.

4. Need to know what is expected of them in their time, talents and treasures.

5. Volunteering can mean loneliness.

6. Tasks need to be consistent and important in relationship to the church's purpose.

7. Programs need to be interesting and appropriate.

8. Need acknowledgment, appreciation and recognition.

9. Need to know failure is allowable.

10. Need direction and freedom.

11. Need to be personally asked.

-Steve Burt, Activating Leadership in the Small Church

Taken from "Mikros" (Greek for small). A Newsletter Written for Small Church Leaders

http://www.smallchurch.com/mikros.htm

LEADING THE SMALL CHURCH By Glenn C.

See Leadership questions from Douglas MacArthur

From - http://www.leadershipnow.com/macarthurprinciples.html

See the "Sermon" and "Bible Study" sections at: http://www.gacogop.org/ministryhelps.html

John Maxwell's Leadership Now.

This material can be found at www.netword.com/*RaisingLeaders

For more of like-kind, visit -  http://www.gacogop.org/ministryhelps.html