...Disciple Making Plan HEBRON BAPTIST CHURCH __ A Paper Presented to Dr. Douglas White Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary __________________ In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for DSMN 500: Discipleship Ministries __________________ by Timothy Taylor #177780 October 15, 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION……………………….………………………………………………2 VISION…………………………………………………………………..………………3 VALUES…………………………………………………..…………………………….4 VIEWS………………………………………………….…………………….…….……6 VEHICLES………………………………………………………………………………6 VERIFIERS…………………………………………………………………………….14 CONCLUSION…………………………………………………………………………17 BIBLIOGRAHY…………………………………………………………………..……20 Introduction As I prepare the Disciple Making Plan for Hebron Baptist Church I have had time to reflect on the desires of the congregation and listen to the voice of God as He has spoke to my spirit. My current status has been encouraging, as we have shifted from being a reactive ministry to a proactive ministry. At this time I am presently in my 10th year as pastor of a church in an urban area of Brooklyn, N.Y, My first 8 years very little in the way of discipleship was accomplished as our building was old and the congregation was already small and began diminishing though relocation and death. Our efforts at discipleship were further hampered after in my 3rd year we experienced a major collapse in part of our building. Over the next 5 years the concentration of the church was on our building. Every bit...
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...A Disciple-Maker’s Message Gene A. Smith DSMN-500 LUO Dr. James H. Sulfridge June 19, 2013 A disciple-maker’s message must consist of two major in an academic sense consists of two major elements: content and curriculum. The disciple-maker’s objective of course is much different from secular human education. The disciple-maker is endeavoring to create fellow disciples who are followers of Jesus that worship and love Him. However, when it comes to making disciples it is important to establish what the content and curriculum is in their pedagogy. The content is the Holy Word of God, the Bible. The content encompasses everything that disciples will be taught. The big picture here of spiritual pedagogy is like a container and the contents of the container are everything that is fed to a disciple’s mind, but the disciple cannot receive it all at once. Therefore, you take small portions out of the container at a time and feed it the disciple, which is the curriculum (a lesson). Once the container is empty, the basics should have been fed to the disciple and he/she is strong enough to begin serving Christ. However, feeding on the Word of God is not over, the disciple now simply refills his container, but this time is not milk or soft food, it is the meat (the deeper parts of the faith and scripture). The principles to be observed in a curriculum plan will be, first, the biblical messages chosen that exemplify the Bible. The content of the curriculum plan to be employed in...
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...Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary Book Review: The Master Plan of Evangelism Submitted to: Dr. Ebele Adioye In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Course: Intercultural Communication and Engagement GLST 650 By: Anthony Ashoori ID # 86803 Date: July 6, 2014 Table of Contents Introduction---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 Summary-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 Critique---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Conclusion-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 Bibliography---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 Introduction In his book, The Master Plan of Evangelism, Dr. Robert Coleman brings to light how Jesus, the greatest evangelist, discipled men and trained them to be successful evangelists and taught them how to continue His work even after He would ascend into Heaven, and would not be with them in the flesh. This review will give a summary of Dr. Coleman’s work, and a critique of Summary Coleman shares eight distinct ideas that he gleaned from studying Jesus’s earthly ministry. Each chapter is wrapped around one of these ideas. The first idea is how Christ started His mission. Jesus chose twelve men to follow Him...
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...GOD’S PURPOSE REVEALED: RECONCILIATION & UNITY IN THE CHURCH Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 1 THE SUPREMACY OF THE HEAD:JESUS CHRIST 1 CHRIST IN HIS PEOPLE:THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 2 THE EKKLĒSÍA:THE BODY OF CHRIST 3 THE PURPOSE OF THE EKKLĒSÍA:UNITY & RECONCILIATION 4 CONCLUSION 8 BIBLIOGRAPHY 10 INTRODUCTION We begin with the fact that God: . . .[R]aised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come, and God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way. In Ephesians 1:20-23, we see the exalted Christ, reigning in heaven, having put all things under His feet. Jesus Christ is the head of the church, which is His body. In the eyes of God, the church (ekklēsía) is so much more than traditionally thought. The church is destined for so much more than just to be saved from the wrath of God. God has purposed that the ekklēsía, his called-out body of believers, be His agents or representatives on the earth during this present age to reconcile all things to Himself. He therefore has filled his people with Himself, through the Holy Spirit. The purpose of this paper is to discuss God’s mystery revealed, unity and reconciliation. THE SUPREMACY...
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...Book Review: Augustine as Mentor: A Model for Preparing Spiritual Leaders “Many pastors today...are struggling in isolation without a pastor to nurture their souls.” The need for all spiritual leaders to have others discipling them is crucial. Smither deeply desires for his readers to gain an understanding on what it truly means to be a disciple. Mentorship starts with a Jesus based plan, Augustine uses this plan in his forty year ministry and Smither captures Augustine’s life with diligence and precision. Smither’s study of Augustine is thoroughly and chronologically sound and filled with numerous early church spiritual leaders but he fails to apply how Augustine and his principles can be used in shepherding the Lord’s flock. Short summary Smither’s text is focused on mentoring spiritual leaders. He does this first by describing mentoring in the first century. With a sincere focus on how Jesus mentored the Twelve and how Paul mentored his coworkers in the mission field. How Jesus mentored is summarized in the following eight mentoring strategies: the group context, mentoring as a disciple, the selecting process, the mentor-disciple relationship, sound teaching, modeling and involving in ministry, releasing to ministry, and resourcing leaders. Jesus’ example of mentorship showed the example in which many third and fourth century church leaders used to guide the spiritual leaders in that generation. Smither uses an extensive list of letters from presbyters, bishops, and...
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...Liberty University Discipleship Ministries Project A paper submitted to Dr. Zabloski In partial fulfillment of the Requirements for the course DSMN 500 Liberty Theological seminary By Jonathan L. Keene Lynchburg, Virginia Sunday, May 12, 2009 Table of Contents Introduction 4 Diagnosis of Need 5 Target Group 6 Vision Statement 6 Goals 7 Lessons Gleaned from Scripture 8 Formulation of Objectives 12 Competencies Expected of Disciples attending Recovery in Refuge 12 Selection of Content 13 Setting Captives Free 13 Life Principles for Worship from the Tabernacle 14 Celebration of Discipline 14 Shatter the Darkness 14 Scope and Sequence Plan 15 Phase 1: Repentance, Redemption, Recovery 15 Phase 2: Regeneration 16 Phase 3: Rescue-Reaching Out 18 Phase 4: Real Life 20 Partnership with the Refuge Counseling Center 20 Conclusion 21 Self-Assessment of How the 5 Essential Activities of an Education that Produces Disciples Was Incorporated and Integrated 22 Resources to be used in Recovery in Refuge 25 Bibliography 26 Works Consulted 27 Introduction At Crossroads Community Church in Nampa Idaho the catchphrase is ‘Refuge.” The church has developed what it calls a “Theology of Refuge.”[1] They state, “Crossroads is built around the idea of being a church...
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...Selecting a Disciple –Maker’s Message Table of Content Page Introduction 1 Principles that impact Curriculum 2 Impact of the Principles on my message 4 Conclusion 5 References 5 Introduction According to Mitchell, Constructing a program or curricular plan to communicate the substance that produce disciple-followers, well trained followers and well educated students imitates the model established in Hebrews 12:1-3, by the Heavenly Father who lays out a course over which his disciplined children race. To support this assertion, Mitchell explored four principles that have an impact upon our understanding and implementing a curriculum. This combination of divine modeling and human endeavor is summarized in 2 Peter 1: 19-21 “We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” In this paper, we will review the sources and form of a disciple-maker’s message, while reflecting on upon 2 Peter 1:19-21, 1Corinthians 1-2 and Romans 15:18 and attempt to establish how the four principles mentioned...
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...were brought to my attention on several occasions, in various places at various times. It was those moments of evangelism by preachers and pastors and member of the church society that influenced me to seek God’s face and His purpose for my life. Many people are on the verge of rendering their souls to the devil, if their souls have not already been surrendered to the evil one. For this reason mainly, I think the lack of understanding of how manipulative the devil and his children actually are should encouraged God’s people at all cost , even to death, to continue to evangelize and bring society in direct contact with God. The church and evangelism The great commission commended by Jesus instructs us to go into the world and make disciples of all nations and baptize those nations in the name of the spirit, the father and the son (Matthew 28:19-20). I always wonder about the practical aspect of those commands. How can a Christian go into many nations? Not every persons desire to be converted, nor are every person a Christian. All nations will certainly not be willing to adhere to such a command, because not all nations...
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...discipleship as stated by our lord and saviour Jesus Christ. This report also focuses on the hinderances to this missing ingredient in christendom today. 1.1 Disciple In Christian usage a disciple is a follower of Jesus Christ, an adherent to the Christian tradition. A student, learner or pupil in the school of his/her master (Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Copyright © 1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers) Someone who believes in ideas of a great teacher especially a religious teacher and tries to follow him. Someone who has an aptitude to acquire knowledge from a mentor (disciplar). Someone that accept the doctrine of his master without any logical reason. The example is that of Jesus Christ and His disciples. Matt. 10:24 says “the disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord’’. In other words no man can ever expect to be greater than Christ, for He is the only Lord and Christ (Act 2:36). The word disciple appears in the bible 28 times, while the plural form (disciples) appears 244 times The disciple, as an adherent and follower of Jesus is a prominent figure in each of the four Gospels, and is the counterpart of Jesus in His role as teacher, as well as LORD (Matt 8:25) and MASTER (Luke 8:24). The NT also employs a verbal form (math¢teúein) for the act of being a disciple or making a disciple (Matt 13:52; 27:57; 28:19; Acts 14:21)....
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...THEOLOGY OF MISSIONS PAPER INTRODUCTION At the beginning of time, the pinnacle of God’s creation was man. From man God created woman, and they were sinless and called “very good.” Adam and Eve’s purpose was to have dominion over the earth and to multiply. They were given the ability to choose to follow God’s plan or their own lusts, which is a test they failed. Sin entered the world because of their failure to obey God, Adam and Eve were no longer considered pure, resulting in their separation from God. The sin curse exists today in every human because people are the seed of Adam. Separation from His creation is not what God wants. His utmost desire is for humanity to spend eternity with Him. This desire to pour out grace and mercy was demonstrated through the miraculous work of Jesus Christ on the cross, which provided redemption and restoration for sin. God’s will is for all of humanity to know this wonderful news, and it is the Christian’s responsibility to share it as stated throughout scripture. Once Christ returns, there will be no more sin and suffering. Instead Christ love will fill the earth and those who have submitted their lives to Christ will experience His joy and peace. According to John 3:17 it is God’s will for all to experience this, He wishes for none to perish. Therefore, God’s people are to preach the Gospel to all the nations until He returns. OLD TESTEMENT TEXT AS RELATED TO MISSION Some Christians disregard the Old Testament believing it is not relevant...
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... T/F According to the author revival is only a recent phenomenon, a unique cultural event erupting in the late 19th and early 20th century. 4. How does the Author define revival? "The Greatness of the Great Commission" 1. Geographically, to what portions of the world did Jesus command his disciples to take the good news? 2. What significant response did the disciples show Jesus when he appeared to them the third time? 3. What was Jesus’ systematic plan to preach the Gospel to the world? 4. What was Jesus’ last commandment called? What did it entail? 5. What are 4 Lessons that the Author suggests for the individual? 6. What are 4 Lessons that the Author suggests for the church? "Simple Steps to Solid Study" 1. List and explain MacArthur’s five step Bible Study method. "But What Does it Mean to Me?" 1. What does MacArthur feel about the belief that we should guard against preachers whose emphasis is on interpreting Scripture rather than applying it. 2. According to MacArthur, "There is no danger of _______; the real threat is an ________ attempt at _______. 3. We don't make the __________; it is inherently so, simply because it is God's Word. 4. What are your thoughts on this excerpt? "Making Hard Decisions Easy" 1. What are the 10 Questions that the Author Suggests you should ask in order to make hard decisions easy? Module/Week 8: End Times Textbook Readings: Towns: Ch. 13 1. According to the author, what is one of the best arguments that Heaven is real? Page 12 of 14...
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...Me: * Something I’ve learned about myself is that I have a desire to be successful. I want to succeed at everything I do. I want to make good grades, ace tests, earn any sort of academic honors possible, be the hardest worker, get the certifications, degrees, you name it. * And all of that takes huge amounts of effort. Effort that I believe is well spent. * But for all of my desire to be successful in life, the one thing that moves me so much more strongly than that is my desire to have closeness with God. * Over the past almost 7 years of me being saved (and even before that I just didn’t realize it at the time) I have found that more than anything else I want to please God. * Just the thought of missing out on His plan for my life is absolutely crushing. (Transition: And here’s what I know: You are the same way. You have a desire to walk on God’s path for your life and deep down you have a desire for, are you ready for this, commitment to God. [Whoa!!]) We: * How do I know that? Because Ecclesiastes 3:11 in the NLT says, “He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God's work from beginning to end.” * God made us to worship Him and have a relationship with Him. And because He made us this way, we desire to have a committed (there’s that word again) relationship with Him. If we were not created for commitment to God, then Ecclesiastes 3:11 would say, “God has planted a limit (or a desire...
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...Moses’ part. Imagine the pressure Joshua must have felt in taking his place! But God has been training Joshua even at an early age. While he was still young, Joshua would not leave the tent where God’s presence was. This was the best kind of preparation for him—a consistent face-to-face encounter with God. When the time came, God would also do great wonders through Joshua and during his leadership. We, too, are called by God to do great things and the best way we can prepare for this is by having a strong relationship with Him. Our ability to share our faith, lead others to Jesus, and make disciples is fueled by a lifestyle of constantly hearing His voice and obeying His Word. There is no doubt that God has a mighty plan for this generation. The question is, will we be like Joshua and have fellowship with our mighty God who wants to do great things through us? REFLECT • Are you making a habit of connecting to God regularly and intimately? Is your time in the Word and in prayer consistent? • What are your greatest distractions when reading the Word and praying? REsPonD • • Set aside a time to connect to God without distractions. Don’t forget to unplug from those digital devices that constantly grab your attention. Set a regular time of prayer and reading the Bible everyday. Completing this devotional every day is a great start. Copyright © 2013 • Permission to photocopy this material from Every Nation is...
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...and Islam (Respectively) By Olivia Fransis University of Phoenix HUM/130 – Religion of the World Professor Jeffrey Pieper July 1, 2012 Every religion has at least one individual that can be considered to embody what the religion is all about. In Islam this individual is the Prophet Muhammad and in Christianity it is Jesus Christ. The following paragraphs will chronicle each of their lives respectively and how they impacted the world in the past and present day. Muhammad was born in Makkah (Mecca) in the year 570 C.E. to a trader named Abdullah and his wife Amina. They were part of the Quraish tribe, which was very respected. Unfortunately Abulldah passed away before Muhammad was born and Amina died a few years later eventually making Muhammad an orphan at young age. He was raised by his uncle Abu Talib after the death of his grandfather left him with no one else to care for him. Muhammad worked as a merchant and a shepherd with his uncle, which led him to many encounters of people from many different faiths and backgrounds. At the age of 25, Muhammad married a woman that was fifteen years his senior named Khadija. They were happily married for 24 years, which is when Khadija passed away. Throughout the course of his marriage Muhammad did not marry anyone else even though polygamy was common in his time period. In his late 30s, Muhammad began traveling regularly to a cave on the outskirts of Mecca to seek solitude and contemplation and then one day when he was forty...
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...up and down the hills of Judea and Galilee, men were saying everywhere, "Is this the One? Is this the Messiah?" The first time Jesus made this self-existent claim without explanation or without the use of a metaphor is found in John 4:26. Jesus was speaking to the Samaritan woman at the well in this scripture verse. Jesus being Deity had been telling her things about herself that no one knew. The exchange between the woman and Jesus is very telling. The Deity of Christ is examined by the woman when she states to Jesus in John 4:2, “The woman said to Him, I know that Messiah is coming, He who is called the Christ (the Anointed One); and when He arrives, He will tell us everything we need to know and make it clear to us.” The woman is making reference to two Old Testament scriptures found in Isaiah. The first one is Isaiah 45:22 which says, “Look to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other.” The second scripture is Isaiah 43:11. It states, “1I, even...
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