Disciple-making and the Local Church
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16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Who was the great commission given to?
Individuals or the church?
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
18 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Dever p. 68
What is the role of the pastor? (discuss)
Trellis and the Vine p. 101
Clergyman
C.E.O.
Preacher/Trainer
Ephesians 4:11-12
How does this happen?
Preaching: From my theology of preaching... I will define and defend my theology of preaching as the proclamation of the Word of God by the illumination and power of the Holy Spirit with application of calling the unbelieving to faith in Christ and the body of Christ to be faithful in Christ all to the glory of God.
2 Timothy 4:1-2
Acts 20:27
“Sunday sermons are necessary but not sufficient” (Trellis and the Vine)
2 Timothy 3:15-17 (notice source of the Word not simply preaching)
Small Groups (GG’s)
Review Ephesians 4:11-12 training the trainers, training the leaders, training the disciple-makers.
Ephesians 4:15-16
Acts 20:20
Personally-One on One or 2 to 3.
Hebrews 10:23-25
Hebrews 13:7, Luke 6:40 disciple like his teacher. We must be growing and obedient disciples. We will reproduce who we are.
How this mindset affects the ministry and our leadership.
Read Trellis and Vine p. 108
Why not just let any and everything be called ministry?
17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.
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