KINGDOM
Transformation
Kingdom
Transformation
We Share
The Vision
The Mission
The Approach
Vision.
God’s Kingdom come
God’s will be done
On earth as it is in
heaven
Mission.
Love God, Live Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit
Love Our Neighbors as Ourselves
Make Disciples
The Approach.
Living out the Mission
Apostles Teaching
Fellowship
Breaking of Bread
Prayer
Love God,
Live Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit
- Spend time with God
- Make Jesus Lord
- Invite the Holy Spirit to immerse you & empower you to live for God
Loving
Others
Next door
At work
At the coffee shop
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Helping people find their way from the kingdom of darkness to God’s Kingdom of Light through salvation through Jesus
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Joining with other believers to love and serve others
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Finding my special gifts and abilities
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Using them to love & serve others
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Joining with other believers in my micro-communities: my neighborhood, at work, etc. to love and serve others
Living out the Mission
Apostles Teaching
- Biblical literacy, especially being able to explain where Kingdom Standards are in the Bible, see KingdomStandards.com
- Spending time in the Word
Fellowship
- Connecting to believers in every community to serve people in that community
See also:
GatheringHowWhenWhere.com
FellowshipBuilding.com
FellowshipStandards.com
Breaking of Bread
- Sharing life together
- Sharing communion
Prayer
- Individual and corporate
The Seven Devotions
7 Things Describe
All of Our Service
To God & Others
Love God, live Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit
Love Your Neighbor:
Next door, plus serving others with your gifts
Prayer:
Individually with others
Making Disciples
The Call is to Go Make Disciples.
Of the 1, the 3, the 12 and more.
Teach and Reach people who
Will Teach Others
Make Disciples
Entrust these things to faithful people who will teach others as well
Breaking of Bread:
Sharing life together, with those who don’t know Christ to love them and with those who know Christ to bless each other
Fellowship:
Committing to each other and, together, committing to serve others
Scripture:
Biblical Literacy
Bible Study
Being in the Word
KEY EQUIPPERS
Being equipped to impact the world…
…in the special areas you are called to serve God
Who are the key equippers?
Where do we find the key equippers
Apostles, Planters.
They call God’s people to our destiny, lay & strengthen foundations, build culture, and break spiritual ground.
Prophets, Perceivers.
They equip us to hear from God, repent and align with God and hold to truth.
Evangelists, Proclaimers.
They equip us to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom including sharing salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
Pastors, Shepherds.
They equip us to care for, guide & nurture others.
Teachers, Imparters.
They equip us to teach faithful people who will teach others as well.
The
Key
Equippers
Where to find all of the key equippers
| Apostle | Prophet | Evangelist | Pastor | Teacher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Globe | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Nation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| State | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Region | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Community/City | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Congregation | Maybe | Maybe | Maybe | Pastor | Maybe |
| Small Group | Not Likely | Not Likely | Not Likely | Not Likely | Not Likely |
| Individual | No | No | No | No | No |
These key equippers can be found in the community/city.
Key Equippers
Planters – Apostles
Call to God’s people to our destiny, to lay & strengthen foundations
Perceivers – Prophets
Equip us to hear from God, repent and align with God and hold to truth.
Proclaimers – Evangelists
Equip us to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom including sharing salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
Caregivers and Guides – Pastors
They equip us to care for, guide & nurture others.
Imparters – Teachers
Equip us to teach faithful people who will teach others.
DOMAINS
Jesus Demonstrated Being Joined & Working in various DOMAINS.
Let’s pay particular attention to the city/community.
The New Testament focuses on the church of the city.
The Church at Rome
The Church at Corinth
The Church at Ephesus
Etc.
Jesus
Was an individual
Plus John
He had a companion
Plus Peter, James & John
He had close friends
Plus The Twelve
He had a small group
And the 70
He had a congregation
And the 120
He left a congregation to wait
And the 3000
The 120 exploded into a Mega Group
Jerusalem
Jesus loved the city
Judea
Jesus sent people to the region
Israel
Jesus recognized the nation
Ends of the earth
People groups exist across the world
We should gather in Fellowship in every DOMAIN.
We need to join with those who share our standards.
Historic Christian Standards that we can all stand upon can be found at:
All Fellowships should take the time to affirm standards that we share in order to gather in harmony and peace.
Cell and Celebration
Organic Fellowships should be established with reproduction as part of the DNA. They should be established in the marketplace, in neighborhoods, among extended families and more. Those involved should be encouraged to plug into a congregation for the vital ministry of the Word and worship.
God calls us to
impact our 3 communities
1. Our Connected Communities
2. The Kingdom Community,
all believers
3. Everyone
Let’s stregthen life’s 4 pillars
Individuals
Marriages
Families
Body of Christ
God Calls Us to Impact All Spheres of Society
Sacred – Our Service to God
Social – Our Service to Each Other
Civic – All Things Pertaining to Governance
Market – Marketplace and Work
In the Kingdom is God’s Total Provision for Man’s Total Need
CELEBRATION
“Let your progress be known to all!”
One Timothy 4:15
One. People are always responding to God’s call. They are always committing to a new direction.
Two. We celebrate the fruit of people’s lives and their ministries as they serve others.
Three. We celebrate success.
Who will we celebrate?
Celebrate all Steps
“Let your progress be known to all!”
Call
People who respond to the call
Connect
People who connect because they know they cannot do it alone
Commit
People who commit. Nothing changes until people commit to change.
Confirm
Confirm milestones achieved and confirm fruitfullness
Commission
Recognize and commission those who reproduce
Impacting GENERATIONS of people is how we reach the world.
Will we COMMIT…
To Connect with Others
To Reach the World?
A Common Covenant:
Let’s Commit to Each Other and the WORK!
Vision: Your Kingdom Come
Mission: 3 Devotions
Approach: 4 Devotions
As spiritual leaders, as Elders, we will…
- Provide spiritual leadership
- Extend fellowship… based on a common covenant
- Raise standards
- Equip people in the Seven Devotions
As Deacons, we will…
- Focus on Loving Our Neighbors…
- Tangible acts of service
We Will Identify Key Equippers to Help Us Do the Work
Planters
(Apostles)
Who Equip Us To…
- Lay Foundations, Develop Skills. Celebrate & Give Testimony
- Evaluate & Measure Success and Improve Direction
- Clarify Roles and Responsibilities
- Ensure
- All Are Engaged
- All Are Served
- Functions Covered & Resources in Place
Perceivers
(Prophets)
Who Equip Us To…
- Perceive What God is Saying
- Equip others to Hear and Follow God’s Voice
- Make Declarations Regarding ‘God’s Plumbline’
- Equip Others to ‘Dig Deeper’ and Follow the spirit
Proclaimers
(Evangelists)
Who Equip Us To…
- Proclaim the Good News
- Of Salvation
- Of the Kingdom…How the Kingdom Impacts the World
Care Givers and Guides
(Pastors)
Who Equip Us To…
- As Elders…
- Equips People in the 7 Devotions
- Equips People to Care for Others in Their Domains and Spheres
- The Essence of Making Disciples, Which is Everyone’s Responsibility, Depends on People Caring and Guiding
- As Deacons…
- Equips People in Tangible Acts of Service
Imparts
(Teacher)
- As Elders…
- Equips people to understand…
- The Kingdom
- Their roles/gifts/responsibilities
- Equips in the Apostles Teaching
- Being in the WOrd
- Biblical study and literacy
- As Deacons…
- Equips in thangible service, especially for building our Life Pillars
Administrates
(Administration)
- Imparts Skills
- Clarifies and Defines Actions, Align Goals
- Facilitates
- Visibility/Accountability/Feedback
- Ministry of Reconciliation
- Affirms Success and Makes Testimonies Visible & Evaluates Outcomes & Facilitates Direction Changes
How to connect to others on the
Mission. Vision. And Approach.
Individuals.
Get involved. Plus, discuss this opportunity with your local church leaders.
Leaders and Pastors.
Get involved. Get your people involved. Plus, connect with other leaders across the community.
Many of you are already doing the work! We want to connect and celebrate your progress.
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