Mission-Driven Church #1: Values that Guide Us
Mission-Driven Church #2: People who Support Us
Mission-Driven Church #3: A Faith that Nurtures Us
Mission-Driven Church #4: Service that Enriches Us
Mission-Driven Church #5: Leaders Who Shepherd Us
Mission Driven Church #6: A God Who Empowers Us
Mission Driven Church #7: A Message That Saves Us
I. Shepherds who lead, leaders who shepherd [Ezekiel 34:1-31]
What were these shepherds doing? 2-3
What are the five different groups of sheep mentioned? 4
What are their unique needs, what care is necessary? 4
What happened to the sheep as a result of the inadequate shepherding? 5-8
What did God promise these shepherds as punishment for their lack of shepherding? 9-10
What does God want for his people? 11-16
What groups are found in the flock after God finishes his work? 16-22
Who will genuinely shepherd? 23-24
What happens to flocks shepherded by close relationships with the entire flock? 25-31
II. Grassroots leadership, leadership by members.
Jesus trained 12, taught them how to minister, trained them, mentored them, and they turned the world upside down.
The 70 were trained, knew where to go, what to say, were trained in dealing with rejection, had a clear vision, returned filled with joy and shared successes, were praised by Jesus, knew their names written in heaven.
Paul told Timothy to share the message with those who could share the message.
III. Team ministry.
Teams come about because people are bonded by a common vision and work together toward a common goal.
Gen 11:6, of one mind, nothing impossible.
Team ministry depends on
- common vision which supports
- common goals which sustain
- common relationships which strengthen
God puts people together in ministry and service. Servants feel chosen by God to serve on the team.
Who: God chose you
What: God gave you special gifts
Why: to prepare you for serving
When: each part does its work
Results: the body grows and is filled with love
Message: Say and do what people need to help them grow stronger
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Think about how you can individually/personally get the people on your list to services.
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Last updated March 20, 2005.