Phase II Week I April 9---15
New York Youth Leaders Association
1. A program-driven ministry to people-driven ministry?
2. From emphasis on building consensus to building character?
3. Retool developmental ministry efforts from being unrelated and
haphazard to being intentional and strategic
4. How important is for disciples to reproduce themselves in Christ?
New York Youth Leaders Association
On Apr 9, 6:35 pm, New York Youth Leaders Association
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Why is it important to shift from?
Dedicated followers in people-driven ministries, share a love of Christ, and a special commitment to His people. They joyfully sacrifice much more of their time, talent, treasure, skills, resources (information, possessions, relationships) to those in need, (both near and far), thereby fulfilling the purposes of God in ministry.
2. The shift from the emphasis on building up consensus numbers (quantity of the membership attendance) to focusing on building quality character and investing in developing true disciples of Jesus Christ. This is vital in making a difference in changing lives and winning souls for Christ. The ultimate focus is on exacting God only and seriously committing to His purposes, ways and will, which are what matters most.
3. Retool developmental ministry efforts from being unrelated and haphazard to being intentional and strategic. This is a significant strategy in making our church services and ministries more relevant and relational, creative experiences for personal encounters with Jesus, that must appeal to those in our church community (age, race, culture, socioeconomic status, etc) with various needs, problems, challenges, goals, (by targeting specific age groups) that we're committed to ministering and serving.
4. According to Barna, the most important challenge to resolve is to reassess our commitment in reproducing true and born-again passionate disciples as we lead like Jesus.
A divine purpose is in reproducing and re-investing in the lives of others, to develop passionate true disciples with a devoted heart for God: to glorify, honor, and please Him as they seek out people to minister and to serve.
True disciples are committed followers of Jesus Christ and who are extremely effective and influential in impacting communities for Jesus.
True disciples are world changers who enjoy worshiping Jesus and who enjoy developing and loving on others in making a difference to change the world. True disciples are constantly investing in and are deeply committed to the Great Commission of Matt 28:19,20, "to Go and make disciples..."
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Najwa Clay_Edwards
Phase II Week I April 9---15
1. A program-driven ministry to people-driven ministry?
membership numbers are concerned. People driven ministry focuses on
building up people to become better followers of Christ in order to
have them then turn around and build up another person in the same way
and it continues to pay forward from generation to generation. It
develops stability in the Christian walk and encourages a deep
relationship with Christ Rather than a relationship with the local
church.
are more likely to be consistent with following through with ministry
even when it does not seem to be gratifying. When we place the
emphasis on numbers(consensus) then we often loose focus on building
character in others and we often loose track of God’s initial purpose.
2. Retool developmental ministry efforts from being unrelated and
haphazard to being intentional and strategic.
When we are not intentional about ministry development by making sure
we select specific target demographics such as age, gender, cultural
diversities and other things like this we limit ourselves and are not
fully able to effectively impact the people around us. We are not
organized in what our focus is and God’s plan is at risk of not being
conceived by others. If people are following us they are at risk of
becoming confused about the ultimate goal and are unable to develop
characteristics which allow them to serve with love in order to draw
in other souls. This also causes a sort of spiritual retardation and
an inability to recreate other effective disciples.
4. How important is for disciples to reproduce themselves in Christ?
others to Christ and to continue on a forward movement of God’s plan
and it also prevents “burn out” because there are many who have the
ability to do quality work for Christ instead of a selected few. My
pastor often uses a quote to help us understand this concept “Many
hands make light work”.
On Apr 9, 6:35 pm, New York Youth Leaders Association
Najwa Clay
Phase II Week I April 9---15 |
Why is it important to shift from? |
1. A program-driven ministry to people-driven ministry? |
Program driven ministry often encourages church growth where membership numbers are concerned. People driven ministry focuses on building up people to become better followers of Christ in order to have them then turn around and build up another person in the same way and it continues to pay forward from generation to generation. It develops stability in the Christian walk and encourages a deep relationship with Christ Rather than a relationship with the local church. |
2. From emphasis on building consensus to building character? |
When we place an emphasis on building character in individuals they are more likely to be consistent with following through with ministry even when it does not seem to be gratifying. When we place the emphasis on numbers(consensus) then we often loose focus on building character in others and we often loose track of God’s initial purpose.
2. Retool developmental ministry efforts from being unrelated and |
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When we are not intentional about ministry development by making sure we select specific target demographics such as age, gender, cultural diversities and other things like this we limit ourselves and are not fully able to effectively impact the people around us. We are not organized in what our focus is and God’s plan is at risk of not being conceived by others. If people are following us they are at risk of becoming confused about the ultimate goal and are unable to develop characteristics which allow them to serve with love in order to draw in other souls. This also causes a sort of spiritual retardation and an inability to recreate other effective disciples.
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4. How important is for disciples to reproduce themselves in Christ? |
It is important for disciples to recreate themselves in order to draw others to Christ and to continue on a forward movement of God’s plan and it also prevents “burn out” because there are many who have the ability to do quality work for Christ instead of a selected few. My pastor often uses a quote to help us understand this concept “Many hands make light work”.
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Najwa S. Clay-Edwards
--- On Mon, 4/9/12, New York Youth Leaders Association <youthlea...@gmail.com> wrote: |
Najwa Clay
Phase II Week I April 9---15 |
Why is it important to shift from? |
1. A program-driven ministry to people-driven ministry? |
Program driven ministry often encourages church growth where membership numbers are concerned. People driven ministry focuses on building up people to become better followers of Christ in order to have them then turn around and build up another person in the same way and it continues to pay forward from generation to generation. It develops stability in the Christian walk and encourages a deep relationship with Christ Rather than a relationship with the local church. |
2. From emphasis on building consensus to building character? |
When we place an emphasis on building character in individuals they are more likely to be consistent with following through with ministry even when it does not seem to be gratifying. When we place the emphasis on numbers(consensus) then we often loose focus on building character in others and we often loose track of God’s initial purpose.
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2. Retool developmental ministry efforts from being unrelated and When we are not intentional about ministry development by making sure we select specific target demographics such as age, gender, cultural diversities and other things like this we limit ourselves and are not fully able to effectively impact the people around us. We are not organized in what our focus is and God’s plan is at risk of not being conceived by others. If people are following us they are at risk of becoming confused about the ultimate goal and are unable to develop characteristics which allow them to serve with love in order to draw in other souls. This also causes a sort of spiritual retardation and an inability to recreate other effective disciples.
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4. How important is for disciples to reproduce themselves in Christ? |
It is important for disciples to recreate themselves in order to draw others to Christ and to continue on a forward movement of God’s plan and it also prevents “burn out” because there are many who have the ability to do quality work for Christ instead of a selected few. My pastor often uses a quote to help us understand this concept “Many hands make light work”.
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Najwa S. Clay-Edwards
--- On Mon, 4/9/12, New York Youth Leaders Association <youthlea...@gmail.com> wrote: |
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charlesette
On May 25, 3:24 pm, Najwa Clay <najsad2...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Phase II Week I April 9---15
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> Why is it important to shift from?
> 1. A program-driven ministry to people-driven ministry?
> Program driven ministry often encourages church growth where membership numbers are concerned. People driven ministry focuses on building up people to become better followers of Christ in order to have them then turn around and build up another person in the same way and it continues to pay forward from generation to generation. It develops stability in the Christian walk and encourages a deep relationship with Christ Rather than a relationship with the local church.
> 2. From emphasis on building consensus to building character?
> When we place an emphasis on building character in individuals they are more likely to be consistent with following through with ministry even when it does not seem to be gratifying. When we place the emphasis on numbers(consensus) then we often loose focus on building character in others and we often loose track of God’s initial purpose.
>
> 2. Retool developmental ministry efforts from being unrelated and
> haphazard to being intentional and strategic.
> When we are not intentional about ministry development by making sure we select specific target demographics such as age, gender, cultural diversities and other things like this we limit ourselves and are not fully able to effectively impact the people around us. We are not organized in what our focus is and God’s plan is at risk of not being conceived by others. If people are following us they are at risk of becoming confused about the ultimate goal and are unable to develop characteristics which allow them to serve with love in order to draw in other souls. This also causes a sort of spiritual retardation and an inability to recreate other effective disciples.
>
> 4. How important is for disciples to reproduce themselves in Christ?
> It is important for disciples to recreate themselves in order to draw others to Christ and to continue on a forward movement of God’s plan and it also prevents “burn out” because there are many who have the ability to do quality work for Christ instead of a selected few. My pastor often uses a quote to help us understand this concept “Many hands make light work”.
>
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> Najwa S. Clay-Edwards
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> From: New York Youth Leaders Association <youthleaderstr...@gmail.com>
> Subject: Phase II Week I April 9---15
> To: "New York Youth Leaders Association Level II" <new-york-youth-leader...@googlegroups.com>
> Date: Monday, April 9, 2012, 6:35 PM
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> Why is it important to shift from?
>
> 1. A program-driven ministry to people-driven ministry?
> 2. From emphasis on building consensus to building character?
> 3. Retool developmental ministry efforts from being unrelated and
> haphazard to being intentional and strategic
> 4. How important is for disciples to reproduce themselves in Christ?
>
1. With program driven ministry church are trying to draw people by
fine tuning their worship service to make them more attractive and
compelling to the people by integrate numerous programs, classes and
other offering into program spending money to upgrade and expand
buildings to provide space and equipment for the ministries. To
appeal to people who have thus far turned a cold shoulder to God.
A people driven ministry ignite people’s passion for God and get out
of their way when individuals are single-minded in their devotion to
God, their commitment to His ways and His principles becomes much
deeper, much more intense. Once they have made an enduring and
serious commitment, the peripherals don’t matter as much. They’ll
endure worship service that may not meet their exact specifications
because their focus is on God, not themselves. Pg. 3 &4 George Barna
2. If churches would emphasize less on building consensus to building
character more churches would be made up not merely of members but of
true disciples-members who are committed to Jesus Christ as Savior and
Lord and giving daily in their knowledge, love and service of Him.
Churches would be bolstered by the on going efforts of lay leader and
paid professionals would facilitate lay ministry instead of having to
initate and lead those efforts. Pg 6 George Barna
3. George Barna say we probably have to alter the way in which we
think about and practice discipleship. We have to embrace a
comprehensive and far—reaching commitment to radical change commitment
to radical change in how we conduct our lives and our ministries; we
are doomed to minimal results. If we hope to make a significant
difference in the lives of individual and in the nation’s culture,
then we must improve our intentionality, our intensity, and our
stratregies. G. Barna pg. 9
4. It is very important for disciples to reproduce themselves in
Christ as Christian we must become a committed, knowledgeable
practicing follower of Jesus, instilling that same passion and
capacity in others. Pg. 24 G. Barna