Disciple Making Is . . .: How to Live the Great Commission with Passion and Confidence

The worldview did not have to be affected or even altered. Many would go through the motions of attendance as if it was a requirement to be a person. Not only was attending church the norm but it also was a place where the phrase was developed about wearing the Sunday best. People would dress up in clothes that gave the appearance of being all together.

No one seemed to project a real image of what was going on in their personal life.

People tended to keep hidden the struggles of life. Smiles and handshakes were the only acceptable forms of social interaction. For many years the postmodern movement has been reshaping the way in which the church operates and functions. Many who have rejected such a movement has found them misunderstanding the fundamental point of such a move. Not only does the church need to make adjustments but it needs to not be so fearful of changing its methods. Part of the postmodern movement is a desire for authenticity. It has been a long time coming where people are tired of being putting on a fake smile and pretending to not be hurting.

People are hurting and Scripture is very clear about sharing our burdens. The Christian life is not one to be lived in isolation rather it is supposed to be lived with true community. The vision of creating an environment of inclusiveness will focus on people who are unsaved, searching and unchurched. What is so great about such a statement is that the three groups being identified are not the only groups that this vision will have direct impact with.

In fact, the statement is generalized in such a way that new Christians and the saints in the church will also be impacted. No one group will be excluded even though the desire is to create disciples by going out and reaching people for Christ, those in the church, Christian, will be involved in such a way that they, too, will be changed and grow in their spiritual maturity.

The values are the lifeblood of the ministry as they are the structure in which the vision will be upheld. The creation of core values can be seen in the DNA of a person, or group of people, defining them. Each person has something they are passionate about and desire for others to embrace. No one set of core values is any more important than another; all have their reason and place. Creating too many core values is detrimental and so is having to few. To be relevant a person must be relational. Real, what does it mean?

One of the most important aspects of being real can be summarized in two words, honest vulnerability. People today no longer want the fake smiles and obligated handshakes. People are longing for others to show who they really are. If someone is hurting they want to see that.

If a person is struggling they want to see that. People are hungering for authenticity and without it the other person will struggle to accept anything. Being real does not mean full disclosure, in fact it has nothing to do with that at all. Open and honest about what a person knows, authentic concern and integrity are vital. Today, people can spot phonies pretty easily. Relational, what is the point?

People are longing for a place to belong. The Celtic way of evangelism is a great example for ministries to follow. This concept is counter what has traditionally been done in churches, and many today embrace a completely different perspective. The way that was traditionally held is that a person must believe, and then behave before they are able to belong.

For some, that model works but that way is quickly killing off churches. Within the relational aspect it does not mean developing intimate relationships, though that would be a very good thing.

In fact, relational means building a relationship such that provides the avenue to meet the spiritual needs of a person. Some would answer the question with a yes and others would say no. The core values being developed with the disciple making plan is one that supports being relevant. Defining the term would provide some context in which to understand.

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As a way to help define being relevant it may be beneficial to address what being relevant is not. Being relevant is not sugar coating the truth. Being relevant is not looking past the sin of a person and accepting it.

Relevant is not speaking in a way that is contradicting Christian values. In fact, being relevant is simply speaking in a way that the other person will accept you for who you are. It is not speaking over a person with Bible facts and disregarding who they are as a person. Being relevant should be about building the relationship for true authentic, being real, for the desired outcome of open communication and an opportunity to share the love of Jesus with someone. Many times people in the church speak a different language that it requires time to fully grasp what is being said.

One aspect of the ministry development is the defining of the various ministries and the role each serves. One of the terms uses often is church. What does that really mean?

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The church can be viewed a couple of different ways. The church can mean the physical location of an established gathering place. Church can mean the people that make up the organization. Another term that seems to be used more today is defining the church as a label for the people independent of any location. Being a Christian would classify a person with being the church.

The church is also made up of many different parts. Like a body, each part serves different purposes and not one part is any more important than the other. Pastor is a person who holds a leadership position within the organization and most people understand what this means. It is impossible for a pastor to perform all the various function in the church and have any effectiveness. The pastor is one who leads but also develops leaders to come along side and serve together. The pastor is one who will provide council to others and proclaim the Gospel through thorough preaching and teaching.

Another term used in the Christian circle is the word Saints. A saint is one in the church who is a Christian. The term is often used as a way of elevating people in various roles that would not be labeled as a pastor or deacon, though each one of these certainly could be viewed as a Saint. To properly understand the word it is important to understand the context in which the word is used.

Many people have a solid understanding of sharing the Gospel and what it means. To the non-Christian it is just another confusing church word with little meaning. The easiest way to understand the term Gospel is share the stories of Jesus. Providing insight to the life and ministry of Jesus by emphasizing the redemptive work and regenerating power will bring a person to proper understanding of the term Gospel. Evangelism is simply the intentional reaching out to people who have a need to meet Jesus. Some confuse the term evangelism with missions.

You can do missions and not evangelize. Knowing the Centrality of the Church. Multiplying Disciple Makers Like Paul. Discerning the Overall Goal and Process. Focusing on a Multiplied Harvest. Pastoral Leadership and the Local Church. Creating a Healthy Church.

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