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Paul's Second Journey

Dennis McCallum

Acts 15:36-41

Paul's second missionary journey is a historical narrative that illustrates how to serve God. This journey highlights six ministry principles: 1) timing; 2) contextualization; 3) discipleship; 4) leading and empowering by the Holy Spirit; 5) spiritual warfare; and 6) having the right attitude. Ministry is the most exciting thing people can be part of and experience in this life.\r\n

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Indigenous College Leadership: an Underground Student Movement

Ryan Lowery

Acts 15:36-41

In 2002, the Xenos College Ministry was an underground movement where the student members of the church did the leading and discipling. Today, many things look different but the philosophy hasn't changed. Giving college students the resources needed to win the lost, disciple, and raise up leaders in a small community context is still at it's core. Resources that are key to growth include discipleship, theological equipping, ministry houses, large meetings, and setting a vision.

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Xenos Model for Leadership Development

Jim Leffel

John 17:19-24

Xenos Christian Fellowship's model for leadership development lands on the biblical picture that the real pastoral work is to be done by the members of the church. In order for the members of the church to lead and pastor there must be significant training. Three areas that are key to leadership development is personal discipleship, fostering an active community life, and theological training.

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Creating Spiritually Transformed People

Lance Witt

Colossians 3:16-17

There are many things to think through and consider when deciding what to focus on in discipleship and helping people grow in transformation. Here are six things: 1) get clear about goals and outcomes; 2) move from facilitators and mangers to fathers and mothers; 3) commit to training and guiding those you lead; 4) value a slow and on the go movement; 5) facilitate growth in group living; and 6) invest in the spiritual lives of leaders.

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Home Group Leadership (Part 1)

Dennis McCallum

Ephesians 4:11

In order to promote a leader-rich home group, there are seven conditions that should be present. The church must first believe in the vision that qualified leaders are the key to success, and new leaders must be Spirit-chosen. Spiritual leaders must be held in honor, accountability and discipline. Every leader should seek to replicate themselves and top leaders in the church must prioritize helping develop new leaders. Finally, people should see a clear pathway to leadership, and leaders should be formed into teams to promote increased leadership within the church.

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How to Lead When You're Not Gifted to Lead

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

While God has given some people the gift of leadership, not all in a leadership role also have the spiritual gifting. What matters much more than a leadership gifting is the pursuit of character growth and sanctification. When Paul leaves Timothy in charge of the church in Ephesus, he tells Timothy to be an example to the people, preach God's Word, and not neglect the giftings God has given him. Even though Timothy was seemingly not a gifted leader, he was qualified for the office of leadership because he had godly character and was faithful with what God had given him.

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Raising Up Youth Leaders

Tom Dixon

Judges 2:6-10

An overview of what student ministry looks like at different ages and how to raise students up to be leaders is discussed. What qualities should be looked for in potential student leaders as well as essential components to time spent with those students. We also hear from a handful of student leaders on their experiences, growth, trials, and successes.

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Leading Evangelism

Doug Patch

Colossians 1:28

God's heart and plan to reach the lost is through the church. While God is the one who ultimately causes the growth, we each have a role to play as well. Effective evangelism in a home church setting is driven largely through discipleship relationships between committed workers, bringing the power of the Word and teaching people that exchanging their agenda for their lives for God's agenda is ultimately fulfilling. For a home church to effectively reach the lost, a substantial number of members have to own God's plan for evangelism and reorder their lives according to His value system.

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Discipleship Failure

Jim Leffel

Luke 22:32

Peter and Judas give us two profound examples of how to deal with failure. In Peter's life, we see a beautiful picture of repentance that leads to restoration. While in Judas' life, we see a picture of remorse leading to destruction. Audio testimony by Vicky Mascarello included.

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