Teaching and Discipling

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Building Intentional Covenant Community 

This is a study for groups that gives a sweep through the Old and New Testament revealing the nature of what it means to be in a covenant relationship with God and all those who are in God's family. The following are part of that body of teaching:
 

· The Bible is a Book of Covenant

· The process of entering into a covenant: the "cutting of covenant"

· Abraham

· Moses and the Exodus

· David and Jonathan

· The calling of the Disciples

· Jesus: the Last Supper, Crucifixion, Resurrection

· The New Community of Jesus followers

· What being in covenant means practically if we are to be the church

Ministering in the Holy Spirit's Power
 

This is a study to help the church understand the power Jesus has given to His Body to carry on His ministry to the world as well as for building up and maturing those who follow Jesus Christ. The following are part of that body of teaching.
 

· The Promise of a new heart and a new spirit

· The Incarnation and Jesus' Baptism

· Pentecost and the church empowered

· Pentecost through the book of Acts

· 1 Corinthians 12-14: correction, admonition & instruction for worship and ministry

· Romans 12: spiritual motivational gifts

· Walking in the Spirit

· The Fruit of the Spirit

· The church's ministry

Spiritual Warfare 

We were born into a world that is at war. We have an ancient enemy who despises and fears the followers of Jesus Christ. Retreat is not an option. This study is aimed at helping the church to "arm itself" and walk in the authority Jesus has given us to not only push back spiritual darkness but by the Holy Spirit's power to set captives free. The following are part of that body of teaching.

· The reality of spiritual warfare: Psalm 91

· Armored for Battle

· Authority to do as Jesus did

· Discernment, words of knowledge & wisdom

· Strongholds & dismantling them

· Dealing with the demonic

· Prayer and fasting

Cross Cultural Missions 

The study looks carefully at the Great Commission given to His followers to make disciples of all nations, uniting them in word and deed to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It draws of 27 years of cross-cultural mission work in the former Communist Pioneer Youth Camps in the region of St. Petersburg, Russia and applies it to sharing the Gospel next door and where ever Jesus deploys you. The following are part of that body of teaching.

· Know your target group

· Cultural arrogance & cultural blindness

· Looking for the footprints of Jesus

· Real evangelism is relational

· The "Jesus Way" of missions

· Examples from the field

· Taking the time...because Jesus took the time with you

· "Life Orientation" vs "Event Orientation"

· Disciples...not converts

· Intimacy with Jesus and walking in the Spirit

Life lived in Prayer 

Communication is at the heart of every flourishing relationship. It takes both speaking and listening. God has called us into a intimacy with Himself that is utterly astounding and that is meant to be life transforming. Prayer is the ground of God's work in the world. Since the church's ministry is what God gives to it, it's a good idea to know what God actually wants us to be about. Prayer is not optional; it is essential. The following are part of that body of teaching.

· Mystery and Power

· Why Pray?

· Communication and communion: Praying God's Word

· Kingdom Oriented Prayer

· Luther's "Simplest way"

· Personal Prayer: Talking to God...Listening to God

· Corporate Prayer: Worship & Special gatherings just for Prayer

· Intercession

· Warfare Prayer

· Persevering/Prevailing Prayer

· Thanksgiving prayer

Time Spent
 

What does it actually mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? How does one become a disciple? What does the process we have called "discipleship" entail? We share our lives and what the Lord has taught, is teaching and has forged into our lives over the last 50 years of ministry. The following are part of that body of teaching.

· Being a disciple of Jesus: the nature of "following".

· The Life-Long Nature of Discipleship

· Listening

· Vulnerability

· Honesty & Transparency

· Being covered in the dust of your Rabbi