Disciple making

Disciple Making(like the early church)

"Church family on mission"

What is our understanding of being “on mission” in a 21st century urban setting?

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Think of three words to describe

“evangelism”?

Sales pitch, argument, logic, debate, monologue, conquest, ultimatum, warfare, proof, threat. Something you have to do.

Conversation, friendship, influence, invitation, companionship, dialogue, challenge, opportunity, dance.Something you get to do.

A

B

Sales pitch, argument, logic, debate, monologue, conquest, ultimatum, warfare, proof, threat. Something you have to do.Making converts.

Conversation, friendship, influence, invitation, companionship, dialogue, challenge, opportunity, dance.Something you get to do.Making disciples.

A

B

Acts 13

“Evangelism is that dimension and activity of the church’s mission which, by word and

deed and in light of particular conditions and a particular

context, offers every person and community, everywhere, a valid opportunity to be directly

challenged to a radical reorientation of their lives.

David Bosch

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4Dimensions of

Disciple Making

Disciple Makingcalls people into a

BIG story1

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missio dei

Church people think about how to get people into the church; kingdom people think about how to get the church into the world.

Church people worry that the world might change the church; kingdom people work to see the church change the world.

Howard Snyder

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2Disciple Makingis deeply relational

Making disciples: Conversation, friendship, influence, invitation, companionship, challenge, opportunity, danceSomething you get to do.

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3Disciple Makinghappens in community

A mission shaped church demonstrates the reign of God through Christ, locally and globally.

“ “Michael Frost

Disciple Makingchallenges people to a “radical reorientation”4

The breathtaking and foolhardy risk to live every day under the assumption that the Triune God does indeed reign.

Radical reorientation

Michael Frost

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Believers, with the power of the Spirit and the community of God’s people, are out together to heal

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missio dei