2023 Evangel Gathering - Friendship and Flourishing for Missions

30 • 2023 E vangel G athering • S acred R oots T hriving in M inistry : F riendship and F lourishing for M issions

Implication Some friendships are essential for flourishing for the sake of missions. Others are not. 1 Corinthians 15.33-34 (ESV) – Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” [34] Wake up from your drunken stupor, as is right, and do not go on sinning. For some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame. Titus 3.9-11 (ESV) – But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. [10] As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, [11] knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.

Ɵ Paul’s Team Members (see Appendix 30) Ɵ Paul’s Partnership Theology (see Appendix 31)

Friendships that Flourish for Missions • An organic approach • Shared relationships and experience • A “friendship with a purpose” • The power of synergy: one vs. two horses • Affection and “shared selfhood”

Ɵ Quality and Numbers: Multiplying Disciples through Legitimate Representation (see Appendix 10)

FFM affirm apostolic calling, promote costly spirituality, and leverage missional opportunity.

Takeaway Ask God to help you launch as an apostolic friendship circle. Use the Sacred Roots Thriving in Ministry cohort as a prototype. Start right away. Don’t quit. Multiply.