Becoming Like Your Teacher, Second Edition

Field Ready Six Fitness Marks before Commissioning

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-choice test, administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command, used to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces. To enter into the Special Forces, individuals have to reach the highest marks on the ASVAB tests. If these predetermined marks are not attained, the individual doesn’t move into the Special Forces. They move into a different roll within the Military. Scriptures mandate and give examples to, “not be too quick on the laying of hands.” If not taken seriously, great harm can come upon the individual and the Community. We are in a spiritual war and the enemy is out to kill, steal, and destroy. Everyone is called to engage and participate in God’s kingdom movement but not everyone has the same calling. The calling to evangelize, make disciples and establish a new church is not a calling for everyone. Before commissioning individuals to church plant, there are six marks that must clearly be a part of the church planter. A quality apprenticeship program will strengthen each of these marks so

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