Becoming Like Your Teacher, Second Edition

46 • B ecoming L ike Y our T eacher

1. Strand one: The role of the founder: Moses

2. Strand two: The synergy of the “first followers”: Joshua

3. Strand three: The strength of young apprentices in a tradition: Jehu, Gideon, Samson, Samuel

4. The power of tradition: not a dirty word

a. paradosis : the handing down to another the invaluable deposit

b. A mixture of content and loyalty

c. Traditioned innovation (Dr. Alvin Sanders): building on the legacy given, engaging on the situation encountered

B. Why apprenticeships work among movements among the poor

1. They are organic : receiving protection, care, and training from another.

2. They are affordable : they require presence not funds.

3. They are transparent : you learn on the job in the presence of a valid leader.

4. They are reliable : authority is given after verified loyalty and service.