Church PLANT Manual

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4. Discipline in the personal life 5. Fulfills role-relationships as bond-slave of Jesus Christ 6. Provides an attractive model for others in their conduct, speech, and lifestyle (the fruit of the Spirit) E. Satanic strategy to abort: substitute ministry activity and/or hard work and industry for godliness and Christlikeness F. Key steps: 1. Abide in Christ. 2. Discipline for godliness. 3. Pursue holiness in all. G. Results: powerful Christlike example provided for others to follow III. Competence A. Definition: Respond in the power of the Spirit with excellence in carrying out their appointed tasks and ministry. B. Key Scriptures to keep in mind: 2 Tim. 2:15; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Rom. 15:14; 1 Cor. 12 C. Critical concept: By the power of the Spirit – God’s leader operates in the gifting and anointing of the Holy Spirit. D. Central elements:

1. Endowments and gifts from the Spirit 2. Sound discipling from an able mentor