Ripe for Harvest

378 • R IPE FOR H ARVEST

F. Key steps:

1. Identify God’s call.

2. Discover your burden.

3. Be confirmed by leadership.

G. Results: deep confidence towards God arising from God’s call

II. Character

A. Definition: reflects the character of Christ in their personal convictions, conduct, and lifestyle

B. Key Scripture:

1. John 15.4-5

2. 2 Tim. 2.2

3. 1 Cor. 4.2

4. Gal. 5.16-23

C. Critical concept: In the humility of Christ – God’s leader demonstrates the mind and lifestyle of Christ in his or her actions and relationships.

D. Central elements:

1. Passion for Christlikeness

2. Radical lifestyle for the Kingdom

3. Serious pursuit of holiness

4. Discipline in the personal life

Context Values/Vision

5. Fulfills role-relationships as bond-slave of Jesus Christ

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6. Provides an attractive model for others in their conduct, speech, and lifestyle (the fruit of the Spirit)