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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 Scripture:

1. 2 Tim. 2.15

2. 2 Tim. 3.16-17

3. Rom. 15.14

4. 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

Context Values/Vision

3. Skill in the spiritual disciplines

Prepare Launch Assemble Nurture Transition Schedule/Charter

4. Ability in the Word

5. Capable to evangelize, follow up, and disciple new converts