Cornerstone Curriculum, Official Certification Edition

LESSON 3 | FOCUS ON REPRODUCTION: CHURCH GROWTH / 431

9. Avoid dependence . (Eph. 4.11-16) Neither patronize nor be overly stingy towards the growing congregation; do not underestimate the power of the Spirit in the midst of even the smallest Christian community to accomplish God’s work in their community.

10. Think reproducibility . (2 Tim. 2.2; Phil. 1.18) In every activity and project you initiate, think in terms of equipping others to do the same by maintaining an open mind regarding the means and ends of your missionary endeavors.

V. Last Word: The Fastest, Most Productive, and Most Biblical Method of World Evangelization and Discipleship Is to Plant Churches Cross-Culturally!

Conclusion • Planting churches in obedience to the Great Commission of Christ involves three basic stages: Evangelize , Equip , and Empower . • As we evangelize the lost, we share the Good News with those who have not heard of God’s saving work in Jesus. • We equip new disciples to live the Christian life by laying a foundation for solid Christian community for years to come. • We empower leaders and the church for independence, helping them to reproduce themselves while associating with other like minded churches. The following questions were designed to help you review the material in the video. The Great Commission of the Lord Jesus means that we are called to go to all nations making disciples in his name. We fulfill the Great Commission as we plant healthy, viable churches among the various people groups of the world. We accomplish this through Evangelizing , Equipping , and Empowering . Your ability to understand and apply these principles can be all the difference in ministering effectively in urban poor communities, so your ability to understand

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