Focus on Reproduction, Mentor's Guide, MG12

1 6 2 /

F O C U S O N R E P R O D U C T I O N

1. Recruit leaders who love the people of God, John 21.15-17.

2. Commission elders and church in transition to independence.

3. Select elders formally through congregational and/or appointed means.

4. Formally commission elders and the church to independence.

5. Formally adopt constitution and bylaws and approve move to incorporate.

6. Focus on reproduction: strive to equip every member for ministry, not keeping things afloat.

G. Results: multiplying disciples in the Church, Eph. 4.9-15

4

Conclusion

» Empowerment refers to the transition of the church’s affairs and direction to leaders who can provide solid Christian leadership and oversight of the church as we transfer authority into their hands. » In order to empower the church and transition towards its independence, we must invest as much as we possibly can into a leadership team of the church in order that they may have the commissioning (authority), character, competence, and community (membership support) necessary to ensure a healthy, dynamic church .