Focus on Reproduction, Mentor's Guide, MG12

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

5) it generates its own resources and income for operations, ministry and missions 6) it faithfully stewards its resources and facilities with kingdom priorities in mind, and 7) it is focused on reproducing itself, in service to the Lord and advance of the Kingdom in mission. • Focusing on reproduction demands a plan to pour into the leaders who share the vision, a commitment to sacrifice on behalf of the vision God gave, and an investment to do your part in fulfilling the Great Commission, starting where we live and from there, to the ends of the earth.

I. Empowerment: Transitioning toward Independence, Association, and Reproduction

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A. Independence: transfer of authority to the leaders and its members , Acts 14.23

1. A healthy church can govern its own affairs under the Lord, 1 Cor. 12.1ff.

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2. A healthy church can meet the needs of its members and leaders, Gal. 6.2.

3. A healthy church can reproduce itself through evangelism, discipleship, and planting new churches, 1 Thess. 1.5-10.

B. Association: healthy relationship and connection with other growing congregations and leaders , 2 Cor. 8.1-5

1. A healthy church is independent but it is never isolated, 1 Cor. 4.14-16.