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8. Explain the “Transition” phase of Empowerment . How is empowerment essentially an “investment” in the leadership and membership of the new church? 9. What are the three “selfs” of the “Transition” phase of urban church planting? Outline briefly Hesselgrave’s model of planting churches cross-culturally. How do the three-self understanding, in the Hesselgrave model, and the three E’s of church planting connect to one another? 10. Summarize briefly the ten principles of cross-cultural church planting. Do you agree with the statement that “the fastest, most productive, and most biblical method of world evangelization and discipleship is to plant churches cross-culturally?” Explain your answer. This lesson focuses upon providing you with a general overview of the critical theology, methodology, and perspective in doing effective urban ministry. In order to be most effective in advancing the Kingdom of God in the city, we as his called servants must understand carefully and precisely what God is doing in the world through the proclamation of the Gospel. The Father has exalted Jesus to his right hand as Lord and Savior, and now, through the Spirit, the Gospel is bring proclaimed throughout the earth. As we plant healthy, viable churches of Jesus Christ in the city through evangelism , equipping , and empowerment we can see men and women, boys and girls be converted, grow, and become fruitful witnesses of the Kingdom of Christ where they live, play, and work. The most foundational theological concept that grounds all of our understanding of evangelism, discipleship, and church planting in the city is the lordship of Jesus Christ. Because Jesus has been exalted to the Father’s right hand as risen Lord and anointed Messiah, he now holds the position of head over all things, not only to the Church but also to the advance of the Kingdom in the world, as Lord of the harvest. The primacy of Jesus’ position ensures that Jesus alone serves as the final ground of all missionizing activity. As the Lord of heaven, the exalted Jesus is he who calls men and women to represent his Kingdom throughout the

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