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Appendix 38 The Art of Engagement Using Wisdom in Ministry Don Davis and Don Allsman, Crowns of Beauty II

God Is a Purposeful God

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. ~ Matthew 28.19 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. ~ Acts 1.8 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached to the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. ~ Matthew 24.14 This is to my Father’s glory that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. ~ John 15.8

How Can We Fulfill God’s Purpose?

How can we take the passion and vision he gives and turn it into reality?

Fulfilling God’s purpose requires: using wisdom in ministry .

True wisdom is not an ivory-tower experience but found in engagement .

Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. ~ Ephesians 5.15-17 By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures. A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength; for waging war you need guidance, and for victory many advisers.

~ Proverbs 24.3-6

Learn from Esther, Moses, Nehemiah, Paul, Gideon, Peter.