The Evangel Dean Basic Training Resource Handbook

250 • T HE E VANGEL D EAN B ASIC T RAINING R ESOURCE H ANDBOOK

2. Key Scripture:

a. 2 Tim. 1.6-14

b. 1 Tim. 4.14

c. Acts 1.8

d. Matt. 28.18-20

3. Critical concept: on the authority of God – God’s leader acts on God’s recognized call and authority, acknowledged by the saints and God’s leaders.

4. Central elements:

a. A clear call from God

b. Authentic testimony before God and others

c. Deep sense of personal conviction based on Scripture

d. Personal burden for a particular task or people

e. Confirmation by leaders and the body

5. Satanic strategy to abort: operate on the basis of personality or position rather than on God’s appointed call and ongoing authority

6. Key steps:

a. Identify God’s call.

b. Discover your burden.

c. Be confirmed by leadership.

7. Results: deep confidence towards God arising from God’s call