The Evangel Dean Basic Training Resource Handbook

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6. Key steps:

a. Abide in Christ.

b. Discipline for godliness.

c. Pursue holiness in all.

7. Results: powerful Christlike example provided for others to follow

C. Competence: knowledgeable and practiced experience using the gifts and endowments of the Holy Spirit.

1. Definition: respond in the power of the Spirit with excellence in carrying out their appointed tasks and ministry

2. Key Scripture:

a. 2 Tim. 2.15

b. 2 Tim. 3.16-17

c. Rom. 15.14

d. 1 Cor. 12

3. Critical concept: by the power of the Spirit – God’s leader operates in the gifting and anointing of the Holy Spirit.

4. Central elements:

a. Endowments and gifts from the Spirit

b. Sound discipling from an able mentor

c. Skill in the spiritual disciplines