The Evangel Dean School - Developing Wisdom

64 • T he E vangel D ean S chool : D eveloping W isdom , C onviction , and P erspective in C hurch P lant T eams

Associations and Urban Church Planting Movements: The Efficiency and Reproductive Power of Standardization , continued

F. Share a common Basics of the Christian Life Series (biblical and creedal foundations)

G. Shared resources to build children, youth, and adults in Christian life (i.e., Discipleship Series )

H. Employing common spiritual gifts inventory system (enabling members to inventory personal gifts and determine calling)

III. Standard practice in congregational governance and leadership development

A. Suggested template for by-laws and constitution of a member church

B. Integration of association candidates for leadership into TUMI

C. Shared vision of pastoral theology (i.e., the nature of pastoral oversight to all member congregations)

D. Models of how to preach and teach: kerygma and didache in the local church

E. Sharing a common diaconate: preparing and commissioning deacons in our member churches

F. Submitting to a common pastorate: credentialing ordained leaders in our member churches

G. Shared services in the pastoral care of the church

1. Conducting weddings

2. Officiating at funerals

3. Healing services

4. Dedication of children to the Lord, etc.

H. How to practice discipline and restoration of erring members in the church

I. Providing member pastors and their churches ongoing oversight and connection