“Transformation…” “There is, and will likely continue to be, gross spiritual darkness in the world. Our goal is not to make a new heaven and a new earth,

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“Transformation…” “There is, and will likely continue to be, gross spiritual darkness in the world. Our goal is not to make a new heaven and a new earth, but rather to create salty spots on the earth that stimulate a thirst for God. Like many salty appetizers, these temporal transformations point the way to a larger, more satisfying meal to come.” Inter. Fellowship of Transformational Partners Definitions & Values

“Favor Factors” God is waiting to bless -- Submission to His Sovereignty Submission to His Sovereignty Intentional Unity Intentional Unity Humility Humility A Worshiping Community A Worshiping Community Ps. 127:1, 2 ~ Eph. 3:14-21 Ps. 133 ~ Eph. 4:1-3 Ps. 131 ~ Eph. 4:1 Ps. 132 ~ Eph. 5:18-20

A City Transformation “Elevator Speech” Our objective— To mobilize a united, praying Body of Christ to leverage a sustained kingdom influence that touches all spheres of local culture and results in measurable societal impact. “A chosen people, a royal priesthood, a people belonging to God (1 Pe 2:9) walking & working together to— -- proclaim the gospel (good news) -- demonstrate Jesus’ compassion (good deeds)

A Core Question How does a city-reaching movement strengthen relationships and partnerships between its diversity of kingdom assets (pastors, non-profits, intercessors, marketplace, compassion ministries, emerging leaders) to labor together towards a sustained release of kingdom leaven that results in societal transformation?

City Transformation Streams We are clearly in a season where a holistic kingdom paradigm of transformational change is emerging. This development involves-- We are clearly in a season where a holistic kingdom paradigm of transformational change is emerging. This development involves-- a synergy of transformational streams informed by Scripture, guided by the Holy Spirit & implemented in cities by men & women of faith & perseverance.

What is Required for the Gospel to Penetrate a Community? Theological Vision– a compelling, broadly shared vision that articulates the mission of the Body of Christ to reach the city. Theological Vision– a compelling, broadly shared vision that articulates the mission of the Body of Christ to reach the city. “Gospel Ecosystem:” a self-propagating cadre of leaders, institutions & networks collaborating on kingdom advance. “Gospel Ecosystem:” a self-propagating cadre of leaders, institutions & networks collaborating on kingdom advance. Revival: the supernatural, sovereign working of the Holy Spirit to awaken the Church and redeem the lost. Revival: the supernatural, sovereign working of the Holy Spirit to awaken the Church and redeem the lost. (Redeemer City to City, 2010)

Indicators of a Gospel Movement Growth of Christian Community: conversion rate outpaces overall population growth. Growth of Christian Community: conversion rate outpaces overall population growth. Healthier marriages & families Healthier marriages & families Increase of social well-being: racial harmony, lower crime, economic equity Increase of social well-being: racial harmony, lower crime, economic equity Redeemed culture: education, media and the arts honor godly principles & human dignity Redeemed culture: education, media and the arts honor godly principles & human dignity Economic stewardship: more Christians utilize wealth for kingdom endeavors. Economic stewardship: more Christians utilize wealth for kingdom endeavors. (Redeemer City to City 2010)

A Threefold Mission To increase the percentage of Jesus followers in Middle Tennessee compared to the general population growth by collaboratively sharing the good news and doing good works (1 Pe. 2:4-12). To increase the percentage of Jesus followers in Middle Tennessee compared to the general population growth by collaboratively sharing the good news and doing good works (1 Pe. 2:4-12). To incarnate social justice by caring for the needs of the poor, marginalized and exploited (Is. 58; Mt. 25:44-46). To incarnate social justice by caring for the needs of the poor, marginalized and exploited (Is. 58; Mt. 25:44-46). To release the leaven of kingdom influence into all spheres (domains) of societal activity, resulting in measurable transformation of both individuals and institutions (Jer. 29:7). To release the leaven of kingdom influence into all spheres (domains) of societal activity, resulting in measurable transformation of both individuals and institutions (Jer. 29:7).

“Rapid Fire” City Reports State the MISSION of your city movement In ONE SENTENCE Share a significant recent BREAKTHROUGH in your city In 2-3 SENTENCES Share in ONE SENTENCE the TOPIC your team most wants to talk about during this CIR Share one PRAYER REQUEST for your city.