How are we going to accomplish this? Corporate Gathering 1 Corinthians 14:24-25 But if an unbeliever or someone who does not understand comes in while everybody is prophesying, he will be convinced by all that he is a sinner and will be judged by all, and the secrets of his heart will be laid bare. So he will fall down and worship God, exclaiming, "God is really among you!" 1 Corinthians 14:24-25 But if an unbeliever or someone who does not understand comes in while everybody is prophesying, he will be convinced by all that he is a sinner and will be judged by all, and the secrets of his heart will be laid bare. So he will fall down and worship God, exclaiming, "God is really among you!"

How are we going to accomplish this? Corporate Gathering Cold Calls Corporate Gathering Cold Calls John 4:4-10 Now he had to go through Samaria.…Jacob's well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well.…When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, "Will you give me a drink?"…The Samaritan woman said to him, "You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?"…Jesus answered her, "If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water." John 4:4-10 Now he had to go through Samaria.…Jacob's well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well.…When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, "Will you give me a drink?"…The Samaritan woman said to him, "You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?"…Jesus answered her, "If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water."

How are we going to accomplish this? Corporate Gathering Cold Calls Redemptive Relationships Corporate Gathering Cold Calls Redemptive Relationships Hebrews 3:12-13 See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness. Hebrews 3:12-13 See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness.

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“Christian faith is an imitative faith.” Keith R. Anderson & Randy D. Reese Spiritual Mentoring

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“Christian faith is an imitative faith.” Keith R. Anderson & Randy D. Reese Spiritual Mentoring

Matthew 4:18-19 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." At once they left their nets and followed him.

John 1:43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, "Follow me."

Mark 2:14 As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector's booth. "Follow me," Jesus told him, and Levi got up and followed him.

Mark 10:21 Jesus looked at him and loved him. "One thing you lack," he said. "Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."

Anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. - Matthew 10:38-39 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. - Matthew 16:24 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. - John 10:27 Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me. - John 12:26 Anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. - Matthew 10:38-39 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. - Matthew 16:24 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. - John 10:27 Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me. - John 12:26

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. - Romans 15:5-6 For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. - 1 Corinthians 10:33-11:1 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, - 1 Corinthians 14:1 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. - 1 Peter 2:21 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. - Romans 15:5-6 For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. - 1 Corinthians 10:33-11:1 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, - 1 Corinthians 14:1 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. - 1 Peter 2:21

“Christian faith is an imitative faith.” Keith R. Anderson & Randy D. Reese Spiritual Mentoring

A Missional Church MUST Build Redemptive Relationships Redemptive Relationships Redemptive Relationships

A Missional Church MUST Build Redemptive Relationships Redemptive Relationships Redemptive Relationships = = personal, deepening, supportive, faith-building connections with others

There is a longing for spiritual navigation that broods in every Christian. We want to know the routes through the perilous courses of life. We want to know how we will reach our journey’s end. We want a map or chart to guide us on the way. There is a yearning, however, that isn’t satisfied by the normal fare of personal study, prayer and worship. It is a desire for more, a “more” that is impossible to define or explicate; it is a longing to know the richness of “the deeper life” or “ mature faith” or “ spiritual power.”

There are times we may simply try to increase our devotional disciplines to satisfy our longing by reading more and doing more but discover that he longing remains unsatisfied. At other times we turn to the latest technologies, books, tapes or conferences hoping to satisfy the longing for more, but to no avail. We come to realization that we need help, that we are not meant to make this journey solo. We learn to listen to the voices of mentors, not as absolute experts with the final authoritative word but more as the shrewd and discerning expressions of those who have traveled this way before. Keith R. Anderson & Randy D. Reese Spiritual Mentoring pg17-18

I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you, as my dear children. Even though you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. Therefore I urge you to imitate me. - 1 Corinthians 4:14-16 Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. - 1 Corinthians 11:1 Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. - Philippians 3:17 I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you, as my dear children. Even though you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. Therefore I urge you to imitate me. - 1 Corinthians 4:14-16 Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. - 1 Corinthians 11:1 Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. - Philippians 3:17

You know how we lived among you for your sake. You became imitators of us and of the Lord; - 1 Thessalonians 1:5-6 For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with you, nor did we eat anyone's food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you. We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to make ourselves a model for you to follow. - 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9 You know how we lived among you for your sake. You became imitators of us and of the Lord; - 1 Thessalonians 1:5-6 For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with you, nor did we eat anyone's food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you. We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to make ourselves a model for you to follow. - 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9

Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. - Hebrews 13:7-8 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers-not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. - 1 Peter 5:1-3 Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. - Hebrews 13:7-8 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers-not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. - 1 Peter 5:1-3

Relationships of Jesus Relationships of Jesus Matthew 14:21 The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children. Matthew 14:21 The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Crowds of Thousands Relationships of Jesus Relationships of Jesus Matthew 14:21 The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children. Matthew 14:21 The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Crowds of Thousands Relationships of Jesus Relationships of Jesus Luke 10:1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. Luke 10:1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go.

Crowds of Thousands Relationships of Jesus Relationships of Jesus Teams of 72 Mark 6:7 Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits. Mark 6:7 Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits.

Crowds of Thousands Relationships of Jesus Relationships of Jesus Teams of 72 The 12 Mark 5:37 He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James and John the brother of James Mark 5:37 He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James and John the brother of James

Crowds of Thousands Relationships of Jesus Relationships of Jesus Teams of 72 The 12 Mark 9:2 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. Mark 9:2 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone.

Crowds of Thousands Relationships of Jesus Relationships of Jesus Teams of 72 The 12 Mark 14:32-33 They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, "Sit here while I pray." He took Peter, James and John along with him, Mark 14:32-33 They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, "Sit here while I pray." He took Peter, James and John along with him,

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Crowds of Thousands Relationships of Jesus Relationships of Jesus Teams of 72 The 12 John 21:20-21 Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper …) When Peter saw him, he asked, "Lord, what about him?" John 21:20-21 Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper …) When Peter saw him, he asked, "Lord, what about him?" The 3

Crowds of Thousands Relationships of Jesus Relationships of Jesus Teams of 72 The 12 John 21:20-21 Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper …) When Peter saw him, he asked, "Lord, what about him?" John 21:20-21 Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper …) When Peter saw him, he asked, "Lord, what about him?" The 3 The 1

Relationships of Paul Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia. Romans 16:5 Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my dear friend Stachys. Romans 16:9 Greet my dear friend Persis, another woman who has worked very hard in the Lord. Romans 16:12 Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia. Romans 16:5 Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my dear friend Stachys. Romans 16:9 Greet my dear friend Persis, another woman who has worked very hard in the Lord. Romans 16:12

Relationships of Paul Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings. Colossians 4:14 To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker, Philemon 1:1 Do your best to come to me quickly, for Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry. 2 Timothy 4:9-11 Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings. Colossians 4:14 To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker, Philemon 1:1 Do your best to come to me quickly, for Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry. 2 Timothy 4:9-11

Relationships of Paul When he had said this, he knelt down with all of them and prayed. They all wept as they embraced him and kissed him. What grieved them most was his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship. Acts 20:36-38

Relationships of Paul Barnabas When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus. - Acts 9:26-27 Barnabas When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus. - Acts 9: Levels of Relationships

Relationships of Paul Barnabas Aquila & Pricilla After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla…. Paul went to see them, and because he was a tentmaker as they were, he stayed and worked with them. Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks. Acts 18:1-4 Barnabas Aquila & Pricilla After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla…. Paul went to see them, and because he was a tentmaker as they were, he stayed and worked with them. Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks. Acts 18:1-4 3 Levels of Relationships

Relationships of Paul Barnabas Aquila & Pricilla Timothy Therefore I urge you to imitate me. For this reason I am sending to you Timothy, my son whom I love, who is faithful in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, 1 Corinthians 4:16-17 Barnabas Aquila & Pricilla Timothy Therefore I urge you to imitate me. For this reason I am sending to you Timothy, my son whom I love, who is faithful in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, 1 Corinthians 4: Levels of Relationships

Relationships of Paul Barnabas Aquila & Pricilla Timothy Barnabas Aquila & Pricilla Timothy 3 Levels of Relationships

Relationships of Paul Barnabas- Mentor Aquila & Pricilla Timothy Barnabas- Mentor Aquila & Pricilla Timothy 3 Levels of Relationships

Relationships of Paul Barnabas- Mentor Aquila & Pricilla - Peer Timothy Barnabas- Mentor Aquila & Pricilla - Peer Timothy 3 Levels of Relationships

Relationships of Paul Barnabas- Mentor Aquila & Pricilla - Peer Timothy - Student Barnabas- Mentor Aquila & Pricilla - Peer Timothy - Student 3 Levels of Relationships