1. City Transformation A. Revival - The changing of individuals so they are brought under the lordship of Jesus Christ through repentance and faith in Jesus. B. Reformation - The changing of society where godly principles and structures are introduced into the institutions of family, education, church, government and business. A movement is when God moves in and through his people in a Supernatural way to impact a nation. 2. Kingdom Movement We work together with the His People family; the Every Nation family; other churches and other organisations. We want to raise up a generation of disciplemakers – followers of Jesus who make Disciples 3. Young Disciplemakers Our disciple growth process: Seeker ---- Believer --- Worker --- Shepherd Transforming our City and beyond by igniting a Kingdom Movement of Young Disciplemakers
Vision Evangelise Establish Equip Expand igniting a kingdom movement Target: Seekers Outcome: Youth who REPENT and believe in Jesus. Milestones: Cultivate relationship Gospel presentations Salvation responses Measures: No of relationships No of conversations No of conversions Ministries: igniteRELATE igniteFRIDAY Target: Believers Outcome: Youth who REVEAL the character of Jesus. Milestones: Complete Foundations Attend igniteSUNDAY Attend Victory Weekend Measures: No in igniteFOUNDATIONS No at igniteCONNECT No at igniteSUNDAY No at Victory Weekend Ministries: igniteFOUNDATIONS igniteCONNECT igniteSUNDAY igniteVICTORY Target: Workers Outcome: Youth who REFLECT the priorities of Jesus. Milestones: Identifying gifts Serving the city Serving at events Measures: No in gifts workshop No in igniteSERVE No in a portfolio Ministries: igniteGIFTS igniteSERVE ignitePORTFOLIO Target: Shepherds Outcome: Youth who REPRODUCE the life of Jesus. Milestones: Attend igniteSHEPHERD Training for Leadership Personal Disciplemaking Measures: No at igniteSHEPHERD No of teens sent out Ministries: igniteSHEPHERD igniteSEND igniting a kingdom movement New Convert Follow Up - Foundations Spiritual Gifts Workshop Ministry Portfolios Ministry Internships Vision Transforming our city and beyond by igniting a kingdom movement of young disciplemakers
Steps in our Disciplemaking Process igniteRELATE igniteFRIDAY igniteFOUNDATIONS igniteCONNECT igniteSUNDAY igniteVICTORY igniteGIFTS igniteSERVE ignitePORTFOLIO igniteSHEPHERD igniteSEND
Evangelise Establish Equip Expand The Win at Each Level igniting a Seekers Believers Workers Shepherds Lost youth are connected to believers, have heard the gospel and had the opportunity to embrace Jesus as Saviour and Lord. Young believers are grounded in their faith, participate in activities that lead to spiritual growth and reflect the character of Jesus. Growing believers are serving as workers among other believers and sharing Jesus with lost people. Maturing believers are serving as shepherds both formally and informally among their peers. igniting a kingdom movement Transforming our city and beyond by igniting a kingdom movement of young disciplemakers
Description of a Disciple at Each Commitment Level Seekers Believers Workers Shepherds 1. Seekers have built a significant relationship with a believer. 2. Seekers have heard the gospel story and had a chance to embrace Christ's salvation. 3. Seekers have been counseled for salvation and have assurance of salvation. 1. New believers have completed the new convert follow up course. 2. Growing believers are participating in weekly growth ministries. 3. Maturing believers are increasingly revealing the character of Jesus in their attitudes and actions. 1. Workers are discovering and using their spiritual gifts. 2. Workers are participating in service among their peers and in the community. 3. Workers are reflecting the priorities for life and ministry seen in Jesus. 1. Youth have learnt the value of serving their peers. 2. Youth are serving as shepherds within the youth ministry. 3. Youth are taking the initiative to make disciples in their sphere of influence. igniting a kingdom movement Transforming our city and beyond by igniting a kingdom movement of young disciplemakers
Evangelise Establish Equip Expand Steps for Discipleship – The Focus of Each Step Evangelise Establish Equip Expand 1. igniteRELATE Intentional one to one interactions that leads to trust and understanding. 2. igniteFRIDAY A weekly fun event to lead youth into a relationship with Jesus. 1. igniteFOUNDATIONS A mentoring process to start new believers in their relationship with Jesus. 2. igniteCONNECT A regular small group of youth meeting to experience belonging, accountability, teaching and equipping. 3. igniteSUNDAY A weekly worship event to grow youth in their relationship with God and others. 4. igniteVICTORY A weekend event where youth are introduced to the process of personal victory and freedom in Christ. 1. igniteGIFTS An equipping event to help youth discover and use their spiritual gifts. 2. igniteSERVE A monthly event where youth are given an opportunity to serve the surrounding area. 3. ignitePORTFOLIO Ongoing opportunities to serve at ignite events. 1. igniteSHEPHERD A monthly meeting youth are equipped for shepherding. 2. igniteSEND Releasing and resourcing shepherds for ministry in their sphere of influence. igniting a kingdom movement Transforming our city and beyond by igniting a kingdom movement of young disciplemakers
Evangelise Establish Equip Expand Steps for Discipleship – Timing and Delivery Evangelise Establish Equip Expand 1. igniteRELATE One on one connections throughout the church and youth ministry, connections at schools, youth to youth relationships. 2. igniteFRIDAY Friday night from 7:00 to 9:30pm. 1. igniteFOUNDATIONS One on one mentoring meetings with new converts for six weeks. 2. igniteCONNECT During the second service on Sunday mornings. 3. igniteSUNDAY Sunday mornings during the first service – 8:30 to 10am. 4. igniteVICTORY Friday and Saturday during the term. 1. igniteGIFTS Periodic events to be organised during the year. 2. igniteSERVE Monthly Saturday morning events from 9-12. 3. ignitePORTFOLIO 16 ministry portfolios that youth can serve in at ignite. 1. igniteSHEPHERD Monthly events during the second service on Sunday mornings. 2. igniteSEND Recognition and releasing of youth during igniteSUNDAY events. igniting a kingdom movement Staff Time: * Tuesday 1pm to 3pm * Friday 9am to 11am Transforming our city and beyond by igniting a kingdom movement of young disciplemakers