© 2012 Emmanuel Gospel Center Living System Ministry The Redemptive Method A Way to Work that is Better Aligned with Living Systems
Redemption We receive redemption in a spiritual way When we humbly admit our sin and need of Christ, we can participate fully in life with Jesus We can also receive redemption in a practical way As we work in ministry, we need this same attitude of humility Embracing our poverty is the starting point of anything and everything that we do. © 2012 Emmanuel Gospel Center
The starting point Recognizing “I live in a fallen world” Admits our natural weaknesses Acknowledges our limited understanding of living systems Reminds us that we can be counterproductive © 2012 Emmanuel Gospel Center
How to respond When unintended negative returns happen, we’ll be better able to identify them and appropriately respond following the same process as with our spiritual redemption: Confession Repentance Forgiveness © 2012 Emmanuel Gospel Center
REDEMPTIVE METHOD I see a need. I make a plan. I do the plan. I get returns. I confess and repent of my unintended negative returns and wrong mental models that caused them. I find a substitute that makes the system work properly. I am part of a fallen world. I receive forgiveness.