1. The Ministry that builds the Church…
12th November 2016
The Ministry that builds the Church…

2. The Big Picture:

3. Starting at the right place…
The basis of this model of discipleship:
Experience of different models, but most importantly…
Biblical Conviction!
The message of Ephesians...

4. The healthy, growing Body of Christ that’s built up in love!
Ephesians 4:1-16
4:16: The Goal
The healthy, growing Body of Christ that’s built up in love!

5. 4:12: Saints equipped for the work of ministry
Ephesians 4:1-16
4:12: Saints equipped for the work of ministry
4:16: The Result
The healthy, growing Body of Christ that’s built up in love!

6. 4:12: Saints equipped for the work of ministry
Ephesians 4:1-16
4:11: Christ’s Gifts
The Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Shepherds (Pastors) & Teachers
4:12: Saints equipped for the work of ministry
4:16: The Result
The healthy, growing Body of Christ that’s built up in love!

7. The Big Picture:

8. Discipleship in the Word:

9. The RML System St Helen’s Bishopsgate, London
Year 1: Mark
Year 2: Romans
Year 3: Bible Overview

10. The Big Picture:

11. The System’s engine: The Leaders’ Group
So what happens at a Leaders’ Group?
Before: Prepare 2 Statements:
The Main Point Statement
The Aim Statement

12. The System’s engine: The Leaders’ Group
So what happens at a Leaders’ Prep Group?
Before: Prepare 2 Statements:
The Main Point Statement
The Aim Statement
During:
Training leaders to think for themselves
vs. Didactic teaching

13. The System’s engine: The Leaders’ Group
So what happens at a Leaders’ Prep Group?
Before: Prepare 2 Statements:
The Main Point Statement
The Aim Statement
During:
Training leaders to think for themselves
vs. Didactic teaching
After:
1st week: Write study, send to Trainers for feedback
2nd Week: Improve study based on feedback

14. Use of External Material…

15. The effect of training…

16. Q&A

17. Potential Questions: Why the need for studies every week?
How about BSF & Precepts?

18. Example Small Group Schedule:
February:
Small Group Program:
1st Week
Bible Study: Romans 3:1-20
2nd Week
Bible Study: Romans 3:21-26
3rd Week
Bible Study: Romans 3:27-4:25
4th Week
321: Reflect on Romans 3 & 4 and Pray

19. Zion Bishan’s Plan:

20. The long term picture…

22. How this works at AG level: