2. Starting Line Class - DISCIPLESHIP Presented by - Pastor Kevin W. Johnson Pastor of Discipleship October 14, 2012Starting Line Class - DISCIPLESHIP Presented by - Pastor Kevin W. Johnson Pastor of Discipleship October 14, 2012 July 15, 2012 Pastor Kevin W. Johnson Pastor of DISCIPLESHIP

3. Starting Line Class – DISCIPLESHIP TO EDUCATE GODS PEOPLE!!Starting Line Class – DISCIPLESHIP TO EDUCATE GODS PEOPLE!! Pastor Kevin W. Johnson Pastor of DISCIPLESHIP

4. Pastor Kevin W. Johnson Pastor of DISCIPLESHIP Starting Line Class - DISCIPLESHIP Next Step System:

5. Pastor Kevin W. Johnson Pastor of DISCIPLESHIP Starting Line Class - DISCIPLESHIP Youth Family ChildrenNeighbors CommunityMinistries Spouse Workplace ChurchUnbelievers YOU

6. Pastor Kevin W. Johnson Pastor of DISCIPLESHIP Starting Line Class – DISCIPLESHIP So, naturally, we proclaim Christ! We warn everyone we meet, and we teach everyone we can, all that we know about Him, so that, if possible, we may bring every man up to his full maturity in Christ. – J.B. Phillips So, naturally, we proclaim Christ! We warn everyone we meet, and we teach everyone we can, all that we know about Him, so that, if possible, we may bring every man up to his full maturity in Christ. – J.B. Phillips We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. – Colossians 1:28 We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. – Colossians 1:28 (*taken directly from the church mission statement)

7. Pastor Kevin W. Johnson Pastor of DISCIPLESHIP Starting Line Class - DISCIPLESHIP Understanding the process of DISCIPLE- SHIP Start: Salvation The process (spiritual maturity) Direction of Growth (growing) Destination: Like Jesus (The Process)

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9. Pastor Kevin W. Johnson Pastor of DISCIPLESHIP Starting Line Class - DISCIPLESHIP What is Discipleship? What is Discipleship? …the process of ________ toward _________ ___________. What is Spiritual Maturity? What is Spiritual Maturity? …becoming like our ______ ________ _________.

10. Pastor Kevin W. Johnson Pastor of DISCIPLESHIP Starting Line Class - DISCIPLESHIP The Discipleship Purpose Role Scripture: Ephesians 4:15 Vision: That every Christian grows to become like Christ and that they in turn help others to grow spiritually. Mission: To provide opportunities through Biblical teaching, learning, training, and mentoring for persons to grow to become like Christ.

11. Pastor Kevin W. Johnson Pastor of DISCIPLESHIP Starting Line Class - DISCIPLESHIP The Discipleship Purpose team Christian Guidance Christian Guidance Good 4 U Health & Wellness Good 4 U Health & Wellness Prayer (early morning, noon & *24-hour vigil) Prayer (early morning, noon & *24-hour vigil) Prison (men & womens) Prison (men & womens) *Super Sunday Encounters *Super Sunday Encounters *WIN Institute *WIN Institute WIN Institute Inside (MCIW, Jessup, MD) WIN Institute Inside (MCIW, Jessup, MD) Winning Writers Winning Writers *MAJOR EVENT

12. Pastor Kevin W. Johnson Pastor of DISCIPLESHIP Starting Line Class - DISCIPLESHIP Christian Guidance Licensed counselors offer Christian guidance and counseling to those in need and/or crisis - For I am the Lord, I change not… (Malachi 3:6). Licensed counselors offer Christian guidance and counseling to those in need and/or crisis - For I am the Lord, I change not… (Malachi 3:6). Good 4 U Health & Wellness Offers workshops, seminars and movies that help us to understand the importance of proper nutrition, exercise, and well-being – And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed…and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat (food) (Genesis 1:29). Offers workshops, seminars and movies that help us to understand the importance of proper nutrition, exercise, and well-being – And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed…and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat (food) (Genesis 1:29).

13. Pastor Kevin W. Johnson Pastor of DISCIPLESHIP Starting Line Class - DISCIPLESHIP Prayer (Early morning, noon & 24-hour vigil) Corporate and individual prayer daily at 6:30am and Wednesdays at 12noon. 24-hour prayer vigil twice per year - Pray without ceasing (1Thessalonians 5:17). Corporate and individual prayer daily at 6:30am and Wednesdays at 12noon. 24-hour prayer vigil twice per year - Pray without ceasing (1Thessalonians 5:17). Prison (men and women) Outreach to the incarcerated within the Howard County (MD) prison population through one-on-one mentoring, prayer, and support - And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free (John 8:32). Outreach to the incarcerated within the Howard County (MD) prison population through one-on-one mentoring, prayer, and support - And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free (John 8:32).

14. Pastor Kevin W. Johnson Pastor of DISCIPLESHIP Starting Line Class - DISCIPLESHIP Super Sunday Encounters Quarterly workshops designed to teach/refresh all members about our next step system - In all thy way acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths (Proverbs 3:6). Quarterly workshops designed to teach/refresh all members about our next step system - In all thy way acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths (Proverbs 3:6).

15. Pastor Kevin W. Johnson Pastor of DISCIPLESHIP Starting Line Class - DISCIPLESHIP WIN Institute 64 Christian education courses, offered year around, that are designed to teach the Word of God and help us to win in life- Study to shew thyself approved unto God…rightly dividing the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15). 64 Christian education courses, offered year around, that are designed to teach the Word of God and help us to win in life- Study to shew thyself approved unto God…rightly dividing the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15).

16. Pastor Kevin W. Johnson Pastor of DISCIPLESHIP Starting Line Class - DISCIPLESHIP WIN Institute Inside Providing necessary support to our new Bible College at MCIW, Jessup, MD, including instruction, preaching, supplies, books, materials, and prayers - Go ye therefore, and teach all nations…Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you… (Matthew 28:19-20). Providing necessary support to our new Bible College at MCIW, Jessup, MD, including instruction, preaching, supplies, books, materials, and prayers - Go ye therefore, and teach all nations…Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you… (Matthew 28:19-20).

17. Pastor Kevin W. Johnson Pastor of DISCIPLESHIP Starting Line Class - DISCIPLESHIP Winning Writers For aspiring and seasoned writers/authors to learn about the book industry and ministering to others through the written word - …write the vision and make it plain…(Habakkuk 2:2). For aspiring and seasoned writers/authors to learn about the book industry and ministering to others through the written word - …write the vision and make it plain…(Habakkuk 2:2).

18. Pastor Kevin W. Johnson Pastor of DISCIPLESHIP Starting Line Class: DISCIPLESHIP The Skills of Natural Born Leaders: Source: The 108 Skills of Natural Born Leaders by Warren Blank CategorySkill Sets Functional Skills Expand self-awareness. Build rapport. Clarify expectations. Leadership Direction Skills Map the territory to identify the lead. Chart a course of leadership action. Develop others as leaders. Leadership Influence Skills Build the base to gain commitment. Influence others to willingly follow. Create a motivating environment.

19. Questions? Pastor Kevin W. Johnson Pastor of DISCIPLESHIP

20. Pastor Kevin W. Johnson Pastor of DISCIPLESHIP Starting Line Class - DISCIPLESHIP CELEBRATION CHURCH @ Columbia kjohnson@wininlife.com 410-997-2088 (410) 340-8633 (cell)