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Gospel Based DiscipleshipGospel Based Discipleship
Presented by:The Episcopal Church Center
Developed and Distributed byNative Ministries and Gospel Based Discipleship
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Gospel Based Discipleship
is not a program.
is not Bible Study.
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Gospel Based Discipleship
is an encounter with the Gospel.
is designed to engage people with the Gospel*
*either the Gospel appointed for the day or the Sunday proper.
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Gospel Based Discipleship
does depend on participants being willing to share responses to these three questions:
What words or ideas did you hear? What is Jesus (the Gospel) saying to you? What is Jesus (the Gospel) calling you to do?
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Call to missionGroups that use GBD regularly should expect to begin to see their call to mission differently.
Expectations and OutcomesExpectations and Outcomes
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Benefit the Community
Some congregations use GBD as a way to focus on what God is calling them to do in their community.
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Spiritual friendshipAs people become familiar with the process and each other, spiritual journeys are shared and people know one another in a new way, not based merely on similar likes or dislikes, but as disciples on a journey together.
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Encounter the Gospel The entire faith community encounters the Gospel as
peers, whether ordained or non-ordained. This Gospel encounter leads to a vision of the
community gathered around the Scripture. The Sunday sermon is the place where critical
commentary and teaching can be applied to the Gospel.
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GBD can be used: by a regular study group to begin a meeting as a form of worship as a personal devotion
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In GBD:
there are no right or wrong answers.
the engagement is with the Gospel in the center and not with a leader or the search for correct answers.
experienced leaders are not required.
leadership should rotate.
we seek the truth by hearing what the Gospel says to us individually and corporately.
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In GBD: Statements like: “that's not what we believe”; or “you're
wrong about that” are not helpful. Statements that elicit response such as “Could you
say more about that”; or “I've never thought of that before” keep the discussion going.
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The Questions: What words or phrases did you hear?
What is Jesus (the Gospel) saying to you?
What is Jesus (the Gospel) calling you to do?
are designed to elicit personal reflection, sharing and discussion.
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Place the authority for the interpretation of the Gospel in the context of the people gathered around the Gospel.
Are the core principal of Gospel Based Discipleship.
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Are rooted in: African Bible Study Base Ecclesial Community movements.
The Questions:
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Consistent practice of GBD will lead to new insights and revelations.
The ultimate goal is a changed understanding of your baptismal covenant as a “living disciple”.
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The following slides contain description of resources available for your use in Gospel Based Discipleship.
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GospelTwo or three translationsThe Message
by Eugene Peterson(NAV Press)
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Disciple’s Prayer BookPatterned after Daily Office
Format for various times of dayFor Liturgical Use
Colored tabs to indicate season Psalms for liturgical season
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Disciple’s Prayer BookSpecial Services
A Blessing Service A Vigil Service A Youth Gathering Service
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Gathering Prayer CardFor Small Groups and Individual useContains:
Gathering Prayer Guiding Principles Rule of Life Apostle’s Creed
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To Order Resources Write to the office
Gospel Based Discipleship
Episcopal Church Center
815 Second Avenue
New York, NY 10017Gospelbaseddiscipleship@episcopalchurch.org
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Download from websitewww.episcopalchurch.org/congr/Native/Default.htm
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The following few slides are available for you to customize or delete for your local presentation on Gospel Based Discipleship.
Be sure to use brief bullets and discuss details verbally.
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We invite you to review and describe what is currently in the center of your church life as well as personal lives.
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List any relevant historical information. Discuss any assumptions you may have.
Gospel Based DiscipleshipGospel Based DiscipleshipHow did we get here?How did we get here?
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State the alternative strategies List the advantages & disadvantages of each State the cost of each option
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Recommend one or more of the strategies Summarize the results if things go as proposed What to do next Identify Action Items
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