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Establish1Married!

Reproduction.

Resourcefulness...

establish reproducing churchesmobilize Gods peopleengage the unreachedmobilizeengageestablish reproducing churchesestablishdependence on Godgrowing in size and scopedesire and capacity to reproducediscipleshiptoward maturity in Christequippingclear finish lineslearningestablishThe cross is central to Gods purposesIt is the power of God for salvationPaul will only boast in the crossThe OT message flows into the cross, and the NT mission flows out from the crossThe Cross is Central7The Church is PrimaryThe church, as the bride of Christ, is Gods primary vessel of redemption in our worldThe NT assumes the local church to be the base of operations for believers

The Church is PrimaryOnly through the prophetic proclamation, redeeming presence and transforming work of the local church can lasting change come to a communityTo be effective, it needs to be indigenousWe are Gods ambassadorsGod has given us the ministry of reconciliationWe are a chosen, royal priesthood to declare His glory among the nationsWe join with His global activity of seeking and saving the lost, growing the found, sending the empoweredCase study Are we a church?

Definition of ChurchA local church is a fellowship of believers in Jesus Christ committed to gathering regularly for biblical purposes under a recognized spiritual leadership.

Global Church Planting: Biblical Principles and Best Practices for Multiplication by Craig Ott and Gene Wilson, p.7The church Spiritual NatureConceived by the Father (Eph. 1:3-6)Built by Christ (Matt. 16:18)Indwelt by the Holy Spirit (Eph. 2:19-22)

Global Church Planting: Biblical Principles and Best Practices for Multiplication by Craig Ott and Gene WilsonNature of the churchOneHolyUniversal (catholic)Apostolic

Nicene Creed (AD 381)

Marks of the churchRight doctrineFaithful administration of the sacramentsChurch disciplinePersonal faithPurpose of the churchActs 2:42, 47; 13TeachingFellowshipBread/baptismPrayerWorshipEvangelismSending of missionaries

Purpose Driven ChurchOutreachWorshipFellowshipDiscipleshipService

Metaphors for the churchPeople of GodBody of ChristFlock of GodBride of ChristTemple of GodRoyal priesthoodChurch PlantingChurch planting is that ministry which through evangelism and discipleship establishes reproducing kingdom communities of believers in Jesus Christ who are committed to fulfilling biblical purposes under local spiritual leaders. (Ott, Wilson p. 8)CP Strategy

NOT church in a box!

Local assessmentBegin with the end in mindTraditionalCellHouseTrack it! (6 Stages)