Equipping People For Ministry

CIMS 2140/2 MIP/KL

Graham Owen21/22 October 2011

Agenda 21st October 2011 8:00-8:30 Welcome and Introductions Course Overview 8:30-9:30 Discipling for Growth 9:30-10:00 Mentoring – Open Discussion

Agenda 22nd October 2011 10:00-11:30 Mentoring Nuts and Bolts 11:30-12:00 Approaches to the Assignments

How to Use Your Study GuideQuestions and AnswersEvaluation and Close

Welcome and

Introductions

Course OverviewThis course offers a comparison of historical and contemporary models of discipleship with emphasis on the pastoral role of mentoring and helping develop lay people for ministry

Course Summary Meaning, Motivation and

Multiplication of Discipleship Concept, Process and Laws of

Mentoring Discipleship in the Contemporary

Church Ministry in Giving

Course AimsTo motivate and train those in Christian ministry to: Critically examine their contribution to models

of discipleship in the local Church Sharpen their understanding of the pastoral role

of mentoring Develop their abilities to mentor/disciple others

effectively

Course OutcomesCourse participants will be able to: Demonstrate a deeper understanding of the

discipleship making process Appreciate the benefits of adopting the

discipleship model and making it work in the local Church

Apply the mentoring principles in developing others for ministry

Function as a disciple with greater motivations and passions

DisciplingFor

Growth

Pastor Approach

Pastor

Member Member Member Member Member …

It came about the next day that Moses sat to judge the people, and the people stood about Moses from the morning until the evening. Exodus 18:13 (NASB95)

Disciple Approach

Pastor/Senior Pastor

House Group Leader/Pastor

Disciple Disciple …

House Group Leader/Pastor

Disciple Disciple …

…

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Moses chose able men out of all Israel and made them heads over the people, leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens. They judged the people at all times; the difficult dispute they would bring to Moses, but every minor dispute they themselves would judge. Exodus 18:25-26 (NASB95)

Discipleship Jesus’ model for developing leaders

Other Biblical examples include Eli and Samuel Elijah and Elisha Paul and Timothy

Rabbinic Training Instruct

Supervise

Monitor

Release

Discipleship Outcomes

Knowledgeversus

Understanding

Theoryversus

Practice

MentoringOpenForum

SuccessfulMentoring

Mentoring Concept Mentoring is engaging in someone else’s life Mentoring Works…

Experience Synergy Transition

Mentoring Types Based on Roles and Responsibilities

Mentoring Areas Ministry, Career, Family, Spiritual, Finances Health, Fitness, Education, Integrity

Mentoring Process Using experience to help

Open doors Tutor Set goals Save time Reduce frustration Increase success Increase commitment

Laws of MentoringMentoringThe Most Obvious Yet Overlooked Key to Achieving More in Life Than You Ever Dreamed PossibleFloyd Wickman andTerry Sjodin

Available from:

www.amazon.co.uk

Laws of Mentoring Law of Positive Environment Law of Developing Character Law of Independence Law of Limited Responsibility Law of Shared Mistakes Law of Planned Objectives Law of Inspection Law of Tough Love

Laws of Mentoring Law of Small Successes Law of Direction Law of Risk Law of Mutual Protection Law of Communication Law of Continued Commitment Law of Life Transition Law of Enjoyment

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Studying

Study Guide Plan your study – Page 9 Monitor your progress – Page 10 Use in conjunction with your text book

Lessons (suggested approach) Objectives - read before starting Lesson Highlights

Read after the book Compare with your understanding DVD

Assignments Questions

Review after each lesson Write up three sets for your portfolio

Practical Applications As you study identify three (or more) that interest or

challenge you Write up three for your portfolio

Evaluations Lesson Practical application chosen

Helpful Insightful Thought provoking Life changing Useful for the future

Refer to again – why? Comments

Portfolio Cover page

Name Course title Date Tutor’s name

Contents page Three lesson discussions Three lesson applications Three lesson evaluations References or bibliography (if required)

The Exam

Having completed the course you will have all of the knowledge you need to pass the exam.

Exam Tips1. Relax – difficult but possible2. Go through the exam paper and:

Answer the questions you are sure aboutLeave the questions you are unsure about

3. Go through the exam paper again...Spend a little more time thinking about each

questionDo not allow yourself to become stuck on one

question4. When you have answered all of the questions

Check your answers

Recommended Reading

The Lost Art of LeadershipModelling Mentoring MultiplicationDr James B. Richards

Available from:

www.goodnewsleyton.co.uk020 8539 2906

www.amazon.co.uk

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