Dr. David Platt Chapter 44: THE CHURCH FOR THE
Dr. David Platt Chapter 44: THE CHURCH FOR THE NATIONS Acts The New Testament Church…
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Making _______________. Multiplying _______________. Mobilizing _______________. Magnifying _______________. Making Disciples…
l The foundation… m We are a faith _______________. m We have been entrusted with a great __________________________. n Make disciples of all nations. n Make disciples of succeeding __________________________. l The question… m How can we most effectively make disciples among the next generation? n Empower _______________… l Strengthen and support _______________ and _______________. l Equip them to make disciples… m ________ their homes. m _______________ their homes. n Establish a _______________… l That maximizes other _______________ in the church. l That intentionally ____________ children and students in the church. l The position… m ___________________________ Disciple-Making Pastor Multiplying Leaders…
l The responsibilities of elders in Scripture… m _______________ under the authority of Christ. n Elders belong to the church. n The church belongs to Christ. m _______________ for the body of Christ. n Nurture the flock. n Protect the flock. m _______________ the Word of Christ. n Know the Word extensively. n Communicate the Word effectively. m _______________ the character of Christ. n In his personal life. n In his family life. l The need for more elders in our faith family… m Elders who are __________________________ this church. m Elders who are __________________________ this church. n In our context. n In other contexts. l Under-reached contexts in North America. l Unreached contexts in the nations. l A proposal for more elders in our faith family…
Mobilizing Churches… l The situation… m Others are listening. m We are _______________. l The challenges… m Stay _______________ on how we can most effectively make disciples of all nations. m Steward influence God entrusts to us to mobilize others to make disciples of all nations. l The solution… m Disciple-Making International m A _______________ ministry designed to awaken a passion for the glory of God in all nations by encouraging and equipping Christians and churches to accomplish the Great Commission. n Providing resources here and around the world. n Mobilizing Christians and church leaders here and around the world. Magnifying God… God, give us the _______________, and do it in such a way that only You get the ____________.
Dr. David Platt Chapter 44: THE CHURCH FOR THE NATIONS Acts The New Testament Church…
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Making disciples. Multiplying leaders. Mobilizing churches. Magnifying God. Making Disciples…
l The foundation… m We are a faith family. m We have been entrusted with a great commission. n Make disciples of all nations. n Make disciples of succeeding generations. l The question… m How can we most effectively make disciples among the next generation? n Empower parents… l Strengthen and support marriages and families. l Equip them to make disciples… m In their homes. m Through their homes. n Establish a process… l That maximizes other members in the church. l That intentionally trains children and students in the church. l The position… m Next Generation Disciple-Making Pastor Multiplying Leaders…
l The responsibilities of elders in Scripture… m Lead under the authority of Christ. n Elders belong to the church. n The church belongs to Christ. m Care for the body of Christ. n Nurture the flock. n Protect the flock. m Teach the Word of Christ. n Know the Word extensively. n Communicate the Word effectively. m Model the character of Christ. n In his personal life. n In his family life. l The need for more elders in our faith family… m Elders who are shepherding this church. m Elders who are multiplying this church. n In our context. n In other contexts. l Under-reached contexts in North America. l Unreached contexts in the nations. l A proposal for more elders in our faith family…
Mobilizing Churches… l The situation… m Others are listening. m We are learning. l The challenges… m Stay focused on how we can most effectively make disciples of all nations. m Steward influence God entrusts to us to mobilize others to make disciples of all nations. l The solution… m Disciple-Making International m A resource ministry designed to awaken a passion for the glory of God in all nations by encouraging and equipping Christians and churches to accomplish the Great Commission. n Providing resources here and around the world. n Mobilizing Christians and church leaders here and around the world. Magnifying God… God, give us the nations, and do it in such a way that only You get the glory.
THE GOD WE PRAISE - Worship Ministry’s latest CD project is available for purchase today at Connection Central and online at thegodwepraise.com
LOCAL NEWS... Thanksgiving Week – There will be no on campus Small Groups, Student Ministry activities, or Children’s Ministry activities on Wednesday, November 24. Happy Thanksgiving! Apartment Life – Let Birmingham be your mission field to help reach the under-reached and receive reduced rent in a 2 bedroom apartment. For more information, go to brookhills.org/adults. Tutoring – Tutor children in East Lake/Gate City, contact Betsy Parker at [email protected] for elementary age, and Josh Caldwell at [email protected] for middle school. Deaf Interpreter – If you know sign language, Children’s Ministry could use your skills on Sunday’s at 9am. For further details, contact Jordan Anderson at [email protected] or at 313.7805. Jackets, Winter Hats & Gloves – We are collecting winter items for Gate City residents through December 5. Drop off location is in the lobby outside room 130 and labeled “Divine Faith Drop Off”. Contact Andrew Whitehead at [email protected] if you have any questions.
GLOBAL NEWS... SIGN UP NOW FOR 2011 SHORT-TERM TRIPS Short-term trips for 2011 have been released and we are ready for you to sign-up to GO. We are glorifying God by making disciples of all nations. One of our goals in Global Disciple-Making is to go and serve our partners on the field through short-term trips led by you. There are many wonderful opportunities to serve in different contexts around the world. Be sure to sign-up now. Please visit us at the Global Kiosk in the lobby or check out trip details at www.brookhills.org/go. Pray for the Nations: This week we are praying for Brook Hills teams in India. Our weekly prayer focus will be for the people of Uzbekistan. Locally we are praying for Shades Mountain Baptist, Danny Wood, Pastor.
PRIORITY SERVING NEED: Adult Small Group Leaders are needed to lead a weekly gathering of adults to share the good news of Jesus Christ, model His life and character, study His Word together and serve the community and the world. An interview is required. This is a Deacon position. Serving days vary. For more information contact Jennifer Bearden at 313.7790 or [email protected]. IMPACT New Members’ Workshop – begins Sunday, January 9. Register at brookhills.org/impact. For a current Stewardship Report, go to brookhills.org/giving.
l l l l
Making _______________. Multiplying _______________. Mobilizing _______________. Magnifying _______________. Making Disciples…
l The foundation… m We are a faith _______________. m We have been entrusted with a great __________________________. n Make disciples of all nations. n Make disciples of succeeding __________________________. l The question… m How can we most effectively make disciples among the next generation? n Empower _______________… l Strengthen and support _______________ and _______________. l Equip them to make disciples… m ________ their homes. m _______________ their homes. n Establish a _______________… l That maximizes other _______________ in the church. l That intentionally ____________ children and students in the church. l The position… m ___________________________ Disciple-Making Pastor Multiplying Leaders…
l The responsibilities of elders in Scripture… m _______________ under the authority of Christ. n Elders belong to the church. n The church belongs to Christ. m _______________ for the body of Christ. n Nurture the flock. n Protect the flock. m _______________ the Word of Christ. n Know the Word extensively. n Communicate the Word effectively. m _______________ the character of Christ. n In his personal life. n In his family life. l The need for more elders in our faith family… m Elders who are __________________________ this church. m Elders who are __________________________ this church. n In our context. n In other contexts. l Under-reached contexts in North America. l Unreached contexts in the nations. l A proposal for more elders in our faith family…
Mobilizing Churches… l The situation… m Others are listening. m We are _______________. l The challenges… m Stay _______________ on how we can most effectively make disciples of all nations. m Steward influence God entrusts to us to mobilize others to make disciples of all nations. l The solution… m Disciple-Making International m A _______________ ministry designed to awaken a passion for the glory of God in all nations by encouraging and equipping Christians and churches to accomplish the Great Commission. n Providing resources here and around the world. n Mobilizing Christians and church leaders here and around the world. Magnifying God… God, give us the _______________, and do it in such a way that only You get the ____________.
Dr. David Platt Chapter 44: THE CHURCH FOR THE NATIONS Acts The New Testament Church…
l l l l
Making disciples. Multiplying leaders. Mobilizing churches. Magnifying God. Making Disciples…
l The foundation… m We are a faith family. m We have been entrusted with a great commission. n Make disciples of all nations. n Make disciples of succeeding generations. l The question… m How can we most effectively make disciples among the next generation? n Empower parents… l Strengthen and support marriages and families. l Equip them to make disciples… m In their homes. m Through their homes. n Establish a process… l That maximizes other members in the church. l That intentionally trains children and students in the church. l The position… m Next Generation Disciple-Making Pastor Multiplying Leaders…
l The responsibilities of elders in Scripture… m Lead under the authority of Christ. n Elders belong to the church. n The church belongs to Christ. m Care for the body of Christ. n Nurture the flock. n Protect the flock. m Teach the Word of Christ. n Know the Word extensively. n Communicate the Word effectively. m Model the character of Christ. n In his personal life. n In his family life. l The need for more elders in our faith family… m Elders who are shepherding this church. m Elders who are multiplying this church. n In our context. n In other contexts. l Under-reached contexts in North America. l Unreached contexts in the nations. l A proposal for more elders in our faith family…
Mobilizing Churches… l The situation… m Others are listening. m We are learning. l The challenges… m Stay focused on how we can most effectively make disciples of all nations. m Steward influence God entrusts to us to mobilize others to make disciples of all nations. l The solution… m Disciple-Making International m A resource ministry designed to awaken a passion for the glory of God in all nations by encouraging and equipping Christians and churches to accomplish the Great Commission. n Providing resources here and around the world. n Mobilizing Christians and church leaders here and around the world. Magnifying God… God, give us the nations, and do it in such a way that only You get the glory.
THE GOD WE PRAISE - Worship Ministry’s latest CD project is available for purchase today at Connection Central and online at thegodwepraise.com
LOCAL NEWS... Thanksgiving Week – There will be no on campus Small Groups, Student Ministry activities, or Children’s Ministry activities on Wednesday, November 24. Happy Thanksgiving! Apartment Life – Let Birmingham be your mission field to help reach the under-reached and receive reduced rent in a 2 bedroom apartment. For more information, go to brookhills.org/adults. Tutoring – Tutor children in East Lake/Gate City, contact Betsy Parker at [email protected] for elementary age, and Josh Caldwell at [email protected] for middle school. Deaf Interpreter – If you know sign language, Children’s Ministry could use your skills on Sunday’s at 9am. For further details, contact Jordan Anderson at [email protected] or at 313.7805. Jackets, Winter Hats & Gloves – We are collecting winter items for Gate City residents through December 5. Drop off location is in the lobby outside room 130 and labeled “Divine Faith Drop Off”. Contact Andrew Whitehead at [email protected] if you have any questions.
GLOBAL NEWS... SIGN UP NOW FOR 2011 SHORT-TERM TRIPS Short-term trips for 2011 have been released and we are ready for you to sign-up to GO. We are glorifying God by making disciples of all nations. One of our goals in Global Disciple-Making is to go and serve our partners on the field through short-term trips led by you. There are many wonderful opportunities to serve in different contexts around the world. Be sure to sign-up now. Please visit us at the Global Kiosk in the lobby or check out trip details at www.brookhills.org/go. Pray for the Nations: This week we are praying for Brook Hills teams in India. Our weekly prayer focus will be for the people of Uzbekistan. Locally we are praying for Shades Mountain Baptist, Danny Wood, Pastor.
PRIORITY SERVING NEED: Adult Small Group Leaders are needed to lead a weekly gathering of adults to share the good news of Jesus Christ, model His life and character, study His Word together and serve the community and the world. An interview is required. This is a Deacon position. Serving days vary. For more information contact Jennifer Bearden at 313.7790 or [email protected]. IMPACT New Members’ Workshop – begins Sunday, January 9. Register at brookhills.org/impact. For a current Stewardship Report, go to brookhills.org/giving.
