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RESTORING THE ANCIENT PATH August 21, 2016
WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? ➤
The best Children’s Ministries in the history of the church
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The best Student Ministries in the history of the church
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The next generation is leaving the church and not returning
RESTORING THE ANCIENT PATH OF DISCIPLESHIP ➤
Two sides of the same coin ➤
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 - Parent are designed to be the primary faith trainers
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Ephesians 4:11-13 - Pastors/Teachers/Church equips the saints for the work of ministry…
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The Church has a critical role to play in teaching God’s Word and equipping disciple-makers
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Parents and the community of believers work in partnership to equip the next generation of believers
A SIMPLE PATH FOR PARENTS ➤
Lead Faith Talks
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Capture God Moments
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Celebrate spiritual Milestones
A LEADER’S ROLE ➤
Common Purpose: Making Disciples
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Common Language: make it simple and clear
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Lead them to become disciples: Abiding followers of Jesus
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Come alongside them and equip as they walk the path with their kids
PRACTICAL STEPS - CHILDREN AND STUDENT MINISTRY ➤
Children and Student Ministries
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Get to know parents…initiate partnership
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Communicate…with parents and the children or student ministry team
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Tell stories…
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Focus on Core Competencies
PRACTICAL STEPS - ADULT MINISTRY ➤
Adult Ministry ➤
You are the secret weapon for spiritual formation at home
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Lead adults to Abide
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Challenge them to lead their homes (spouses, parents, grandparents)
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Practical Steps: ➤
Faith Talk Stories
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God Moments and prayer requests
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Talk about your own journey
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Encourage equipping events
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Focus on Core Competencies
A FINAL CRITICAL STEP ➤ Be
the first to Abide.
➤ Lead ➤ Tell
your home.
the story.
➤ Psalm
78:1-8
RESTORING THE ANCIENT PATH August 21, 2016