Summary of Weeks 1 and 2:
Class Reminder:
Making the Gospel Known & Encouraging the People of God by Word & Example
December 7 Reminder:
"Ministry success is a testament to who God is and what He is willing to do through us by grace." Paul Tripp
“Disciples are made by the PERSEVERING PROCLAMATION of the Word of God by the PEOPLE of God in PRAYERFUL dependence on the Spirit of God.”’ The Trellis and the Vine
This class is NOT
only for those who want to be a pastor or missionary
an automatic seal of ministry approval from TBC
an in-depth training for a specific ministry
This class is not merely about educating disciples at Trinity Baptist Church.
It is more about equipping church members to disciple others.
Who should take this class?
Those who want to pray more for ministry and missions
Those who want to learn more about ministry and missions
Those who want to learn more about ministries, especially at TBC, and to pray for these ministries.
Servants of Christ from The Cross and Christian Ministry
1 Corinthians 4:1 - 7. Christian Leadership means being entrusted with the "mysteries" of God.
"Christian leaders must prove faithful to the One who has assigned them their fundamental task" (4:1-4).
"Those who follow Christian leaders must recognize that leaders are called to please the Lord Christ - and therefore they must refrain from standing in judgment over them" (4:5-7).
1 Corinthians 4:8 - 13. Christian Leadership means living life in light of the cross.
"We follow a crucified Messiah."
"In measure, ALL Christians are called to this vision of life and discipleship."
1 Corinthians 4:14 - 21. Christian Leadership means encouraging - and if necessary, enforcing - the Way of the Cross among the people of God.
Encouraging believers by teaching the gospel and how it works out in life. (4:14 - 17)
Warning the believers (4:18-21).
During Week 2, the class emphasis was on Every Member Ministry.
The class looked at Ephesians 4:1-16 and "Why are Friendships So Important?" by Timothy Lane.
