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Understanding the KingdomThe Core Unit The Theology of the Kingdom (c) Kingdom 2011
What are the key functions of the church? ,[object Object]
  We need to win people to Christ
  We need to make disciples
  We need to serve others,[object Object]
How do we fulfil these key functions? Continued Perceivers equip us      …to test what we hear with the plumb line of truth and to be able to defend the truth  	...to understand God’s plan for our life - our mission, our purpose, our calling  Planters equip us to start and participate in new things …These are all types of ministries that      serve and minister to others
Christ gives us these equipping ministers! “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. “                                      Ephesians 4: 11-13
Problem Statements Most local churches do not have mature equippers in all of these 5 key areas Most local churches have a Pastor or Shepherd/Guide as their key equipper Many Pastors are frustrated.  They know the church can be so much more and do so much more...
Equippers are needed in all of the 5 Key areas to fully train us! If we are not fully equipped as individuals, the body will not do all God intends Few local churches have equippers in all 5 key areas However, at the City or Regional level there are almost always those who can equip believers in all 5 key areas
If we are united, we can fully function “From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.”  Ephesians 4: 16 We need to connect with those equippers in the 5 key areas, across cities and regions as needed, to fully equip the body to function. United, we can do so much more!!!
The 5 x 7 Model The model is titled “The 5 x 7 Model” for the simple reason that there are 5 columns and 7 rows.
A ‘Core Unit’ will have everything that it needs to function Is the local church the core unit? Few churches have ministers who can equip each member to 1. To Plant and Support new works (equipping apostle)      2. To defend Truth and stir people to hear from God his plan and mission for their life (equipping prophet)      3. To effectively share the Good News  (equipping evangelist)      4. To live and train others to live Godly lives (equipping pastor) 	5. To understand God’s word and teach others (equipping teacher) The local church does not typically have   all 5 equipping functions, therefore….
Is the local church...  …the ‘core unit’ of the body of Christ? A ‘Core Unit’ has everything it needs to function Few churches can fully equip each member to 	in all 5 key functions Few churches have all the functions they need to fully equip their members for service. Because the local church does not have all the 5  equipping functions, the local church  is not the core unit of the body of Christ
What is the ‘core unit’ of the body of Christ? A ‘Core Unit’ has everything it needs to function Across a City or Region, we can generally find those who are skilled in all 5 equipping We would submit to you that the City or Region is the core unit of the body of Christ.  What does this mean? It means the church needs to work collectively across regions to do the work of      advancing His Kingdom
The Church of the City/Region Is this Biblical or just a passing thought? There are many references to the church of cities Jesus, in the book of Revelation, addresses 7 churches.  Some of these churches represented many congregations across the city, yet Jesus addresses the city as one church. Could it be that God sees the church across a region as one church?  Could it be that He intends his body to      work together across regions      to accomplish his work?
What does it mean to function as one body? Most local churches are led by pastors     The body needs to these Shepherds! Too often Pastors are criticized for being Pastors and not being Planters, Evangelists, etc. Pastors can provide these other equipping functions by utilizing the skills of people in the City/Region who have complementary equipping gifts How do we do this?  We need to connect!
How do we connect, when our Communities are usually unconnected? “Everything rises and  falls on Leadership” - John Maxwell Connecting the body across Cities and Regions begins with Leaders Leaders of this great work of connecting the body must step forward!   They need to...
Leaders need to mobilize the Church in the City/Region connect for the purpose of... Corporate Prayer Committed Relationships that are built upon trust that emerges from fellowship and joint service Deliberate Actions     -  Finding and developing methods to utilize individuals in the 5 Equipping Functions     -  Joint acts of Service and Outreach
Leaders need to mobilize the believers in a region to a Shared Identity Common Vision: A unified body extending the Kingdom Common Values:  Agreed-up Standards Common Practices:  Agreed-upon Approaches, esp. regarding problem solving Common Skills (disciple means skilled follower!) Common History and Common Future
In other words..  A Shared Identity is… A Common Kingdom Covenant.

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The Core Unit

  • 1. Understanding the KingdomThe Core Unit The Theology of the Kingdom (c) Kingdom 2011
  • 2.
  • 3. We need to win people to Christ
  • 4. We need to make disciples
  • 5.
  • 6. How do we fulfil these key functions? Continued Perceivers equip us …to test what we hear with the plumb line of truth and to be able to defend the truth ...to understand God’s plan for our life - our mission, our purpose, our calling Planters equip us to start and participate in new things …These are all types of ministries that serve and minister to others
  • 7. Christ gives us these equipping ministers! “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. “ Ephesians 4: 11-13
  • 8. Problem Statements Most local churches do not have mature equippers in all of these 5 key areas Most local churches have a Pastor or Shepherd/Guide as their key equipper Many Pastors are frustrated. They know the church can be so much more and do so much more...
  • 9. Equippers are needed in all of the 5 Key areas to fully train us! If we are not fully equipped as individuals, the body will not do all God intends Few local churches have equippers in all 5 key areas However, at the City or Regional level there are almost always those who can equip believers in all 5 key areas
  • 10. If we are united, we can fully function “From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.” Ephesians 4: 16 We need to connect with those equippers in the 5 key areas, across cities and regions as needed, to fully equip the body to function. United, we can do so much more!!!
  • 11. The 5 x 7 Model The model is titled “The 5 x 7 Model” for the simple reason that there are 5 columns and 7 rows.
  • 12. A ‘Core Unit’ will have everything that it needs to function Is the local church the core unit? Few churches have ministers who can equip each member to 1. To Plant and Support new works (equipping apostle) 2. To defend Truth and stir people to hear from God his plan and mission for their life (equipping prophet) 3. To effectively share the Good News (equipping evangelist) 4. To live and train others to live Godly lives (equipping pastor) 5. To understand God’s word and teach others (equipping teacher) The local church does not typically have all 5 equipping functions, therefore….
  • 13. Is the local church... …the ‘core unit’ of the body of Christ? A ‘Core Unit’ has everything it needs to function Few churches can fully equip each member to in all 5 key functions Few churches have all the functions they need to fully equip their members for service. Because the local church does not have all the 5 equipping functions, the local church is not the core unit of the body of Christ
  • 14. What is the ‘core unit’ of the body of Christ? A ‘Core Unit’ has everything it needs to function Across a City or Region, we can generally find those who are skilled in all 5 equipping We would submit to you that the City or Region is the core unit of the body of Christ. What does this mean? It means the church needs to work collectively across regions to do the work of advancing His Kingdom
  • 15. The Church of the City/Region Is this Biblical or just a passing thought? There are many references to the church of cities Jesus, in the book of Revelation, addresses 7 churches. Some of these churches represented many congregations across the city, yet Jesus addresses the city as one church. Could it be that God sees the church across a region as one church? Could it be that He intends his body to work together across regions to accomplish his work?
  • 16. What does it mean to function as one body? Most local churches are led by pastors The body needs to these Shepherds! Too often Pastors are criticized for being Pastors and not being Planters, Evangelists, etc. Pastors can provide these other equipping functions by utilizing the skills of people in the City/Region who have complementary equipping gifts How do we do this? We need to connect!
  • 17. How do we connect, when our Communities are usually unconnected? “Everything rises and falls on Leadership” - John Maxwell Connecting the body across Cities and Regions begins with Leaders Leaders of this great work of connecting the body must step forward! They need to...
  • 18. Leaders need to mobilize the Church in the City/Region connect for the purpose of... Corporate Prayer Committed Relationships that are built upon trust that emerges from fellowship and joint service Deliberate Actions - Finding and developing methods to utilize individuals in the 5 Equipping Functions - Joint acts of Service and Outreach
  • 19. Leaders need to mobilize the believers in a region to a Shared Identity Common Vision: A unified body extending the Kingdom Common Values: Agreed-up Standards Common Practices: Agreed-upon Approaches, esp. regarding problem solving Common Skills (disciple means skilled follower!) Common History and Common Future
  • 20. In other words.. A Shared Identity is… A Common Kingdom Covenant.
  • 21. A Kingdom Covenant… This is not simply a call to Renewal, though many will be Renewed. This is not simply a call to Transformation and Revival, though many will be Transformed and Revived. This is a call to Transfiguration, we ought to become not better Church People but we…
  • 22. Conclusion We need to see what God is calling forth, a people who understands the Kingdom. A people who will Covenant together to use Kingdom principles to extend the Kingdom. Details here: Kingdom Era - The Basics