A Strategy For First Lutheran Church To Make, Mature, & Mobilize Apostolic Disciples For Mission

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS .................................................................... iii

INTRODUCTION................................................................................. 1

Chapter

Part One: Context: Describing the Situation

  1. The Decline of Traditional Denominations................................. 9
  2. An Introduction to First Lutheran Church..............................   22
  3. Transformational Transitions: How to Address the Problem    51
  4. First Lutheran Church 2001-2005: Years of Transformation   94

Part Two: Foundations

  1. Theology of Spiritual Maturation.............................................. 110
  2. Theology of Missional Ministry................................................. 137

Part Three: A Holistic Strategy to Mature, Mobilize, and Multiply Disciples

  1. A Process for Spiritual Maturation........................................... 159
  2. A Process for Mobilizing Disciples for
    Missional Ministry.................................................................... 181

CONCLUSION................................................................................... 197

APPENDICES................................................................................... 200

  1. A Vision for First Lutheran Church
  2. S.M.A.R.T. Goal Sample
  3. Initiatives from 2000-2005
  4. The Circle of Life Small Groups Resources Binder
  5. ALPHA Job Information Sheet
  6. Evaluation Form For Circle Of Life Discipleship Journey
  7. Position Focus Sheet
  8. S.M.A.R.T. Goal #3 Coaching
  9. Executive Pastor Position Description
  10. Executive Pastor Goals
  11. 2005-06 Planning Process Overview
  12. Equipping Ministry Action Plan Timeline
  13. First Lutheran Church Ministry Teams
  14. Marriage Matters Agreement of Linn County
  15. Serving Christ in the City Brochure
  16. Serve the City Timeline

BIBLIOGRAPHY.............................................................................. 328

 

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