Reading: The Equipping Leader Notes

The Equipping Leader Notes: Remember that the goal is reproduction.  Train them to stand on their own rather than be dependent on you.

Apply Paul’s charge to Timothy (2 Tim 2:2)

• Your job isn’t done until they become disciple makers
• Focus your time and effort on the “reliable” ones

Give them responsibility, not just tasks

• Allow them to become spiritual parents.
• Guide them rather than doing things for them.

Be a good student, so you can be a good teacher.

• Never stop learning (2 Timothy 2:15)
• Ephesians 4:11-16- Learn from those God has gifted

Equip and release every member to minister (1 Cor 12).

• See every part as CRITICAL 1 Cor 12: 23-25
• Don’t overvalue the most gifted
• Teach them to be givers rather than consumers- vs 7

Suggested Reading

Eat This Book by Eugene Peterson

Multiply by Francis Chan

Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer

Bible Doctrine by Wayne Grudem

Suggested Action

• Get everyone on Bible reading plan--The We Are Church reading plan is HERE
• Take newer disciples through Multiply
• Choose 2-3 leaders who will in turn lead 2-3

Success:  Every week, members are shepherded/taught and they are shepherding/teaching.  Each person is on his/her way to being able to stand on his/her two feet.