Notes: Mission Multipliers
Mission Multipliers of Christian Leaders Institute
Henry and Pam Reyenga
Followers of Jesus Will Do Great Things!
John 14:12 I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.
The Mission of Christian Leaders Institute
Free Christian Education, Low-Cost Credentials, Accessibility, Empowerment, Spread of Christianity
Democratizing Access to Education
Breaking Financial Barriers; Accessible Education
James 2:1 My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don't show favoritism.
Empowering Diverse Leaders
Socio-economic Diversity; Global Christian Leadership
Revelation 14:6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people.
Cultivating Local Leadership
Understanding Local Contexts; Building Global Networks
Titus 1:5 The reason I left you in Crete was that you might straighten out what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.
Encouraging Stewardship
Fostering Stewardship and Responsibility
1 Corinthians 16:2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come, no collections will have to be made.
Biblical Basis for Support
Supporting Ministry; New Testament Patronage Model
Luke 8:3 Joanna, the wife of Cuza, the manager of Herod's household; Susanna; and many others. These women were helping to support them out of their own means.
Sustaining Ministry Growth
Broad Support Base; Continuous Development; Expansion of Reach
2 Corinthians 4:15 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.
Addressing Leadership Shortage
Tackling the Shortage of Trained Leaders
1 Timothy 4:7-8 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
Embodying the Mission
Mission Multipliers: Beyond Learning
Students as Mission Embodiments; Echoing Jesus' Teachings
2 Corinthians 3:3 You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.
The Call to Multiply
Scriptural Mandate; Transformative Journey; Involving Others
2 Timothy 3:14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it,
More Than Education
Mentoring; Guiding; Reproducing Leaders
Titus 2:4 Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children.
Living the Great Commission
Holistic Involvement; Continuous Leadership Chain
Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Synergistic Impact
Larger Narrative of Christian Leadership; Global Mission Participation
Mark 13:10 And the gospel must first be preached to all nations.