Tutorial		Previous|Quit Tutorial |Next The Law of Involvement To the extent that a church develops its most appreciable asset, people, it will succeed at accomplishing its part in the Great Commission. The Law of Involvement says: A disciple-making church provides a process that intentionally involves disciples in identifying and developing their unique God-given gifts, abilities, and resources. Base Three Value: Every believer has unique gifts to be developed and used to strengthen the church. Base Three Principles: Obedience is the essence of discipleship and the highest form of worship. John 14:23 Responsibility for equipping the believer is vested in the Church. Ephesians 4:11- 13 Biblical leadership requires servanthood and godly character, as well as, ministry skills. Mark 10:42-44 Base Three Habits: Four habits characterize the church committed to involve people and to act on its convictions. (This outline is developed in theWe Build People Training Book.) Identify Ministry Gifts The habit of identifying ministry gifts is strengthened by accepting the theology of gifts and ministry, evaluating the ministry climate in your church or class, determining ministry needs in the church, and helping people discover their place in ministry. Establish Ministry Apprenticeship The habit of establishing ministry apprenticeship is strengthened by understanding the nature of apprenticeship training, the process of leadership development, and how to establish a ministry apprenticeship strategy. Provide Leadership Training The habit of providing leadership training is best developed by understanding the principles, processes, and practices of leadership training. Model Servant Character To model servant character requires that leaders know the qualities of servant-leaders, possess servant character, and be able to distinguish the difference between God's way and man's way of leadership. Goals of Disciples Committed to Ministry A church that is practicing the Law of Involvement will result in believers making a commitment to ministry. At Base 3 true disciples should reflect the following growth in their awareness, attitudes, and actions. Awareness Goals - they: recognize that love of God requires service to others; know that greatness is measured by servanthood; know the church cannot function without the participation of each believer; know that each believer has been gifted for service; know that Christian service is done more effectively through united rather than individual efforts. Attitude Goals - attitudes that desire to serve Christ by involvement in ministry opportunities; exhibit a spirit of humility and teachability in the service of others; desire to love God by serving others; recognize accountability as stewards; appreciate the opportunities of service the local church provides. Action Goals - they take action and identify their spiritual gifts for ministry; develop gifts through guided ministry; seek to serve the church after the pattern of Christ; model godly character that influences others toward Christian maturity; contribute time, talent, and material possessions to the ministry efforts of the local church.   Previous|Quit Tutorial |Next
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