Discipling Those Who are Considering Becoming Missionaries Core Seminars—Discipling Finally, a few thoughts on what to consider if the person you are Class 9: Encouraging a Passion for discipling seems like they may want to become a missionary. Evangelism & Missions First, get them to start talking with others. Second, encourage them to talk to a church leader sooner rather than In some sense, these are not too separate topics. Evangelism is telling later. the gospel to unbelievers; missions is doing evangelism, expect across cultural barriers. Third, help them realize the church sends missionaries, not they themselves. Part 1. Encouraging Evangelism Fourthly, consider what the church would be looking for in a potential We begin by thinking about some reasons why we evangelize. missionary: Dependability; 1. Evangelism is compelled and commanded for Christians faithfulness in attendance and serving in the church; stable Christian beliefs; In 2 Corinthians 5:11, 14, the apostle Paul writes, then, we a track record of good judgment; “Since, know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men…Christ love a consistent prayer life and quiet times; compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and theological understanding of God, Christ, man, and therefore all died.” Scripture. Conclusion: Concern for evangelism and missions is a basic part of what it 2. Evangelism is a source of joy for Christians means to be a faithful Christian disciple. Helping our friends to understand this truth will give them greater joy, and God his rightful glory. I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints. ___________________________ I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will Next Week: Discipling People who are Hurting. have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints (Philemon 1:4-7). 3. Evangelism is for God’s Glory
Discipling Those Who are Considering Becoming Missionaries Finally, a few thoughts on what to consider if the person you are discipling seems like they may want to become a missionary. First, get them to start talking with others. Second, encourage them to talk to a church leader sooner rather than later. Third, help them realize the church sends missionaries, not they themselves. Fourthly, consider what the church would be looking for in a potential missionary: Dependability; faithfulness in attendance and serving in the church; stable Christian beliefs; a track record of good judgment; a consistent prayer life and quiet times; theological understanding of God, Christ, man, and Scripture. Conclusion: Concern for evangelism and missions is a basic part of what it means to be a faithful Christian disciple. Helping our friends to understand this truth will give them greater joy, and God his rightful glory. ___________________________ Next Week: Discipling People who are Hurting. Core Seminars—Discipling Class 9: Encouraging a Passion for Evangelism & Missions In some sense, these are not too separate topics. Evangelism is telling the gospel to unbelievers; missions is doing evangelism, expect across cultural barriers. Part 1. Encouraging Evangelism We begin by thinking about some reasons why we evangelize. 1. Evangelism is compelled and commanded for Christians In 2 Corinthians 5:11, 14, the apostle Paul writes, “Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men…Christ love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died.” 2. Evangelism is a source of joy for Christians I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints. I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints (Philemon 1:4-7). 3. Evangelism is for God’s Glory
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