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God the Father, Son, & Spirit (heart, crown, flame) > The foundation of our lives and mission is adoption by, fellowship with, and obedience to Father Yahweh. (1 Peter 2:6-7) Jesus’ greatest desire is for his disciples to be in unity with him and each other. (John 17:21) The Spirit of God speaks truth that sets us free. He is our Guide and Helper. He ministers Jesus’ revelation to us every day. (John 16:13) Our lifelong joy is to abide in Jesus Christ by listening to and keeping in step with his Holy Spirit. (Revelation 3:22)
Abiding/Vision (heat/aroma) > Jesus Christ is the vine and we are his branches. We must abide/remain in him to be fruitful. (John 15:5) We need to receive Father’s vision to flourish and Jesus Christ’s wisdom to keep hope alive through suffering. (Proverbs 29:18)
Evangelists (door) > Healthy disciples have a deep burden for lostness and share the good news with grace and boldness. (2 Timothy 4:5) Judgment Day is coming soon, like a thief in the night. We are desperate to see the lost come home. (Revelation 20:11-15)
Shepherds (communion table) > Our Master’s heart is compassionate. He shares his love for all nations; to love our neighbor and to care for the foreigner. (Mark 6:34) Healthy disciples are faithful to communion, compassion, and community. (Hebrews 10:23-25)
Prophets (water) > Our bodies, resources, time, passions, and relationships all belong to Yahweh. Our daily worship is to die to self and surrender to our Father’s will. (Romans 12:1-2) We must practice the fruit of the Holy Spirit and flow freely with him. (Galatians 5:22-25)
Teachers (sword) > Healthy disciples meditate day and night on God’s Word. (Joshua 1:8-9) Jesus Christ and his divine revelation are the cornerstone of all we are, all we believe, and all we do. (1 Peter 2:4-5) His Word & Spirit are all we need for abundant life. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Apostles (mountain) > Our Father wants every person to be saved. (1 Timothy 2:3-6) One day, Yahweh’s glory will cover the whole earth. (Habakkuk 2:14) Our apostolic mission is to receive the Holy Spirit’s power to be Jesus’ witnesses locally and globally. (Acts 1:8)
Mission (fire houses) > Jesus Christ will return when his Church makes disciples in every tribe, tongue, nation, and people. (Matthew 24:14) Jesus is the Sower, the harvest field is the world, and his disciples are the good seed scattered worldwide. (Matthew 13:37-38)
Activity > Drink coffee or tea together. Pray and discuss your leaders and mission teams. Ask the Holy Spirit to teach each leader how to spend their time based on their gifts and passions.
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