📌 Overview
In this lesson, we explore how the Church can begin to regain its influence by returning to its original design. You’ll discover that the solution is not simply more activity, but a shift in foundation – from a primarily pastoral model to a more apostolic model focused on equipping, developing, and sending leaders.
This session highlights the importance of disciple-making, leadership development, and restructuring how we measure success in order to see real, lasting transformation.
📖 Scripture Focus:
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…”
Matthew 28:19 (NASB)
Key Takeaways:
✅ The early Church operated from an apostolic foundation focused on sending and multiplying leaders.
✅ Over time, the Church has shifted toward a primarily pastoral model focused on care and maintenance.
✅ Healthy leadership requires both care and mobilization, with mobilization as the primary focus.
✅ Disciple-making requires intentional, relational investment – not just large gatherings.
✅ Success should be measured by leaders developed, disciples made, and impact created – not just attendance or growth.
📝 Reflection Questions:
- Am I prioritizing development and disciple-making in my leadership?
- Where might I be operating more from maintenance than multiplication?
- How can I invest more intentionally in developing others?
- What metrics am I using to define success in my leadership?
📥 Downloads & Resources:
📄 Module 12.3 Notes (PDF) – Includes session summary, key insights, reflection questions, and practical application.
💬 Next Steps:
In the next session, we’ll continue building on these principles by exploring how to implement these ideas practically and begin creating real movement and momentum.
