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Copyright © 2014 Stephen Louis Weber All Rights Reserved. The Copyright © 2014 Stephen Louis Weber All rights reserved. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has permission to reproduce and disseminate this document in any form by any means for purposes chosen by the Seminary, including, without limitation, preservation or instruction. EQUIPPING LEADERS FOR MISSIONAL LIVING AT FARMDALE BAPTIST CHURCH, IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY __________________ A Project Presented to the Faculty of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary __________________ In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Educational Ministry __________________ by Stephen Louis Weber December 2014 APPROVAL SHEET EQUIPPING LEADERS FOR MISSIONAL LIVING AT FARMDALE BAPTIST CHURCH, IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY Stephen Louis Weber Read and Approved by: __________________________________________ Troy W. Temple (Faculty Supervisor) __________________________________________ Michael S. Wilder Date ______________________________ To Edgar and Jeannie Fritz Thank you for modeling lives of everyday missionaries. You were the examples behind this effort. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page LIST OF FIGURES . vii PREFACE . viii Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION . 1 Purpose . 1 Goals . 1 Ministry Context . 11 Rationale . 14 Definitions, Limitations, and Delimitations . 16 2. BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR EQUIPPING MISSIONAL CHRISTIANS . 18 Scripture’s Command to Love . 18 Scripture’s Command to Be on Mission . 23 Scripture’s Command to Pray Evangelistically . 28 Scripture’s Command for a Missionary Mentality . 34 Scripture’s Command to Prepare for Spiritual Battle . 39 3. THEORETICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH FOR EQUIPPING MISSIONAL CHRISTIANS . 46 Simple Processes to Become On-Mission . 46 Strategic Planning . 49 Characteristics of a Missional Church . 57 Time Management . 72 Evangelism Training . 79 iv Chapter Page Missional Perspective . 81 Overcoming Walls to Witnessing . 90 Relationships . 92 Conclusion . 93 4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION . 94 Project Topic Selection . 94 Participant Selection . 95 Training Tools . 97 5. PROJECT EVALUATION . 111 Evaluation of the Project’s Purpose . 111 Evaluation of the Project’s Goals . 112 Strengths of the Project . 117 Weaknesses of the Project . 120 What I Would Do Differently . 122 Theological Reflections . 124 Personal Reflections . 124 Conclusion . 126 Appendix 1. CLARITY SURVEY . 127 2. SURVEY OF AGREEMENT WITH STATEMENTS FROM THE BAPTIST FAITH AND MESSAGE . 129 3. MOVEMENT SURVEY . 132 4. ALIGNMENT SURVEY . 135 5. FOCUS SURVEY . 137 6. INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN OPERATION EDGAR . 139 7. VIDEO TRAINING INTERNET LINKS . 140 v Appendix Page 8. TRAINING OUTLINE FOR OPERATION EDGAR: “EQUIPPING CHRISTIANS FOR MISSIONAL LIVING” . 141 9. CONTACT REPORT . 149 10. POST-PROJECT SURVEY . 151 11. DETAILED EVALUATION BY PARTICIPANTS OF OPERATION EDGAR . 152 BIBLIOGRAPHY . 153 vi LIST OF FIGURES Figure Page 1. Transformational Loop . 62 2. Missional Matrix . 71 3. Covey’s Time Management Quadrants . 77 4. Stetzer’s Evangelism Journey . 83 5. Operation Edgar logo . 102 vii PREFACE The completion of this project is the direct result of God ’s grace, leading, and power. God brought many people into my life that made this project possible. Edgar and Jeannie Fritz are at the top of the list, though they would both prefer I not bring attention to them in any way. Many loving saints at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary equipped me to equip my church for missional living. In addition to his godly teaching, Dr. Hal Pettegrew spoke words of encouragement that motivated me to complete this project rather than abandon the effort. Dr. Chuck Lawless taught me to pray and to prepare for spiritual battle. Dr. Timothy Beougher modeled a zeal for biblical evangelism that I seek to emulate every day. Dr. Jeff Walters modeled the heart and life of a true missionary. Dr. Troy Temple, my project supervisor, provided much needed discernment and direction. I thank God for the impact of the entire staff at Southern, and my fellow students, have made in my life and the lives of those to whom I minister. The people of Farmdale Baptist Church were the tools God used to bring me from spiritual death to eternal life. I consider it an honor to invest my life as a reproducing disciple at this church. Dr. Douglas Strader and soon-to-be Dr. Will McCartney have pastored, loved, and equipped me to God ’s greater service. I pray that God chooses to use my life to expand his kingdom by equipping the members of this church to live as every day missionaries, to His glory. Stephen Louis Weber Louisville, Kentucky December 2014 viii ix CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Purpose The purpose of this project was to lead and equip the church staff and key leaders to model more effective missional lives before the church. The project led participants through specific processes God has used in hundreds of church settings to strengthen his church. 1 Goals Before the specific goals of becoming missional leaders could be accomplished, leaders were encouraged to wholeheartedly embrace two foundational teachings of Jesus. First, leaders committed to making it a priority to seek first the kingdom of God (Matt 6:33). Participants prayerfully searched their hearts and minds to identify their level of commitment to Jesus’ radical call to seeking God’s kingdom above worldly interests. Secondly, participants were led to consider making any necessary life changes to love God with all their hearts, souls, and minds while loving their neighbors as themselves (Matt 22:37-39). Seeking God’s kingdom and loving others were key to unlock the door to missional living. Goal 1: Mission Clarity The specific goal of missional “clarity” was that every participant would make plans to grow as a missional leader. The goal was measured by a Clarity Survey that was administered pre- and post-project (see appendix 1). The goal would be successfully 1Thom S. Rainer and Art Rainer, Simple Life (Nashville: B & H and LifeWay Research, 2009), 7. 1 accomplished when (1) every participant developed a personal mission statement aimed at the goal, (2) every participant developed a personal priority list and specific goals, and (3) every participant developed an individualized plan to move toward the goal. A biblical foundation . The project had four primary goals. The first goal and step in the process of becoming more effective missional leaders was to bring clarity to the mission. Each aspect of developing clarity was consistent with biblical principles. These principles will be shared in chapter 2 in order to articulate the foundational principles that guided every action. The perfect truth of God’s Word was the authority for each aspect of the project. I then led the participants to clarify their values in light of Scripture. A Christian’s desire to live passionately on mission for God may flow from a genuine commitment to the total truth of Scripture and to live out its precepts. The message of the Bible focuses on God and his glory. The Bible reveals God’s plan of redemption of his fallen creation. If the Christian does not accept the Bible’s clear teaching on the nature of Scripture, God, man, salvation, the kingdom, and evangelism and missions he will not likely sacrifice his life to live out its precepts. Biblical infidelity may be predictive in Christians that fail to take up their cross and follow Jesus. The participants completed a survey to establish their personal convictions as they relate to the biblical topics mentioned above (see appendix 2). Participants that held a high regard for Scripture in general, and a high level of agreement with the biblical teaching regarding salvation and missions specifically, were expected to show higher levels of success in terms of this project. The survey was administered based on excerpts from the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message. In addition to a solid biblical foundation, missionaries should also possess a burden and passion to be used by God to reach those lacking a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. Love for God and love for mankind should motivate Christians to go to the lost and engage them with the Gospel. The degree to which participants love people was 2 expected to correlate with their level of missional living. Participants were challenged to consider radical changes to simplify their lives to be on-mission for God’s kingdom. Mission statements . Participants developed mission statements consistent with the biblical foundation. Participants developed their unique mission statement that aligned with the overall purpose statement of the project and the mission statement of the church. The heart of each mission statement focused on the participants growing as every day missionaries in the context of the scattered church. Participants developed an individualized mission statement that involved becoming a more effective missional Christian by making statements similar to those I have made: I will earnestly seek God’s will and direction for my life and this church through Scripture reading and prayer at least 30 to 60 minutes every morning. I commit this time to seeking God before I engage people. This activity will begin immediately. I will begin my day one hour earlier than in the past. Beginning my day earlier will allow more time for kingdom activity. I commit to making any possible sacrifice and to do everything in my power to develop a plan and carry it out to move toward being a more missional Christian. My trust in God’s provision will allow me to reduce the amount of time spent in employment-related activities to 40 hours per week. I will also limit television viewing to 2 hours or less per week. These commitments begin immediately. I will actively be aware of daily opportunities that God has prepared for me to bless others and engage the lost in open discussions about faith/spirituality. In the power of the Holy Spirit, I will.
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