Of the 7 Habits talked about, which align with your personal nature and which are going to take effort for you to incorporate into your routine of life?

Ponder… What would you be willing to give up, if you knew your sacrifice would bring just one unbeliever into the Kingdom?

Ponder… Your car Your retirement account Your kidney Your left hand Your physical life

The Call to Serve

Introduction Read Ephesians 4:11-12 Our role as leaders is to equip and prepare people to serve.

Introduction Read 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, 27 Each person in the body of Christ is important and has a gift to use to edify the body Our role as a leader is to help people identify where to serve

Introduction Our role as a leader is to call, encourage, move people to serve Everybody can not serve on a Sunday morning, but they can serve within your House Church. Certain things that Christ did and continues to do (in conjunction with the working of the Holy Spirit) to ensure His Mission is accomplished.

Introduction One of the biggest responsibilities of the House Church leader is to mentor apprentice leaders…otherwise there is no expansion. The Mentoring Process Involving others in serving

Mentor Raising up leaders in your House Church

Mentor Mentoring requires concentration, communication, and intention. It won’t just happen.

Mentor Mentoring Bible verses Matthew 28:19 2 Timothy 2:2 Therefore, go and make disciples… 2 Timothy 2:2 And the things you have heard me say…entrust to reliable men who will…teach others

Mentor There is no lasting success without a successor! Mentoring apprentices and raising up leaders to lead future groups is another non-negotiable habit of a House Church Leader

Mentoring is… Cooperating with God in raising up an apprentice to become a highly effective House Church leader Following the examples of Jesus and Paul

Mentoring is… A great way to love others… The leader needs to shower love on the people he is mentoring A profound thought: Mentoring apprentices is concentrating your love on a few in order to reach the many.

Mentoring is… The means of multiplying yourself One person can only be in one place at one time…unless he duplicates himself into another who can do the same tasks.

Mentoring is… The way one person can literally reach thousands on an intimate level. The very heart of disciple making A great way to maintain godly accountability Biblical leader examples: Moses, Jesus, Paul, many others.

Mentoring is… Letting go of ministry to let others minister Saying NO to the urgent to say YES to the potential of the important The most lasting part of House Church leadership Biblical leader examples: Moses, Jesus, Paul, many others.

Check for Understanding How would you answer the question, “What is mentoring?” How important is mentoring? What are some biblical examples you can think of? Biblical leader examples: Moses, Jesus, Paul, many others.

How is Mentoring Done? Demonstrate what you hope to reproduce An apprentice will emulate what is seen, not what is said The leader is the model

How is Mentoring Done? Discover potential leaders Begin with the mindset that everyone can become a leader More than giftedness, education, and the “right personality,” an effective leader is one that is willing to do the hard work

How is Mentoring Done? Discover potential leaders See who has a heart for House Church Ministry Give out various responsibilities and see who takes hold of the opportunity and actually follows through with it Those who are willing to do the work distinguish themselves as potential leaders

How is Mentoring Done? Discover potential leaders Pray! Matthew 9:38 Pray for the Lord of the harvest to raise up laborers for the harvest field Ask God to show you who to invite to become an apprentice

How is Mentoring Done? Discover potential leaders F - Faithful Narrow the field by looking for people who can be developed by you Compatibility - scheduling for time Character - Look for men of F.A.I.T.H. Make meetings a priority Faithful in having devotional times Faithful at completing assignments

How is Mentoring Done? Discover potential leaders A - Available Narrow the field by looking for people who can be developed by you Compatibility - scheduling for time Character - Look for men of F.A.I.T.H. You have to spend time with your apprentice outside of the House Church meeting time Choose those who are able to get together on a regular basis

How is Mentoring Done? Discover potential leaders I - Initiative Narrow the field by looking for people who can be developed by you Compatibility - scheduling for time Character - Look for men of F.A.I.T.H. Look for those who seek to help Who want to get involved Who take an idea and run with it

How is Mentoring Done? Discover potential leaders T - Teachable Narrow the field by looking for people who can be developed by you Compatibility - scheduling for time Character - Look for men of F.A.I.T.H. Find those who are hungry to learn and pour your life into them.

How is Mentoring Done? Discover potential leaders H - Honest, Open, and Transparent Discover potential leaders Narrow the field by looking for people who can be developed by you Compatibility - scheduling for time Character - Look for men of F.A.I.T.H. Choose a person who does not try to hide and is willing to be vulnerable in areas of weakness

How is Mentoring Done? Discover potential leaders Narrow the field by looking for people who can be developed by you Compatibility - scheduling for time Character - Look for men of F.A.I.T.H. Competency - select able men

How is Mentoring Done? Discover potential leaders It takes discernment from the Holy Spirit. Note: Some may be limited by family situations or jobs. Others may need to grow in their understanding of the Word

How is Mentoring Done? Deepen your relationship with potential leaders Spend time together outside the meeting Be close enough to recognize weakness and to be trusted when you point them out

How is Mentoring Done? Deepen your relationship with potential leaders Pray together Play together

Check for Understanding Name and explain the first three steps in raising up multiplying leaders.

How is Mentoring Done? Describe the Vision for House Church People won’t just “catch” the vision from being in your House Church Explain the vision and direction to the apprentice in detail and make sure he understands it

How is Mentoring Done? Describe the Vision for House Church This also includes the Vision and Mission for the church and how House Church fits into the big picture

How is Mentoring Done? Determine the Commitment Mark 1:16-17 Jesus called Simon and Andrew by saying, “Come, follow me and I will make you fishers of men.”

How is Mentoring Done? Determine the Commitment Mark 1:16-17 Jesus called Simon and Andrew by saying, “Come, follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” Disciples’ commitment to Jesus

How is Mentoring Done? Determine the Commitment Mark 1:16-17 Jesus called Simon and Andrew by saying, “Come, follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” Disciples’ commitment to Jesus Jesus’ commitment to his Disciples

How is Mentoring Done? Determine the Commitment Too many well-intentioned leaders struggle in developing apprentices because they don’t ask for commitment.

How is Mentoring Done? Determine the Commitment Explain YOUR commitment to them You will set the P.A.C.E. for them. You will Pray for them, be Available to them, keep regular Contact with them, and be an Example for them.

How is Mentoring Done? Determine the Commitment Explain YOUR commitment to them You will train them how to lead an effective House Church You will teach them the habits of effective leadership

How is Mentoring Done? Determine the Commitment Explain THEIR commitment as an apprentice House Church Leader You will call them to commit to becoming equipped by meeting with you regularly (Come to House Church early, leave late so you can discuss the elements of the meeting with them)

How is Mentoring Done? Determine the Commitment Explain THEIR commitment as an apprentice House Church Leader You will call them to commit to practicing the habits of effective leadership You will call them to commit to mentoring others when they become a House Church Leader. Help them be committed to mentoring multipliers.

How is Mentoring Done? Develop the Apprentices - Train them to lead a group Model It Let them see you in action Mentor It Let them lead your House Church while you watch, assist, correct, and encourage

How is Mentoring Done? Develop the Apprentices - Train them to lead a group Motivate It Have them lead while you watch from a distance (leading their own or taking over the current House Church) Multiply It Encourage them to find others to mentor

How is Mentoring Done? Deploy the Apprentices Release your apprentices into ministry You are available to them, but not in the official mentoring role any longer

Check for Understanding Explain the importance of describing the vision and commitment level to an apprentice. What are the 4M’s in developing a leader

Birthing House Churches House Churches need to birth from other House Churches The House Church leader is the very best person to raise up leaders within his House Church for birthing to occur

Birthing House Churches The Long-term Plan While apprentices are being prepared, members are also being equipped to build relationships with unbelievers Members then begin to build these relationships

Birthing House Churches The Long-term Plan Through time and intention, bridges are built between House Church members and the unbelieving friends of House Church members.

Birthing House Churches The Long-term Plan After relationships are built and trust is established, the believer will ask his/her unbelieving friend to be a part of a group that is going to look at what the Bible has to say about God and life.

Birthing House Churches The Long-term Plan This “new group” is the birthed House Church

Birthing House Churches Giving Birth - what’s it look like? Two new groups of equal size both with mixed believers and unbelievers start at the beginning of Chronological Teaching

Birthing House Churches Giving Birth - what’s it look like? Core group of believers remains and continues current study while the birthed group is mixed and starts at beginning of Chronological Teaching

Mentoring Suggestions Never do ministry alone Provide help and accountability in being an effective leader Bill Kirk Brad Bob Dick and John Jim Al Alex and Ken

Mentoring Suggestions Leader’s wife is the backbone! Take advantage of training opportunities Be constantly looking for new leaders

Mentoring Suggestions Give responsibilities before you ask someone to become a leader Always consult with those above you before giving any titles Realize that failing to mentor results in failing to multiply

Mentoring Suggestions Do not release leaders until they have a good chance of success Your role should decrease and your apprentice’s role should increase Lavish on the encouragement

Check for Understanding What is the goal for multiplying House Churches at Hope Community Church? How does goal fit with mission of Hope Community Church?

Multiplication Suggestions Talk about multiplying with your whole House Church often - cast the vision for it, at the appropriate time. Talk about multiplying in positive terms

Multiplication Suggestions Talk about multiplying in terms of the big picture How it fits with the Vision and Mission of the Church Remind the people in the current group how they were reached

Multiplication Suggestions Pray about the best method and time to birth Set a date for multiplying According to Joel Comiskey: “Cell leaders who know their goal - when their groups will give birth - consistently multiply their groups more often than leaders who don’t.” Example: Fall of 2010

Multiplication Suggestions Celebrate the New Birth!!

Check for Understanding What are things that are necessary to birth a new group? Why is birthing a new group so important?

Involving Others In a similar, but less intensive way, we need to call all members into service. Through prayer, ask God to show you where and how others can serve

Involving Others Delegating some of the Eight Habits Planned Fellowship Times Making Contact with the Group Prayer Inviting others to the House Church

Involving Others Doing Other Important Tasks Setting up the meeting place Worship for the group Heading up ministry for the House Church to participate in Leading the group in prayer Many more…

Review What are three things you remember from this session? How can you put any of these into practice this month?

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