1. © 2012 Emmanuel Gospel Center Living System Ministry The Redemptive Method A Way to Work that is Better Aligned with Living Systems

2. Redemption  We receive redemption in a spiritual way When we humbly admit our sin and need of Christ, we can participate fully in life with Jesus  We can also receive redemption in a practical way As we work in ministry, we need this same attitude of humility Embracing our poverty is the starting point of anything and everything that we do. © 2012 Emmanuel Gospel Center

3. The starting point  Recognizing “I live in a fallen world” Admits our natural weaknesses Acknowledges our limited understanding of living systems Reminds us that we can be counterproductive © 2012 Emmanuel Gospel Center

4. How to respond  When unintended negative returns happen, we’ll be better able to identify them and appropriately respond following the same process as with our spiritual redemption: Confession Repentance Forgiveness © 2012 Emmanuel Gospel Center

5. REDEMPTIVE METHOD I see a need. I make a plan. I do the plan. I get returns. I confess and repent of my unintended negative returns and wrong mental models that caused them. I find a substitute that makes the system work properly. I am part of a fallen world. I receive forgiveness.