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Creating Uncommon-Unity
Jesus' interaction with his disciples teaches us about true community.
Stephen A. Macchia

Topics:Christian life, Community, Evangelism, Fellowship, Missions, Spiritual friendship, Unity
Filters:Counseling, Discipleship, Pastor, Shepherd, Singles ministry, Small group leader, Small groups
Purpose:Evangelism
References:Matthew 10:24-27, Luke 9:1-5
Date Added:July 11, 2007

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Robert Coleman, in his classic book Master Plan of Evangelism describes in depth the community-building tactics of Jesus. Coleman summarizes the example of Jesus in eight key concepts:

  1. Selection—Jesus called a few men to follow Him who could bear witness to His life and carry on His work after He returned to the Father;

  2. Association—He stayed with them, making it a practice to be with them, drawing them close to Himself;

  3. Consecration—He required obedience, so that they would willingly deny themselves for others;

  4. Impartation—He gave Himself away to His disciples, giving all that He had, withholding nothing, not even His own life;

  5. Demonstration—He showed them how to live, practicing prayer, turning to the Scriptures, teaching, serving, and sharing the Gospel naturally and freely;

  6. Delegation—He assigned them meaningful work, keeping His vision before them and calling them to fulfill His will;

  7. Supervision—He kept check on them through His questions, illustrations, warnings, and admonitions in order to keep them on course to know and fulfill His work through them;

  8. Reproduction—He expected them to reproduce themselves in the lives of others through witness and mission.

With whom are you investing today so that an uncommon-unity can develop in the context of your shared ministry? Christian leadership understands this priority and seeks every way possible to ensure its formation. It's out of the quality of our Jesus-centered community that we have the joyful privilege of sharing the life-transforming gospel!

The Rev. Dr. Stephen A. Macchia serves as the founding president of Leadership Transformations, Inc., a ministry focusing on spiritual formation needs of leaders and the spiritual discernment processes of leadership teams in local church and parachurch ministry settings nationwide. He is the author of Becoming A Healthy Church (Baker, 1999), Becoming A Healthy Disciple (Baker, 2004), Becoming A Healthy Team (Baker, 2005), and the Becoming A Healthy Church Workbook (Baker, 2001).

Steve's books and additional church health resources can be found at your local Christian bookstore or by visiting the LTi ministry website at www.LeadershipTransformations.org and click on "shop."