Releasing Your Leadership Potential
How APEST dynamics can unlock the kingdom potential in yourself and others
Join Alan Hirsch and Rich Robinson to explore God’s DNA for the church, as revealed explicitly in Ephesians 4, and implicitly through scripture and embodied in Jesus. Beginning with an overview to get a grounding in key terms (apostle, prophet, evangelist, shepherd, teacher), you will then consider the person and praxis of Jesus as he embodies APEST as a model for us, and then move to explore the implications of APEST for individuals, the Church, and society at large. APEST will help you engage on a transformative journey that will involve deepening your own discipleship, strengthening your leadership, as well developing the capacities of your church or organization. This course, and the other training available, aims to create a process where theological imagination and innovative practice in discipleship, leadership and mission can be engaged & activated in you as a learner, and throughout the Body of Christ.
Learning objectives for the whole module and as well as learning objectives specific to each of the four sessions
An overview, objectives, key content to engage with, discussion questions and topics, reflection and action
Become the type of leader that empowers, inspires, entrusts, and reminds others to stay on mission
Each module can be undertaken as an individual or studied together as part of a group but, if you are engaging as an individual we would encourage you to find a context to process and discuss with others.
Welcome to this Ephesiology Master Class
How to use this course
Before you begin...
Description and Learning Outcomes
APEST Assessment
Additional Resources
Resources for Academic Research
Where to Start and Posture
APEST Module Description
Section Overview
APEST Overview
Apostolic Environments
Reflection
Action
Treasures
Section Overview
Identity Culture Creation
Considerations
Reflection
Reformation
Action
Treasures
Section Overview
Purposes and Marks of the Church
Missional Church
Living Missionally in a Local Context
How Great Leaders Inspire Action
Considerations
Reflection
Reformation
Actions
Treasures
Section Overview
Playing My Part
What is Missional Church?
Communitas not Community
Why Community is Important?
Creating a Missional Culture
Considerations
Reflection
Reformation
Actions
Treasures
Some options and suggestions are:
Additional Resources
Before you go...
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Rich and Alan bring decades of experience, along with their expertise, on your journey to discover God's gifting for your ministry of equipping the saints.
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