Don L. Davis

This practical, helpful resource is especially designed to help new and growing Christians become effective disciples/warriors of Christ, and is built entirely on the Story of God as told in the Scriptures. Following the thematic outline of Ephesians, this lesson guide helps believers understand what the Bible says about the key dimensions of our participation in God's grand Story in nine integrated lessons. These studies lay out the key elements in how we fulfill our role in God's Story, allowing students to grow as disciples of Christ as they are grounded in the basics of the Christian faith and walk. This resource serves as our official precursor to TUMI's Capstone Curriculum seminary training, providing a solid introduction to the Bible's major themes as well as the foundational principles of Christian discipleship.

Esta importante colecci n de escritos se toma del paquete oficial de materiales de referencia de plantaci n de iglesias puestos a disposici n de cada participante en nuestro evento Escuela de plantaci n de iglesias urbanas Evangel. Seleccionamos estos escritos para ayudar a los entrenadores y plantadores de iglesias a comprender los problemas fundamentales asociados con la plantaci n de una iglesia en un contexto particular. Cualquiera que sea el papel que desempe en en el proceso de plantaci n de iglesias, estos art culos ayudar n a informar y orientar los conceptos cr ticos, los procesos y la visi n general y la estrategia de plantaci n de iglesias en general, y nuestras sesiones de capacitaci n Evangel en particular. Por lo tanto, ya sea que usted sea candidato para dirigir una Escuela Evangel, un entrenador de un l der y equipo de una plantaci n de iglesia, o que est plantando una iglesia usted mismo, seguramente se beneficiar enormemente de una cuidadosa consideraci n de estos materiales. Estas ideas para plantar iglesias son verdaderamente los "asuntos al frente" de los que debe estar consciente antes de comprometerse en el ministerio gratificante de plantar iglesias.

La pel cula del 2017 Cresta de la Sierra Hacksaw Ridge] se basa en la historia real del cabo Desmond Doss. Al cabo Doss se le atribuy haber salvado a setenta y cinco soldados durante una de las batallas m s sangrientas de la Segunda Guerra Mundial en el Pac fico, en un rea conocida por la Divisi n 96a como Cresta de la Sierra Hacksaw Ridge]. Fue galardonado con la medalla de honor por sus acciones. En un punto cr tico de la pel cula, cuando el cabo Doss perdi toda la fuerza y se cubri de sangre y sudor, y los gritos de los heridos llamaron en el campo de juego, el cabo Doss mira hacia el cielo y dice: "Ay dame a conseguir uno m s". Este folleto de la Red Evangel es para aquellos soldados espirituales inmersos en una batalla espiritual por su comunidad, sin fuerzas y cubierto de heridas de alma y cuerpo, que sin embargo claman al Se or en su oratorio "Ay dame a obtener un alma m s". Este folleto es la gu a de campo de la manera en que Red Evangel se involucra en la gran comisi n de Dios mediante el arrebato de almas (Judas 1:23) y la plantaci n de iglesias desde y para los pobres urbanos. Damos la bienvenida a cualquiera cuyo esp ritu resuene con el ADN central de nuestra misi n y visi n y que grite: "Ay dame a obtener un alma m s".

Some years ago, the apologist C. S. Lewis challenged disciples of Jesus in his classic little Christian primer, Mere Christianity, to live true to their new identities as children of God. The chapter was entitled "Let's Pretend." Building on that important motif, Don Davis issues a similar call to Christ followers today to "Get Your Pretense On " He calls every believer in Christ to both understand and embrace their true identities as both citizens and ambassadors of the Kingdom of God. This book outlines a biblical and doctrinal perspective designed to help you know what it means to act worthy of your true, redeemed status and position, and to make a difference in the roles where Jesus has placed you. Take your place as a Kingdom citizen and ambassador, and represent the King with honor in your unique circle of relationships

Durante m s de cuarenta a os de World Impact Impacto Mundial], una organizaci n misionera en las ciudades interinas, ha tratado de declarar en palabra y hecho el amor de Cristo con nuestros vecindarios de las ciudades de Norteam rica. Despu s de comenzar con clubes b blicos y ministerio con ni os (a mediados de los a os 60 hasta principios de los 70), cambi a un enfoque en el discipulado de adolescentes (a mediados de los 70 a principios de los 80), luego en la formaci n de ministerios de compasi n y de justicia (a principios de los 80), con sus primeras reuniones de cristianos (a mediados hasta finales de los 80), y, finalmente, en la plantaci n de iglesias aut ctonas (desde 1990). Nuestro anuncio formal hace m s de veinticinco a os para plantar iglesias aut nomas, auto-sostenibles, y auto-reproducibles entre los m s desventajados en la ciudad nos puso en un curso para capacitar a los quebrantados, desarrollar l deres urbanos, y ahora, participar en la misi n global entre los pobres de las reas urbanas. Este conjunto de dos vol menes es una antolog a de gran parte de nuestra investigaci n, di logo y comprensi n obtenida en las ltimas dos d cadas. Se trata de una colecci n completa de materiales diversos, que abarcan numerosos temas y asuntos, todos dise ados para ayudar a comprender mejor las ra ces teol gicas, misionol gicas, culturales y antropol gicas del trabajo v lido de plantaci n de iglesias en la ciudad. Para aquellos interesados en la plantaci n de iglesias entre la poblaci n m s necesitada de la ciudad, este material es una necesidad absoluta.

Durante m s de cuarenta a os de World Impact Impacto Mundial], una organizaci n misionera en las ciudades interinas, ha tratado de declarar en palabra y hecho el amor de Cristo con nuestros vecindarios de las ciudades de Norteam rica. Despu s de comenzar con clubes b blicos y ministerio con ni os (a mediados de los a os 60 hasta principios de los 70), cambi a un enfoque en el discipulado de adolescentes (a mediados de los 70 a principios de los 80), luego en la formaci n de ministerios de compasi n y de justicia (a principios de los 80), con sus primeras reuniones de cristianos (a mediados hasta finales de los 80), y, finalmente, en la plantaci n de iglesias aut ctonas (desde 1990). Nuestro anuncio formal hace m s de veinticinco a os para plantar iglesias aut nomas, auto-sostenibles, y auto-reproducibles entre los m s desventajados en la ciudad nos puso en un curso para capacitar a los quebrantados, desarrollar l deres urbanos, y ahora, participar en la misi n global entre los pobres de las reas urbanas. Este conjunto de dos vol menes es una antolog a de gran parte de nuestra investigaci n, di logo y comprensi n obtenida en las ltimas dos d cadas. Se trata de una colecci n completa de materiales diversos, que abarcan numerosos temas y asuntos, todos dise ados para ayudar a comprender mejor las ra ces teol gicas, misionol gicas, culturales y antropol gicas del trabajo v lido de plantaci n de iglesias en la ciudad. Para aquellos interesados en la plantaci n de iglesias entre la poblaci n m s necesitada de la ciudad, este material es una necesidad absoluta.

Desde hace m s de cuarenta a os, World Impact se ha dedicado a honrar y glorificar a Dios y deleit ndose en l entre los pobres de las ciudades sin iglesia para que lo conozcan y lo den a conocer. Nuestra visi n es la de reclutar, capacitar y liberar l deres urbanos que plantar n iglesias e iniciar movimientos de plantaci n de iglesias aut ctonas. Nuestra Escuela de Plantaci n de Iglesias Urbanas Evangel capacita a los plantadores de iglesias a plantar iglesias saludables entre los pobres de aplicar la sabidur a de la ciudad, b blico con el fin de evangelizar, equipar y capacitar a la gente no alcanzada de la ciudad para responder al amor de Cristo, y tomar su lugar en la representaci n de Cristo Unido, donde viven y trabajan. Esta gu a, el texto oficial de la Escuela Evangel, esboza un proceso de plantaci n de iglesias que respeta las culturas nicas, entornos, comunidades y situaciones que se reflejan en la norteam rica urbana. El acercamiento esbozado aqu PLANT proporciona instrucci n pr ctica sabia y espiritual vital para asegurar que los equipos de plantaci n de iglesias urbanas no se cansen, ni tampoco cometan un error en su intento de involucrar a los barrios necesitados a n espiritualmente maduros sin alcanzar. Lleno de devocionales, seminarios, ejercicios y hojas de trabajo, con docenas de gr ficos, diagramas y art culos, este recurso tan valioso facultar a los equipos de plantaci n de iglesias a dise ar una estrategia coherente con la visi n que Dios les ha dado - el tipo de estrategia que da lugar a la creaci n de iglesias saludables, iglesias que declaran el reino, y el lanzamiento de movimientos de plantaci n de iglesias reproducibles. Utilice este manual para involucrar a su comunidad con creatividad y sabidur a, plantando la iglesia que Dios le llam a plantar. Venga, nase a nosotros, ya que buscamos plantar tantas iglesias saludables como sea posible que honren a Cristo entre los perdidos y las m s insignificantes en las ciudades del mundo

Conforme al claro testimonio de las Escrituras acerca de s mismas, Dios capacita a sus representantes mediante la Palabra de Dios, inspirada por el Esp ritu, es decir, las Escrituras. Cada persona que Dios llama al ministerio deber tener la determinaci n de disciplinarse, a fin de dominar el contenido de la Palabra, someterse a sus mandatos y ense ar sus verdades. Como obrero u obrera, es su deber esforzarse por usar acertadamente la verdad y de ese modo, ser aprobado/a por Dios en el estudio de la misma (2 Ti. 2.15). En este curso, esbozamos la necesidad de la interpretaci n b blica y lo que implica llevar a cabo esta tarea tan importante. Exploraremos tanto la dimensi n divina como la humana de la Biblia y presentaremos un m todo efectivo de interpretaci n b blica, dise ado para ayudarle a estudiar las Escrituras de modo que pueda cruzar la brecha entre el mundo antiguo y el contempor neo. Adem s resaltamos la importancia de las formas literarias en la interpretaci n b blica, y exploramos la gran cantidad de herramientas s lidas de referencia que tenemos a disposici n cuando intentamos comprender el significado de un texto b blico en particular. Esta es la Gu a del Mentor para el curso de Espa ol Piedra Angular M dulo 5 de TUMI, Interpretaci n B blica, que es uno de los 16 m dulos del Curr culo Piedra Angular. Este libro est destinado a ser adquirido por los Sat lites TUMI, Mentores o Coordinadores de Sitio para su uso dentro de un Sat lite TUMI. Los cuestionarios, el examen final y la Hoja de respuestas para este m dulo se pueden encontrar en TUMI Satellite Gateway (disponible para todos los sat lites TUMI aprobados). El Instituto Ministerial Urbano (TUMI) es un ministerio de World Impact, Inc. Los Sat lites TUMI forman parte de la Red TUMI, donde los l deres se desarrollan en la iglesia local usando el plan de estudios y el sistema de capacitaci n de TUMI.

The ministry of the Word of God lies at the heart of the equipping ministry. Paul tells the Ephesians that God has given the Church apostles, prophets, evangelists, and pastors and teachers in order that they might equip the saints for the work of the ministry, for building up the body of Christ (Eph. 4.11-12). There is no precedent for seeing a church as having a single minister: truly, all believers in Christ are ministers of the grace of God, and pastors are assigned to equip them. As believers we hold to the universal priesthood of believers (1 Pet. 2.8-9), in the universal ministry of the gifts of the Spirit (1 Cor. 12.1-11), and the universal functioning of the members of the body of Christ (Rom. 12.3-8). This module focuses on the role of Christian leaders to equip the saints through the ministry of preaching and teaching. We first consider the ministry of proclamation (kerygma) and then highlight dimensions of the ministry of teaching (didache). In each section, we carefully define the critical distinctiveness of the ministries respectively, noting their differences and similarities in nurturing the body of Christ. We explore both as seen in Jesus' and the apostles' work, and examine the elements involved in the call to preach and to teach. We pay careful attention to the role that character plays in both, and highlight the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the equipping ministries together. We close our study by providing the tried method for effective preaching and teaching, i.e., how to plan, deliver, and follow up the Word preached and taught. As communicators of the Word of God, we must first establish contact with hearers, communicate the content of the Word clearly and boldly, and make connections with the truth of the message and the lives of the audience, proclaiming all in dependence on the Holy Spirit. This is the Student Workbook for TUMI's Capstone Module 15 English course, The Equipping Ministry, which is one of 16 modules in the Capstone Curriculum. This book is intended to be purchased by TUMI satellites, mentors, or site coordinators for use within a TUMI Satellite. The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI) is a ministry of World Impact, Inc. TUMI Satellites are a part of the TUMI Network, where leaders are developed in the local church using TUMI's curriculum and training system.

The leaders of the Church of God are his precious gifts to his people throughout the ages. The evidence that Jesus loves his people dearly is that he has granted unto them apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers to equip his people to represent the Kingdom of God in this fallen and soon-to-end world (Eph. 4.9-16). This module highlights the various roles and offices associated with this high and important task in the Kingdom of God. This course explores the roles and offices of four of the critical positions of the leadership in the Church. The Christian Leader as Deacon probes the foundations of Christian leadership as it relates to the offices and functions of the diaconate, or ministry of deacons, as a servant, a steward, and an assistant. The Christian Leader as Elder traces the notion from its OT root in the tribal system synagogue, the Sanhedrin, to the NT Church. The Christian Leader as Pastor outlines the biblical context of the idea of the pastorate, tracing historically the development of the idea of undershepherd of the flock. Finally, The Christian Leader as Bishop defines the dynamic concept of bishop as overseer, tracing its probable context from the council of elders in Jewish rulership to its development in the history of the Church. This is the Student Workbook for TUMI's Capstone Module 7 English course, Foundations of Christian Leadership, which is one of 16 modules in the Capstone Curriculum. This book is intended to be purchased by TUMI satellites, mentors, or site coordinators for use within a TUMI Satellite. The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI) is a ministry of World Impact, Inc. TUMI Satellites are a part of the TUMI Network, where leaders are developed in the local church using TUMI's curriculum and training system.

Evangelism is proclaiming and demonstrating to the world that God has visited the world in the person of Jesus of Nazareth, and that this visitation is now accompanied by liberation from the devil and from the effects of sin To evangelize is to prophesy deliverance in Messiah Jesus. This module covers in a broad outline the key dimensions of evangelism and spiritual warfare, including the Bible's telling of the war of the universe that was caused by the disobedience of the devil and humankind. God's good creation was made subject to demonic powers and death, and humankind is now enslaved by selfishness, disease, alienation, and death. Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, believers are delivered from Satan's dominion, as well as from the effects of the Curse through the power of the Spirit. In this module we discuss how to prepare for effective urban evangelism through intercessory prayer, personal soul winning, and public preaching, and introduce the concept of the household network, or oikos in urban evangelism. We close our discussion by stressing the need to conserve the fruit of our evangelism by following up new converts, that act of "incorporating new converts into the family of God so they can be equipped to grow in Christ and use their gifts for ministry." This is the Student Workbook for TUMI's Capstone Module 8 English course, Evangelism and Spiritual Warfare, which is one of 16 modules in the Capstone Curriculum. This DVD is intended to be purchased by TUMI satellites, mentors, or site coordinators for use within a TUMI Satellite. The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI) is a ministry of World Impact, Inc. TUMI Satellites are a part of the TUMI Network, where leaders are developed in the local church using TUMI's curriculum and training system.

This is the Mentor's Guide for TUMI's Capstone Module 3 English course, Theology of the Church, which is one of 16 modules in the Capstone Curriculum. This book is intended to be purchased by TUMI satellites, mentors, or site coordinators for use within a TUMI Satellite. The Quizzes, Final Exam, and Answer Keys for this module can be found on the TUMI Satellite Gateway (this is available to all approved TUMI satellites). The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI) is a ministry of World Impact, Inc. TUMI Satellites are a part of the TUMI Network, where leaders are developed in the local church using TUMI's curriculum and training system. The Church of God in Jesus Christ is one of the most refreshing and important themes of all the Scriptures. Jesus of Nazareth, through his death, burial, and resurrection, has been exalted as head over his new people, those called to represent him in the earth and bear witness of his already/not yet Kingdom. To understand the Church's role in God's kingdom program is critical to every facet of personal and corporate discipleship: there is no discipleship or salvation apart from God's saving action in the Church. Grasping what God is doing in and through his people empowers God's leader to represent him with wisdom and honor. The Church is foreshadowed in God's exalted purpose to bring glory to himself by saving a new humanity through his covenant with Abraham. Through its worship, witness, and good works, the Church through the ages displays the unity, holiness, universality, and apostolicity of its communion. In the Church, God displays his kingdom life and shares his offer of grace to the world.

This is the Mentor's Guide for TUMI's Capstone Module 16 English course, Doing Justice and Loving Mercy: Compassion Ministries, Mentor's Guilde, which is one of 16 modules in the Capstone Curriculum. This book is intended to be purchased by TUMI satellites, mentors, or site coordinators for use within a TUMI Satellite. The Quizzes, Final Exam, and Answer Keys for this module can be found on the TUMI Satellite Gateway (this is available to all approved TUMI satellites). The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI) is a ministry of World Impact, Inc. TUMI Satellites are a part of the TUMI Network, where leaders are developed in the local church using TUMI's curriculum and training system. As disciples of Christ in the city, we are responsible to display the life of the Kingdom to come in the midst of our churches and through our lifestyles and ministries of compassion to others. This module, Doing Justice and Loving Mercy: Compassion Ministries, highlights the ways in which we both conceive and practice justice and righteousness in the body of Christ and in the world. As ambassadors of Christ, it is critical that we understand the richness of the biblical insights around this subject, as well as explore the possible ways in which we as believers and Christian ministers can demonstrate the love and justice of the Kingdom where we live. We begin our study by defining the concept of the world from a biblical point of view, and assess the different ways in theological tradition that church/world relationships have been understood in the history of the Church. We see how the notion that all human beings are made in the image of God (imago Dei) can greatly empower us to take seriously our obligation to do justice and love mercy in our urban communities. We also consider the priority of demonstrating justice and mercy in the Church of Christ and to those who are outside the faith. The Church serves both as the locus (place) of God's working as well as the agent (ambassador) through whom he works. This course provides a simple yet effective approach Christians can use to organize as we seek the Lord's will to minister mercy and justice in our urban neighborhoods. We illustrate this kingdom theology by calling city believers to live as world Christians striving to think globally but acting locally. We briefly cover several contemporary issues of ethical significance for urban believers: the issues of poverty and oppression, the protection of the environment, the oft-misunderstood notion of diversity, and finally the themes of violence and war.

This is the Mentor's Guide for TUMI's Capstone Module 15 English course, The Equipping Ministry, which is one of 16 modules in the Capstone Curriculum. This book is intended to be purchased by TUMI satellites, mentors, or site coordinators for use within a TUMI Satellite. The Quizzes, Final Exam, and Answer Keys for this module can be found on the TUMI Satellite Gateway (this is available to all approved TUMI satellites). The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI) is a ministry of World Impact, Inc. TUMI Satellites are a part of the TUMI Network, where leaders are developed in the local church using TUMI's curriculum and training system. The ministry of the Word of God lies at the heart of the equipping ministry. Paul tells the Ephesians that God has given the Church apostles, prophets, evangelists, and pastors and teachers in order that they might equip the saints for the work of the ministry, for building up the body of Christ (Eph. 4.11-12). There is no precedent for seeing a church as having a single minister: truly, all believers in Christ are ministers of the grace of God, and pastors are assigned to equip them. As believers we hold to the universal priesthood of believers (1 Pet. 2.8-9), in the universal ministry of the gifts of the Spirit (1 Cor. 12.1-11), and the universal functioning of the members of the body of Christ (Rom. 12.3-8). This module focuses on the role of Christian leaders to equip the saints through the ministry of preaching and teaching. We first consider the ministry of proclamation (kerygma) and then highlight dimensions of the ministry of teaching (didache). In each section, we carefully define the critical distinctiveness of the ministries respectively, noting their differences and similarities in nurturing the body of Christ. We explore both as seen in Jesus' and the apostles' work, and examine the elements involved in the call to preach and to teach. We pay careful attention to the role that character plays in both, and highlight the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the equipping ministries together. We close our study by providing the tried method for effective preaching and teaching, i.e., how to plan, deliver, and follow up the Word preached and taught. As communicators of the Word of God, we must first establish contact with hearers, communicate the content of the Word clearly and boldly, and make connections with the truth of the message and the lives of the audience, proclaiming all in dependence on the Holy Spirit.

This is the Mentor's Guide for TUMI's Capstone Module 1 English course, Conversion and Calling, which is one of 16 modules in the Capstone Curriculum. This book is intended to be purchased by TUMI satellites, mentors, or site coordinators for use within a TUMI Satellite. The Quizzes, Final Exam, and Answer Keys for this module can be found on the TUMI Satellite Gateway (this is available to all approved TUMI satellites). The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI) is a ministry of World Impact, Inc. TUMI Satellites are a part of the TUMI Network, where leaders are developed in the local church using TUMI's curriculum and training system. Without question, the most dynamic spiritual force in the Church is the Spirit-inspired and illumined Word of God, the Holy Scriptures. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we affirm our deep belief in the creative, convicting, converting, and calling power of the Word of God. To understand the wonderful blessing of conversion and calling, we will need to critically evaluate the place of the Word of God in the Church. This module highlights the dynamic power of the Word of God to both convert the lost and secure the called into the full will of God. We begin with a discussion of how the Bible understands itself to be in fact the very Word of God, inspired by the "breath of God," the Holy Spirit. Through his ministry through the Holy Scriptures, we understand that the Word of God plays a pivotal role in the regeneration of the lost person; through the Word, the Spirit convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. The Word of God converts us; it is a Word that brings new life, and that is synonymous with the Gospel of Jesus. It is the Word which causes us to be "born again," to experience the washing of regeneration, and renewal of the Holy Spirit, producing in those who believe very concrete signs of God's renewing power. Finally, we see how this Word calls us out of darkness into new life in Christ. We explore the concept of metanoia, that is, repentance toward God, and to faith (pistis). The Word of God produces faith in Jesus Christ, the Lord and Savior who saves, delivers, and rescues the believer from the penalty, power, and presence of sin.