Exponential Conference Notes- Robert Coleman

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Exponential Conference in Orlando, Florida. Here are some of my notes from a session with Robert Coleman:

Matthew 28: 18-20, the Great Commission, is God's plan to redeem the world for His glory.

8 Fundamental Principles in Jesus' Lifestyle:
1. Incarnation- Become a servant
Serving others brings opportunities to disciple; find where people hurt and need help (a shepherd goes after lost sheep)
2. Selection- Look for disciples
Notice receptive people around you; concentrate on a few serious leaders
3. Association- Build a relationship
Seek ways for casual fellowship; arrange times for prayer and study of the Bible; occasionally have extended periods of reflection together
4. Consecration- Teach obedience
Stress the outworking of faith; follow the way of the cross
5. Demonstration- Lead by example
Let them see your priorities and values lived; take them with you in ministry
6. Delegation- Involve in ministry
Make reasonable assignments; utilize their gifts and talents; give more demanding tasks as they grow in grace and knowledge
7. Supervision- Monitor their progress
Have frequent times of review; work on attitudes and character traits; affirm strengths and self-worth
8. Multiplication- Expect reproduction
Followers become like their leader; develop the vision of the coming kingdom; dream with them about their role in the harvest

Great Quote Thursday

If discipleship doesn't lead to multiplication and reproduction, it's not really discipleship- Robert Coleman

Point for the Day

Have questions about the future? Jesus says, "Trust Me" (Acts 1:7).

Point for the Day

Since we've not reached the "end of the age", the Great Commission is still in effect (Matthew 28:18-20).

Exponential Pre-Conference Notes (Continued)

Last week I attended the Exponential Conference in Orlando, Florida. Here are some of my notes from the Pre-Conference Discipleship track led by Discipleship.org:

Jim Putman
The win is disciples not converts.
Need to go deeper? Feed yourself.
Lots of guys are great speakers and can draw a crowd but they can't make disciples who make disciples.
5 levels of spiritual growth:
1. Spiritually dead (unbelief)
2. Spiritual infant (ignorance; they just don't know)
3. Spiritual child (never confuse number of years with maturity)
4. Spiritual young adult (focusing on God and others; serving)
5. Spiritual adult (a disciple maker)

Bobby Harrington
Discipleship must multiply or there is a failure to launch.
If we're not making spiritual adults, we're likely not making disciples.
Discipleship is not biblical without an emphasis on multiplication.
By not multiplying and reproducing, we embarrass Jesus.
How does the Jesus I believe in and the Gospel I preach determine the person I am and the disciples I make?

Robert Coleman
If discipleship doesn't lead to multiplication and reproduction, it's not really discipleship.

Exponential Pre-Conference Notes

Last week I attended the Exponential Conference in Orlando, Florida. Here are some of my notes from the Pre-Conference Discipleship track led by Discipleship.org:

Bill Hull-
Discipleship isn't about making disciples. Discipleship is about Jesus.

Jeff Vanderstelt-
The sacrifice of Christ redeemed my past, directs my present and secured my future.
We want people to not just believe a message but to submit to a Lord.
Everyone who is a Christian is a minister.

Robby Gallaty-
Knowing Christ leads to loving Christ leads to obeying Christ
Believing right leads to behaving right
Get into the Word until the Word gets into you
When people don't know what to do, they don't do anything at all.

More Parkerisms and Turnerisms

Raising two sons, 10 and 6, means we have lots of fun conversations in our home. Here are some more:

Me: Guys, how about Pop Tarts for breakfast?
Turner: You're learning.

While I was trimming bushes-
Parker: Daddy, I want to help now.
Me: Okay, sure.
Parker: But only for 5 or 10 minutes.
Me: I'll take it.

After he explained the difference between vowels and consonants-
Me: Wow, Turner! Did you learn all of this in first grade?
Turner: No, I just know it in my brain.