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2 2 Corinthians 5:9 10 (NIV) 9 So we make it our goal to please Him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad (evil). 2

3 Two Agendas / Fundamental Issues :- 1. The type of PERSON WHO am I becoming? 2. The fulfillment of His PURPOSE through that person Am I fulfilling God s CALL AND PURPOSE for my life? 3

4 God is looking for a certain type of PERSON Who am I becoming? This relates to our Core-Being Our Core-Being comprise : I. Our Character II. Our Personal Baggage Our Core-Being determines our Conduct 4

5 Our Conduct comprise :- 1. Our underlying ATTITUDES in terms of the way we posture and in body language 2. Our actual BEHAVIOUR in terms of the way we relate, act and respond to others Our Conduct reflects our inner values / convictions 5

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7 To live a life pleasing to God. Fulfilling God s Call & Purpose for me is My Personal Ministry We can only give of what we have Ministry requires Faith that pleases God This comes from the outflow of a rich and strong spirit-man 7

8 Goals To Build faith Issues regarding: Spiritual Life Spiritual Growth Spiritual Maturity Set goals for spiritual disciplines To build our Spiritual Hinterland - Our Spiritual Capacity Otherwise : soul-fatigue burnout! 8

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10 Guidelines in Goal-Setting Operational Goals must be: S pirit led and specific Measurable A ttainable R ealistic T ime-targeted 10

11 Personal Goals To Build Faith 1. WORD intake Romans 10:17 Matthew 4:4 11

12 Personal Goals To Build Faith 2. My P RAYER- L IFE Ephesians 6:18 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Luke 18:1, 8 12

13 Personal Goals To Build Faith 3. A CCOUNTABILITY 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 Hebrews 13:17 13

14 Personal Goals To Build Faith 4. C OVERING 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 Hebrews 13:17 14

15 Personal Goals To Build Faith 5. The T ITHE Malachi 3:10 15

16 Personal Goals To Build Faith 6. My H OUSEHOLD A. My marriage B. My children 1 Peter 4:17 16

17 Personal Goals To Build Faith 7. I NTELLECTUAL Goals I plan to read: I plan to stay connected to / with 1 Peter 3:15 Develop a Christian - Biblical Worldview 17

18 Personal Goals To Build Faith 8. P HYSICAL H EALTH Goals a. I plan to exercise: 1 Tim 4:8 b. Look into my diet & nutrition : 18

19 Personal Goals To Build Faith 9. F INANCIAL Goals: 1 Timothy 5:8 19

20 Ministry Goals To Serve God Serving God in Ministry : No Guilt No Condemnation No Comparison No Competition But Encouragement We serve God from the overflow of our walk with Him Proverbs 4:23 John 7:

21 Ministry Goals To Serve God 1. Know GOD S AGENDA 2. Know MY CALLING, GIFTING & PORTIONS 3. Areas To Set Ministry Goals 21

22 Ministry Goals To Serve God 1. Know God s Agenda The Greatest Commandment The Great Charter The Great Commission 22

23 Serving God 1. Know God s Agenda The Gospel of the Kingdom Of God To influence & impact lives In the World KOSMOS: (Mark 16:15) of the 4 communities we are in In the Home In the Christian Community In the Market Work Place In Society - the largely non-christian world 23

24 Serving God 1. Know God s Agenda EVANGELISM - win the lost MAKE DISCIPLES - testimony of Jesus Matthew 28:20 Revelation 19:10 24

25 Serving God 1. Know God s Agenda A-B-Cs of Personal Evangelism A = Appointment Pray for Divine Appointment B = Boldness Pray for Courage & Wisdom C = Converse & Confess The Lord 25

26 Serving God 2. Know My Calling, Gifting & Portions Your Mission in life Is related to God s call on your life - your personal vision statement Is related to your talents, gifting and personality profiles 26

27 Serving God - 2. Personal Vision Like iron pulled by a magnet: Your Personality Giftings Talents Strengths Experiences Sense of Purpose Calling to the need Vision - it is you Mission to accomplish 27

28 Serving God 2. Know My Calling, Gifting & Portion What is the difference between what you : 2. Want to do 3. Should do 4. Can do? 28

29 Can Do Giftings Talent Skills Competencies Interests Desires Motivation Want To Do Should Do Values Principles Expectation 29

30 To the degree they do not align is the extent of STRESS - GUILT - FRUSTRATION Stress Can Do Stress Want To Do Stress Should Do 30

31 To the degree they do align is the extent of EFFECTIVENESS, PRODUCTIVITY & JOY! Can Do EFFECTIVENESS Want To Do Should Do 31

32 The Ministry of the Believer 3. What are the areas in Ministry the believer should focus to set goals? 32

33 Discipleship The focus of BBTC : the Great Commission The focus of Our Focus : Make Disciples You have to be One to make One Plan to sow into another life Make a difference in someone s life 33

34 Ministry Goals - Discipleship in BBTC INPUT YOU - the believer OUTPUT EDIFY EQUIP via 3 Vehicles : (1) Cell Groups (3) Equipping Tracks (3) Mentoring Relationships Serving Evangelism Missions 34

35 A Life with Purpose PURPOSE VISION CORE VALUES STRATEGY KNOW YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES SET GOALS TO ACHIEVE ABOVE DAILY, WEEKLY, MONTHLY, QUARTERLY PLANS & ACTIVITIES 35

36 Summary - Goals to build your faith :- 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Ephesians 5:18 Be filled with the Spirit Colossians 3:16 Be filled with the Word 36

37 Summary - Goals for Ministry The Ministry of the Believer is : The Greatest Commandment Minister To God The Great Charter Minister To Each Other in the Body 37

38 Summary - Goals for Ministry The Ministry of the Believer is : The Great Commission Minister To The Lost It is all about : influencing, investing and impacting lives 38

39 Goals for Ministry The Ministry of the Believer Matthew 21:28-31 Parable of the Two Sons Doing the Will of the Father 39

40 BBTC Vision Statement To build a dynamic community church, whose Head is the Lord Jesus Christ, whose Help is the Holy Spirit whose focus is the Great Commission to the glory of God the Father. 40

41 The LORD Jesus is building His Church We are His co-labourers Depending on the Lord, we will participate in : The Building Expansion Project Building Lives 41

42 Unity in the Spirit - RESONANCE Will you agree with the vision & direction of the Church? Will you commit to be a part of BBTC? 42

43 Unity in the Spirit Is there RESONANCE in your spirit? If there is : You agree to the direction You will commit yourself You will own the vision You will soil your hands & wet your feet! 43

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