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In
the New Testament, we see that an Apostle develops the patterns that
others follow. The Apostle Paul was perhaps the most well known wise Master
Builder, who developed the building pattern that others followed and reproduced
with fruitful results. God blesses those who follow such a pattern.
Those who don’t follow an established pattern will likely end up sowing in a
divisive pattern that will cause confusion and division within that church
body.
God
uses patterns to construct creation. 24 hours a day, 4 seasons, 12 months, 7
days a week, etc.
He
gave first apostles, secondarily prophets, etc
► There are gift patterns 1
Corinthians 12:8-11(NKJV)
For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the
word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same
Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the
working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits,
to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of
tongues. But one and the same Spirit works all these things,
distributing to each one individually as He wills.
► There are fruit patterns Galatians
5:22-23 (NKJV)
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no
law.
► There were 12 Tribes of Israel, who multiplied into a new nation
► There were 12 Apostles, who propagated the new faith
Patterns identify our Core
Values.
► Because, they establish Order, thereby leading
people to Truth, which will lead them to a greater level of Anointing.
► They provide a vehicle to train others: fruitfulness
for the Kingdom.
New
members and upcoming leaders will be trained to follow the pattern as they
engage in ministry. As we grow and leadership advances through the ranks, the
pattern normally diminishes, which can cause the vision to degenerate and
therefore periodic teaching will take place so we can be refocused to the
pattern that supports the vision and mission of the church.
To Uphold our Core Values and maintain our God-given
focus, everyone should be taught to understand and follow our pattern of:
► Order of worship
► Get Connected Groups
► Leadership Development
► Interchurch Ministry
► Communication
► Discipleship
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