LOCAL CHURCH MINISTRY CLASS 7

MIN 201 - INSTRUCTOR: LEN BALLENGER

THE APOSTOLIC MODEL

I. Understanding the Blueprint of God

A. First Acts of the Holy Spirit Reveal Pattern and Direction [John 16:13]

1. God Gives Plans for His Kingdom

2. God Gives Mentors

B. The Importance of the New Testament Church Model

1. Leadership development

2. Government

3. Reproduction

II. What was the Church at Antioch?

A. Established by those who were “Scattered Abroad” [Acts 11:19]

1. After the Stoning of Stephen [Acts 7]

2. The Persecution of Saul

B. The church for the Jew became the church for the Gentile [Acts11]

C. The Jewish Tradition

D. Cornelius

E. First Characteristics of the Church Clearly Manifested

1. First Place Believers were Called “Christians” [Acts 11:26]

2. Distinct Establishment of Leaders

- Apostles: Barnabas (Acts 11:22)

- Prophets: Agabus (Acts:11:28)

III. The Development of an Apostle

A. Barnabas the Exhorter

1. The Potential is Seen (Acts 9:26-27)

2. The Preparation (Acts 11:25-26)

3. The Separation (Acts 13:1-3)

B. Cutting the Cord

1. The Division Over John Mark (Acts 15:36-41)

2. The Ministry of John Mark (II Timothy 4:9-11)

C. The Missionary Journies

1. Journey One – Galatia (Acts 13 & 14)

2. Journey Two – Macedonia (15, 16, 17, & 18)

3. Journey Three – Asia (18, 19, 20, & 21)

IV. The Work of the Local Church

A. The Spirit’s Call

1. All divine work must be divinely instituted

2. Development of Gifts and Talents

B. Set Apart for Service

V. Calling and Separation

A. Knowing From the Spirit

1. Hearing Gods Voice

2. Obedience

3. Development of the Ministry

B. Knowing By Confirmation

1. Apostles and Prophets

2. Hospitality (divine guidance)

3. Fruit of Labor

C. The Time of Release

VI. The Model Principles of the Church

A. Everyone is Called to Build the Church

B. Everyone will be given Mentors in their Field

C. Everyone has a point of Calling

D. Everyone has a point of Separation