Discipleship and leadership course

Lesson 2, Rooted in Scripture

Today we will look at the importance of being rooted in the Scripture. When studying apostasy or backsliding in the Bible, we find that the most examples of this are found in the book of Judges. While pursuing cultural relevance in our approach to explain the Bible, we find that it is not the answer.

Relevance is a tool; gospel proclamation is the goal. When we pursue relevance as the goal, it leads to a disastrous change in what church is all about! The reality is that the “how” of ministry is shaped by the “who, when and where” of culture, but the “what” is determined by God’s Word. Therefore, culture is the ever-changing context in which we proclaim a biblically faithful, never-changing Gospel!

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Introduction to “What I have learned during my 50 years of Christian Ministry”

Discipleship and Leadership course for Christian Ministry. A once a week, 26 week course in Fridhemskyrkan, Bergsgatan 59, Stockholm. Introduction to the course based on child/siblings/parents concept or servant/co-worker/leader concept as growing into spiritual maturity.

Lesson 1, The Call to Ministry

The call to ministry is based on the life and calling of the prophet Jeremiah. I address the tension between the person Jeremiah and the prophet Jeremiah from Jeremiah Chapter 1. The tension and, at times, internal fight with - and consequences of a calling are part of our journey in following Jesus Christ and His mission for each one of us.

Lesson 3, Following and Leading With Integrity

We dive into the meaning and characteristics of the concept of integrity, and we look at two of the three characters in the Bible who are called men of integrity. David, who is one of them, becomes our foremost example and we follow him in his downhill journey as he allows temptations to lead him away from following God whole halfheartedly.

Lesson 6, Part 2, Perseverance in Ministry

In part 2 of this series I address the subject from the perspective of the apostle Paul. At the end I give a short introduction to how different present generations can be reached through this subject.

Lesson 6, Part 1, Perseverance in Ministry

I address the idea of perseverance and how we in our present day have undermined the ability to persevere in our daily lives. We also look at Rev 2: 1-5, the only instance I found where perseverance is not only considered a positive approach.

Lesson 5, Part 2, Humility and Servanthood

In this video we address a more in-depth look at the final words of the apostle Paul to the elders of the church in Ephesus in Acts chapter 20 which explain servanthood and humility in ministry in the best possible way.

Lesson 5, Part 1, Humility and Servanthood

I address the subject of humility and servanthood, a vastly misunderstood subject. That can bring a lot of discussion and frustration. Especially as we, in the West, are so focused on having and exercising our rights and to pursue the importance of our self-esteem, independence and self-realization. Today we will look at some of these concepts based on a Biblical perspective.
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