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 12, Part 2, Characteristics of False Prophets

In this lesson I have addressed in depth the characteristics of false prophets (while most of these characteristics also can be applied at other false ministries as well).

Lesson 12, Part 1, The Ministry of a Prophet

I give a Biblical background to the ministry of the prophet, starting from the Old Testament. A reflection about the differences of the OT prophet and the NT prophet based on the different covenants.

Lesson 11, Part 2, The Ministry of an Apostle

The. continuation of lesson 1, with relevant and very practical applications relating to the Biblical principles and characteristics of an apostolic ministry. I derive these examples from the many years of ministry in the planting of churches and the start and forming of a church planting network.

Lesson 11, Part 1, The Ministry of an Apostle

We look in depth to the office / ministry of the apostle described in Ephesians chapter 4 as being part of the five-fold ministry given to the Church. We look at the role of an apostle and compare the calling and functions of an apostle with the other offices (prophet, evangelist, teacher and pastor/shepherd). I give arguments against those who believe that these five offices were not needed anymore after the Early Church.
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