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ETS ACADEMY · LESSON 12

Establishing the Church

Teaching points

  • The final chapter emphasizes laying foundations and addressing problems with faith and love. Consider durable practices of care, leadership accountability, teaching, and service.
  • Read the assigned pages in the original workbook. Use the Scripture references to examine the teaching before answering the reflection and knowledge check.

Read in Scripture

  • 1 Peter 5:1–11
  • Ephesians 4:11–16

Reflect

  • What foundations would help a community remain healthy when the founding leader is absent?
  • What does the passage teach, and what is one question you want to explore with a mentor?

Put it into practice

  • Prepare a draft care-and-leadership plan for mentor review, including responsibilities and how concerns will be heard.

Gerald Rowlands · Church Planting Institute / Church Planting International Sources and credits →