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What A Church Really is?

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.A church is a regular gathering of Christians for the purpose of teaching
.In other words, our Lord is telling us to go into the world and gather people together regularly in order to teach them the Word
.The more gatherings and group there are, the more the Great Commission is being fulfilled

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Is Evangelism The Fulfilling Of The Great Commission?

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  • YES, because they have started the process
  • NO, because without the teaching, which comes by establishing churches, the Great Commission will not be truly fulfilled
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THE WORKS OF CHURCH PLANTERS

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  1. The Great White Throne. Rev 20:11-13
    - The Book of Life
    - The Book of Works
  2. The Judgement Seat of Christ. 2Cor 5:9-10
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How many churches were there in the new testament?

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The Jerusalem Church and the Antioch Church

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List 3 Things Everyone Should Know About The Jerusalem Church

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  1. The Jerusalem Church was the first church
  2. The important people were based in the Jerusalem Church. Even the Apostles were based in this church
  3. They were the church that had the first instructions from Jesus to go to the entire world
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List 3 Things Everyone Should Know About The Jerusalem Church apart from these 2:

  1. The Jerusalem Church was the first church
  2. The important people were based in the Jerusalem Church. Even the Apostles were based in this church
  3. They were the church that had the first instructions from Jesus to go to the entire world
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  1. They were a very prosperous and flourishing church. Acts 4:34-35
  2. They had great growth in the church. Acts 2:41
  3. There was great unity in the church. Acts 2:44
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List 2 Things Everyone Should Know About The Jerusalem Church apart from these 6:

  1. The Jerusalem Church was the first church
  2. The important people were based in the Jerusalem Church. Even the Apostles were based in this church
  3. They were the church that had the first instructions from Jesus to go to the entire world
  4. They were a very prosperous and flourishing church. Acts 4:34-35
  5. They had great growth in the church. Acts 2:41
  6. There was great unity in the church. Acts 2:44
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  1. God gave them victory over every problem and difficulty encountered. E.g. Peter and John were released from the custody of the chief priest and elders. Acts 5:17-19
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List 3 Things Everyone Should Know About The Jerusalem Church apart from these 6:

  1. The Jerusalem Church was the first church
  2. The important people were based in the Jerusalem Church. Even the Apostles were based in this church
  3. They were the church that had the first instructions from Jesus to go to the entire world
  4. They were a very prosperous and flourishing church. Acts 4:34-35
  5. They had great growth in the church. Acts 2:41
  6. There was great unity in the church. Acts 2:44
  7. There was great unity in the church. Acts 2:44
  8. God gave them victory over every problem and difficulty encountered. E.g. Peter and John were released from the custody of the chief priest and elders. Acts 5:17-19
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  1. The power of God was greatly manifested in the church. In the book of Acts, people who lied to the pastors died instantly. Acts 5:3,5
  2. Unlike many churches today, they cared for the poor. Acts 4:35
  3. But they did not obey the instruction of church planting until catastrophe struck. Act 8:1; 7:59; 14:22
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List 3 Things You Should Know About The Antioch Church

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  1. The Church in Antioch became the most important church in the New Testament. Acts 11:19
  2. It was in the Antioch Church that the believers were first called ‘Christians’. Acts 11:26
  3. The first recorded revival took place at the Antioch Church. Acts 11:22
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List 3 Things You Should Know About The Antioch Church
apart from:

  1. The Church in Antioch became the most important church in the New Testament. Acts 11:19
  2. It was in the Antioch Church that the believers were first called ‘Christians’. Acts 11:26
  3. The first recorded revival took place at the Antioch Church. Acts 11:22
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  1. Barnabas decided to get Paul to join.
  2. The Apostle Paul made the Antioch Church is home church.
  3. There were many Prophets and Missionary-minded people in the Antioch Church. Acts 13:1
  4. The Antioch Church obeyed the voice of the Holy Spirit without delay. Acts 13:2
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If God became man…

Give 4 Suggestions For God

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  1. Perhaps God would set up several large universities.
  2. Perhaps God would build the biggest hospital to cater for many sick people.
  3. Perhaps God would provide potable water for thousands of villages
  4. Perhaps God would construct the largest hydroelectric dam to provide electricity.
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If God became man…
Give 5 Suggestions For God apart from these:
1. Perhaps God would set up several large universities.
2. Perhaps God would build the biggest hospital to cater for many sick people.
3. Perhaps God would provide potable water for thousands of villages
4. Perhaps God would construct the largest hydroelectric dam to provide electricity.

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  1. Perhaps God would set up relief centres for the refugees and displaced children of the world.
  2. If God became a man, perhaps He would build many orphanages.
  3. If God became a man He would probably set up great businesses so that He would finance the work of God.
  4. If God became a man, He would build schools to cater for all children of school-going age.
  5. If God became a man, He would join some political parties in order to gain influence to help the world.
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List 4 Differences Between Preaching And Teaching

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a. When the Word comes to us by preaching, our souls are ministered to.
b. When the Word comes to us by teaching, our minds are largely involved in receiving.
c. Teaching has a more lasting effect than preaching does.
d. Teaching is sometimes more difficult to assimilate. Preaching enters quickly but fades quickly.

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List 4 Differences Between Preaching And Teaching apart from these:
a. When the Word comes to us by preaching, our souls are ministered to.

b. When the Word comes to us by teaching, our minds are largely involved in receiving.
c. Teaching has a more lasting effect than preaching does.
d. Teaching is sometimes more difficult to assimilate. Preaching enters quickly but fades quickly

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e. Preaching is moving and stirring.
f. Preaching is more outwardly impressive than teaching.
g. Teaching is not as popular as preaching.
h. Most people think that a preacher is more powerful a man of God compared to a teacher.
i. Teachers usually have churches that grows steadily.

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List 3 Things You Should Know About The Tent Ministry

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  1. The Tent Ministry is actually the Lay Ministry
  2. It is possible to combine secular work with the ministry . 1Cor 9:14
  3. The best New Testament example of the Tent Ministry is Apostle Paul. The best Old Testament example is the Prophet Daniel
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List 3 Things You Should Know About The Tent Ministry apart from these:

  1. The Tent Ministry is actually the Lay Ministry
  2. It is possible to combine secular work with the ministry . 1Cor 9:14
  3. The best New Testament example of the Tent Ministry is Apostle Paul. The best Old Testament example is the Prophet Daniel
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“4. Sometimes it is the will of God for you to be in a tent minister and sometimes it is the will of God to be in full time ministry. Phil 4:12

  1. The Tent Ministry will be prominent in the last days. Acts 18:3-4
  2. Paul practised the Tent Ministry so that others would follow his example. 2Thes 3:7-9
  3. The Tent Ministry can be as fruitful as the full time ministry.
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LIST 3 WAYS ON HOW AND WHEN TO FLOW IN THE TENT MINISTRY

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  1. When it is the only way you can live in certain geographical locations and do the ministry.
  2. The Tent Ministry helps you avoid becoming a burden. 2Thes 3:8
  3. The Tent Ministry will enable you to survive in ministry without being paid by the church. 2Thes 3:8
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LIST 3 WAYS ON HOW AND WHEN TO FLOW IN THE TENT MINISTRY APART FROM THESE:

  1. When it is the only way you can live in certain geographical locations and do the ministry.
  2. The Tent Ministry helps you avoid becoming a burden. 2Thes 3:8
  3. The Tent Ministry will enable you to survive in ministry without being paid by the church. 2Thes 3:8
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  1. The Tent Ministry enables you to be free from all men. 1Cor 9:19
  2. The Tent Ministry enables you to enter the ministry whether finances permit it or not. 1Cor 9:16-18
  3. The Tent Ministry ensures that you play a part in this great ministry. 1Cor 9:23
  4. Some people are able to relate better with unpaid ministers of the gospel who maintain their secular jobs
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List Four Ways That Paying Pastors Can Hinder The Ministry

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a. Building projects are slowed down or stopped.
b. The church cannot buy the equipment it needs.
c. Missionaries cannot be sent out.
d. Immature church members who do not understand why pastors should be paid certain amount of money could cause trouble in a new church

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LIST 3 WAYS ON HOW AND WHEN TO FLOW IN THE TENT MINISTRY APART FROM THESE:

  1. When it is the only way you can live in certain geographical locations and do the ministry.
  2. The Tent Ministry helps you avoid becoming a burden. 2Thes 3:8
  3. The Tent Ministry will enable you to survive in ministry without being paid by the church. 2Thes 3:8
  4. The Tent Ministry enables you to be free from all men. 1Cor 9:19
  5. The Tent Ministry enables you to enter the ministry whether finances permit it or not. 1Cor 9:16-18
  6. The Tent Ministry ensures that you play a part in this great ministry. 1Cor 9:23
  7. Some people are able to relate better with unpaid ministers of the gospel who maintain their secular jobs
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  1. To flow in the Tent Ministry, you need to be sacrificial. 1Kings 22:31, 1Cor 9:1-18
  2. Selfishness is the greatest hindrance to the Tent Ministry. Phil 2:20-21
  3. Laziness is another great hindrance to the tent minister
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LIST 3 WAYS ON HOW AND WHEN TO FLOW IN THE TENT MINISTRY APART FROM THESE:

  1. When it is the only way you can live in certain geographical locations and do the ministry.
  2. The Tent Ministry helps you avoid becoming a burden. 2Thes 3:8
  3. The Tent Ministry will enable you to survive in ministry without being paid by the church. 2Thes 3:8
  4. The Tent Ministry enables you to be free from all men. 1Cor 9:19
  5. The Tent Ministry enables you to enter the ministry whether finances permit it or not. 1Cor 9:16-18
  6. The Tent Ministry ensures that you play a part in this great ministry. 1Cor 9:23
  7. Some people are able to relate better with unpaid ministers of the gospel who maintain their secular jobs
  8. To flow in the Tent Ministry, you need to be sacrificial. 1Kings 22:31, 1Cor 9:1-18
  9. Selfishness is the greatest hindrance to the Tent Ministry. Phil 2:20-21
  10. Laziness is another great hindrance to the tent minister
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  1. Use a lot of wisdom when practising the T ent Ministry. Matt 10:16, John 3:1-2
  2. Become a financial support by engaging in the Tent Ministry. Acts 20:35
  3. The Tent Ministry fights idleness in the church. 2Thes 3:11, Ps 131:1
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Paul’s downward opinion of himself

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  1. First, he saw himself as not being inferior to any of the apostles. 2Cor 12:11”
  2. He later considered himself as the least of these same apostles. 1Cor 15:9
  3. He stopped comparing himself with the apostles and likens himself to the least of the saints. Eph 3:8
  4. He concluded that he was the chief of sinners. 1Tim 1:15
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Daniel had three jobs. List them

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  • He was a Member of Parliament for the Babylonian Province. Dan 2:48
  • He was the Second Vice President to Belsahzzar. Dan 5:29
  • He was the Prime Minister during the rule of Darius. Dan 6:1-2
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Give 4 definitions of the word “AQUAR”

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  • The destruction or removal of generative organs
  • To have non-functioning organs
  • To be barren or sterile
  • The land is dead to any kind of seed
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Give 4 definitions of the word “OSTER”

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  • To inclose
  • To hold back and to maintain
  • To close up
  • To restrain and retain
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Give 3 definitions of the word “TSIYAH”

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  • being parched or barren
  • It speaks of drought
  • A dry land or wilderness
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Give 2 definitions of the word “STEIRAS”

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  • To be stiff and unnatural

- It speaks of sterility and barenness

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What does the bible means by the word “Stiffness”

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Speaks of people who are unyielding and disobedient to the word of God

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What characteristics does stiffness people are more likely to show

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  • Such people love to look distinguished and diplomatic

- Sometimes they pretend to be spiritual but in reality they are not

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Give 3 definitions of the word “ARGOS”

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  • Inactive
  • Unemployed lazy and useless
  • Being idle, slow and barren
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Give 5 definitions of Barrenness

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  1. To be barren means to be unfruitful.
  2. To be barren means to be sterile.
  3. To be barren means to be childless, heirless and issueless.
  4. Barrenness means you are non-produtive.
  5. To be barren means to be deficient in production.
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Give 5 definitions of Barrenness apart from these:

  1. To be barren means to be unfruitful.
  2. To be barren means to be sterile.
  3. To be barren means to be childless, heirless and issueless.
  4. Barrenness means you are non-produtive.
  5. To be barren means to be deficient in production.
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  1. Barrenness means you are not conceiving at all or producing at all.
  2. A barren person is someone who produces in very small quantities.
  3. A barren land is a wasteland”
  4. Barren trees do not produce normal fruit.
  5. Barrenness speacks of blesckness
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Give 5 definitions of Barrenness apart from these:

  1. To be barren means to be unfruitful.
  2. To be barren means to be sterile.
  3. To be barren means to be childless, heirless and issueless.
  4. Barrenness means you are non-produtive.
  5. To be barren means to be deficient in production.
  6. Barrenness means you are not conceiving at all or producing at all.
  7. A barren person is someone who produces in very small quantities.
  8. A barren land is a wasteland”
  9. Barren trees do not produce normal fruit.
  10. Barrenness speacks of blesckness
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  1. To be barren is to be depleted.
  2. To be barren is to be deserted.
  3. Barrenness speacks af dryness.
  4. A barren thing can be described as not being copious.
  5. A barren land is a scanty land
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Give 5 definitions of Barrenness apart from these:

  1. To be barren means to be unfruitful.
  2. To be barren means to be sterile.
  3. To be barren means to be childless, heirless and issueless.
  4. Barrenness means you are non-produtive.
  5. To be barren means to be deficient in production.
  6. Barrenness means you are not conceiving at all or producing at all.
  7. A barren person is someone who produces in very small quantities.
  8. A barren land is a wasteland”
  9. Barren trees do not produce normal fruit.
  10. Barrenness speacks of blesckness
  11. To be barren is to be depleted.
  12. To be barren is to be deserted.
  13. Barrenness speacks af dryness.
  14. A barren thing can be described as not being copious.
  15. A barren land is a scanty land
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  1. Barrenness is sometimes dullness.
  2. A barren individual does not produce after his kind.
  3. Barrenness speaks of wanting or nedding the power of conception.
  4. Barren places are impoverished.
  5. Barren places are un-tillable
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List 5 ways that barrenness can exist in the church

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  1. If there is no growth in the number of church members.
  2. If there are no converts or, no growth in the number of converts.
  3. If there is no growth in church attendance.
  4. If there is no growth in the number of full time staff.
  5. If there is no baptism or, no growth in the number on people baptised
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List 5 ways that barrenness can exist in the church apart from these:

  1. If there is no growth in the number of church members.
  2. If there are no converts or, no growth in the number of converts.
  3. If there is no growth in church attendance.
  4. If there is no growth in the number of full time staff.
  5. If there is no baptism or, no growth in the number on people baptised
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  1. If there is the absence of healing and miracles.
  2. If there is no growth in the number of leaders in the church.
  3. If there is no growth in the knowledge of God.
  4. If there is no growth in the depth of relationships.
  5. If there is no growth in the number of visions and dreams given by the Holy Spirit or none at all
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List 5 ways that barrenness can exist in the church apart from these:

  1. If there is no growth in the number of church members.
  2. If there are no converts or, no growth in the number of converts.
  3. If there is no growth in church attendance.
  4. If there is no growth in the number of full time staff.
  5. If there is no baptism or, no growth in the number on people baptised
  6. If there is the absence of healing and miracles.
  7. If there is no growth in the number of leaders in the church.
  8. If there is no growth in the knowledge of God.
  9. If there is no growth in the depth of relationships.
  10. If there is no growth in the number of visions and dreams given by the Holy Spirit or none at all
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  1. If there is no programme to send put missionaries or, to increase the number of missionaries sent out.
  2. If there is no growth in the finances of the church.
  3. If there is no increase in the number of scriptures you know.
  4. If there is no growth in your experience in the ministry.
  5. If there is the absence of or, no growth in the outreaches of the church
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List 5 ways that barrenness can exist in the church apart from these:

  1. If there is no growth in the number of church members.
  2. If there are no converts or, no growth in the number of converts.
  3. If there is no growth in church attendance.
  4. If there is no growth in the number of full time staff.
  5. If there is no baptism or, no growth in the number on people baptised
  6. If there is the absence of healing and miracles.
  7. If there is no growth in the number of leaders in the church.
  8. If there is no growth in the knowledge of God.
  9. If there is no growth in the depth of relationships.
  10. If there is no growth in the number of visions and dreams given by the Holy Spirit or none at all
  11. If there is no programme to send put missionaries or, to increase the number of missionaries sent out.
  12. If there is no growth in the finances of the church.
  13. If there is no increase in the number of scriptures you know.
  14. If there is no growth in your experience in the ministry.
  15. If there is the absence of or, no growth in the outreaches of the church
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  1. If there is no growth in the length or depth of your prayer or no prayer at all.
  2. If there is no increase in challenges and mountains to overcome.
  3. If there is no challenge and inspiration to a greater vision.
  4. If there is no growth in understanding.
  5. If there is no growth in fellowships and branches
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List 4 ways on how to fight different kinds of barrenness

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  1. Do not transfer the duty of outreach and church planting to anyone else. Gen 16:1-2
  2. Do not reject the prophetic word. Gen 18:12
  3. Believe in God, His prophets and in the preaching of the word. Gen 17:15
  4. Take the practical steps that lead to fruitfulness even if it looks like something for younger people. Gen 21:2-3
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List 3 things everyone should know about familiarity

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  1. Familiarity means to know someone or something very well in such a way as to cause you to lose your admiration, respect and sense of awe.
  2. Familiarity was the cause of Michal’s barrenness.
  3. Familiarity is still the cause of spiritual barrenness in Christians today.
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List 4 things everyone should know about familiarity apart from these:

  1. Familiarity means to know someone or something very well in such a way as to cause you to lose your admiration, respect and sense of awe.
  2. Familiarity was the cause of Michal’s barrenness.
  3. Familiarity is still the cause of spiritual barrenness in Christians today.
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  1. Familiarity is the greatest block to receiving God’s power from God’s men.
  2. No matter how great the gift of God, it is neutralised by familiarity. Mark 6:1-3,5
  3. Moses who commanded a pillar of fire by night and a pillar of cloud by day could not impress his own sister Miriam (because of familiarity). Num 12:1-2
  4. Familiarity craves out a road of ministry for anointed people
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List Four Groups That Often Suffer From Familiarity

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  1. Colleagues
  2. Relatives
  3. Pastors’ Wives
  4. Close friends and associates. 2 Samuel 6:20, Num 12:1, Ps 41:9
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List 6 Signs Of Familiarity

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  1. Often sitting at the back of the church.
  2. Yawning
  3. Sleeping During Preaching.
  4. Not buying or listening to tapes
  5. Not buying and reading the books written by your man of God.
  6. Discussing the background of the man of God. Luke 4:28, Luke 4:32
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List 6 Signs Of Familiarity apart from these:

  1. Often sitting at the back of the church.
  2. Yawning
  3. Sleeping During Preaching.
  4. Not buying or listening to tapes
  5. Not buying and reading the books written by your man of God.
  6. Discussing the background of the man of God. Luke 4:28, Luke 4:32
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  1. Discussing the family issues of the man of God. Mark 6:3
  2. Fault finding and magnifying faults.
  3. Evaluating and rating men of God.
  4. Not believing the man of God’s advice.
  5. Having no regard for the anointing. 1Cor 15:42-43, Matthew 5:39-42,
    • Elisha was sick but anointed. 2Kings 13:14-19, 1Sam 6:7b
    • Dead but anointed. 2Kings 13:20-21
  6. Not honouring or appreciating the man of God
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List 7 ways out on barrenness

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  • The Church Planting Ministries of Paul and Barnabas. Acts 13:1-4
  • The Ministry of Hannah. 1Sam 1:13
  • The Ministry of Elijah. 1Kings 18:41-46, Zech 10:1
  • The Ministry of Jacob. Gen 32:24
  • The Ministry of Moses. Ex 17:8-12
  • The Jerusalem Church. Acts 4:23,24,30,31
  • The Ministry of Jesus Christ. Heb 5:7, Luke 22:44
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What Are The Processes that a Missionary/ Church Planter Will Go Through When You Send Him to Plant Churches?

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  1. The falling process. Luke 1:80
  2. Dying
  • The development of a personal relationship with God.
  • The development of humility. Matthew 18:3, John 3:30
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List 4 reasons Why Obedience is Better (Greater) than Sacrifice?

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  1. It is Greater to obey without fully understanding than it is to sacrifice. John 7:17
  2. It is better to obey a command that you would naturally not do than it is to sacrifice. Luke 22:42
  3. It is better to obey instructions you do not agree with than it is to sacrifice. Gen 22:1-3
  4. It is better to obey humbling commands than it is to sacrifice. Phil 2:8
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List 4 reasons Why Obedience is Better (Greater) than Sacrifice apart from these:

  1. It is Greater to obey without fully understanding than it is to sacrifice. John 7:17
  2. It is better to obey a command that you would naturally not do than it is to sacrifice. Luke 22:42
  3. It is better to obey instructions you do not agree with than it is to sacrifice. Gen 22:1-3
  4. It is better to obey humbling commands than it is to sacrifice. Phil 2:8
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  1. It is better to obey instructions that don’t require your wisdom than it is to sacrifice. Matth 10:9-10
  2. It takes greater faithfulness and diligence to perform duties that do not appear urgent or important. Matthew 28:19-20, 1Thes 5:17
  3. The consequence of obeying “or disobeying one little instruction can be so great that no sacrifice could ever compensate. Rom 5:18, Phil 4:12
    - The disobedience of Saul. Isaiah 1:11
    - The disobedience of Joshua. Num 33:55, Josh 11:18-23
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List 3 Things Every Church Planter Should Know about the Priestly Ministry

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  1. We are priests unto the Lord. 1 Peter 2:9, Rev 1:6
  2. The prayers we offer are incense to the Lord. Ps 141:2, Rev 8:4
  3. The priest ministers TO the Lord and not FOR the Lord. Heb 8:3
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List 4 Things Every Church Planter Should Know about the Priestly Ministry

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  1. There is a need for perpetual incense (unceasing prayer) to be offered unto the Lord. Ex 30:7-8
  2. A priest sins when he does not offer the incense of prayer. 1 Sam 12:23
  3. A priest is able to save (or cause salvation) by intersession. Heb 7:25
  4. Great miracles happen to the priest as he performs his priestly duty. Luke 1:5-23, 57
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Give 2 reasons why people fear to start churches

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  • People fear to start a church because they do not know how to pioneer new work.
  • The art of beginning a church is the art of witnessing, following-up and gathering sheep together
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Give 4 ways on how to be a motivational leader

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  • First, encourage yourself. 1 Sam 30:6
  • Encourage the people. Job 8:7, Eccl 7:8, Zech 4:10, Eph 2:20
  • Be bold and shameless in your preaching. Luke 11:8
  • Witnessing and Follow-up. Gal 6:7
53
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Give 3 ways to avoid mistakes as a leader

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  • Do not hurriedly appoint people to leadership positions.
  • Do not be discouraged because of fluctuating attendance.
  • Do not rent an expensive hall.
54
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list 4 things you do not need as a leader

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  • A complimentary card or briefcase to build a Mega Church
  • A constitution is not vital in the early stages.
  • A church logo is not important, neither is a church flag.
  • Initially, it may not be necessary to register a church
55
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List three Keys to Planting a Network of Churches

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  1. Teaching on how to do the work of ministry.
  2. Teaching on loyalty.
  3. Teaching on church administration.
56
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List 3 Advantages of a Network of Churches

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  1. History has proved that the network of churches or branches is very successful.
  2. There are several well-known networks of churches in the world today.
  3. History has shown that belonging to a network of churches can give rise to very stable congregations.
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List 5 Advantages of a Network of Churches apart from these:

  1. History has proved that the network of churches or branches is very successful.
  2. There are several well-known networks of churches in the world today.
  3. History has shown that belonging to a network of churches can give rise to very stable congregations.
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  1. Belonging to a network of churches sometimes eliminates the instability that characterizes young independent churches.
  2. In a network of churches, there are tried and tested principles which are passed on to sister churches.
  3. In a network of churches, the already existing name serves as publicity and attracts people to the churches.”
  4. In a network of churches, trained members benefit from an established and respected system of pastoral recommendations and appointments.
  5. The network of churches can benefit from each other financially.
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List 5 Advantages of a Network of Churches apart from these:

  1. History has proved that the network of churches or branches is very successful.
  2. There are several well-known networks of churches in the world today.
  3. History has shown that belonging to a network of churches can give rise to very stable congregations.
  4. Belonging to a network of churches sometimes eliminates the instability that characterizes young independent churches.
  5. In a network of churches, there are tried and tested principles which are passed on to sister churches.
  6. In a network of churches, the already existing name serves as publicity and attracts people to the churches.”
  7. In a network of churches, trained members benefit from an established and respected system of pastoral recommendations and appointments.
  8. The network of churches can benefit from each other financially.
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  1. Church members readily flow between churches belonging to the same network.
  2. Churches within the network easily benefit from anointed senior ministers of that network.
  3. Pastors within the network of churches can receive fatherly counsel and encouragement from seniors.
  4. Churches within a network operate under a particular spiritual covering