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by Chuck Lawless IN THE BATTLE FOR THE LOST WARFARE Spiritual A Pastor's Guide to Defeating the Enemy as You Mobilize for Evangelism www.RenegadePastors.com | www.ChurchLeaderInsights.com LEADER’S GUIDE

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by Chuck Lawless

IN THE BATTLE FOR THE LOSTW A R F A R ESpiritual

A Pastor's Guide to Defeating the Enemy as You Mobilize for Evangelism

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LEADER’S GUIDE

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Meet DR. CHUCK LAWLESSFor the past 20 years, Dr. Chuck Lawless has studied, written and taught about spiritual warfare. Dr. Lawless is Dean and Vice-President of Graduate Studies and Ministry Centers at Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, NC, where he also serves as Professor of Evangelism and Missions. In addition, he is Global Theological Education Consultant for

the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Dr. Lawless was awarded an MDiv and a PhD in Evangelism/Church Growth from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY, where he also served as professor and dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions and Evangelism. Prior to that, he was pastor of two Ohio churches. A conference leader and author of several books, including Discipled Warriors, Putting on the Armor, Mentor, and Nobodies for Jesus, Dr. Lawless has a strong interest in discipleship and mentoring.

He is also president of the Lawless Group, a church consulting firm. He and his wife, Pam, have been married for more than 20 years, and they live in Wake Forest, NC.

Books by Dr. Lawless:

Dr. Lawless, speaking at a previous Church Systems Check-Up and Boot Camp led by Nelson Searcy.

Dr. Lawless, speaking during chapel at Union University in Jackson, TN

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Newrelease!

Nelson Searcy is an experienced church growth strategist, pastor, churchplanter and coach, serving in ministry for more than 25 years andconsulting with churches around the world. As founder of Church LeaderInsights and the Renegade Pastors Network, he has personally trainedmore than 50,000 church leaders in over 45 denominations through liveevents, seminars and monthly coaching, helping them break common

growth barriers like 125, 250, 500, 1000 and beyond, all while maintaining personal life and ministry balance. For more accelerated growth, pastors also participate in Nelson’s Senior Pastor, Evangelism, Stewardship, Assimilation and Advanced Coaching networks. Nelson is also the Founding and Lead Pastor of The Journey Church, with locations across New York City and in Boca Raton, FL. Nelson and his church routinely appear on lists such as “The 50 Most Influential Churches” and “The 25 Most Innovative Leaders.” He is the author of over 85 church growth resources and 15+ books, including The Renegade Pastor: Abandoning Average in Your Life and Ministry and The Di�erence Maker: Using Your Everyday Life for Eternal Impact. Nelson is the recipient of the prestigious Donald A. McGavran Award for Outstanding Leadership in Great Commission Research. His continued mission is to help church leaders around the world cooperate with God in creating healthy, thriving churches. He divides his time between NYC and South Florida. He and his wife, Kelley, have one son, Alexander.

MEET DR. NELSON SEARCY

THE EIGHT SYSTEMS OF THE CHURCH:

Books by Dr. Nelson Searcy:

Assimilation Evangelism

Small Groups Stewardship Strategy Worship Planning

MinistryLeadership

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IN THE BATTLE FOR THE LOSTW A R F A R ESpiritual

Part 1

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INTRODUCTION WHAT SATAN REALLY WANTS

Begin by thinking about the people you know who are not followers of Jesus.

1. Ephesians 2:1-4 – “Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. All of us used to live that way, following the passionate desires and inclinations of our sinful nature. By our very nature we were subject to God’s anger, just like everyone else. But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead.”

Our biggest problem is that we are children of wrath. Two life changing words: But God.

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2. 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 – “If the Good News we preach is hidden behind a veil, it is hidden only from people who are perishing. Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don’t understand this message about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God.”

If our Gospel is veiled, it is veiled only to those who are perishing. Strategies and schemes – Ephesians tells us that we’re battling against principalities and powers.

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The Enemy keeps unbelievers in darkness by blinding them with:

Pride Pleasure Deception Fear Distraction Misdirection Lies The Devil is blinding people to the Gospel.

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You may be trying to reach people who:

• Believe there is no God.

• Believe that they can go to Heaven without God.

• Believe that they’re so bad God will never love them.

• Believe they can always get right with God tomorrow.

• Believe there are multiple ways to God.

• Are having a really good time in life as it is.

3. Colossians 1:13-14 –“For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.”

The good news we are to share: God has saved us from the darkness and transferred us to the Kingdom of His beloved Son.

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4. 2 Timothy 2:25-26 – “Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants.”

Prior to following Christ, we are caught in the Devil’s trap.

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5. Acts 26:18 – “to open their eyes, so they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins and be given a place among God’s people, who are set apart by faith in me.’”

We are called to take the Gospel into the kingdom of the Enemy.

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IMPLICATIONS FOR EVANGELISM:

1. Evangelism is a war.

Every time we share the Gospel, we are entering the Enemy’s territory. You have become light in the darkness and the darkness is coming after you.

Sometimes people struggle with evangelism because of fear.

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2. The Enemy will do all he can do to distract the church from lostness and evangelism.

The Enemy is not alarmed if our churches are only growing by getting somebody else’s sheep.

Be careful that transfer growth in your church does not lull you to sleep evangelically.

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3. Believers are the targets of attack.

Though we are on the winning side, that doesn’t make the battle any less real. Why does the Enemy come after us? Because we are God’s singular plan to get the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations.

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The only plan that God has given us is to be the light in the darkness by proclaiming the Word of God to the world. The Enemy will try to pull us out of the battle through: Temptation Hidden sin

Division False teaching

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Challenge: If you really want to find out where the Enemy is working in

your life, answer this question: What are your secrets? The Enemy seeks to divide us because when we’re fighting against each other, we are less concerned about a lost world. You need somebody praying for you proactively for the Enemy not to win in your life.

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4. Prayer is critical to the process.

Prayer should not be an add-on strategy for evangelism; it should be the foundation of what you’re doing.

When we share the Gospel with people in the domain of darkness, we’ve now exposed them to the light and put them in the battle. We better be praying for them.

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5. The armor of God matters.

Acts 19:11 – “God gave Paul the power to perform unusual miracles.”

Challenge: Take the Gospel into the darkness in such power that Hell knows you by name!

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IN THE BATTLE FOR THE LOSTW A R F A R ESpiritual

Part 2

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WHY THE ARMOR OF GOD MATTERS

Put on the whole armor of God so that you can stand up against the schemes of the Devil. Ephesians 6:10 –“A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”

1. The armor is God’s armor, not ours. Pray at all times in the Spirit with all prayer and supplication.

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It’s God’s strength and might that we wear when we put on His armor. The Bible is not a book about the Devil. The Bible is a book about a God who conquered the Enemy.

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2. The armor is about Christian living, not about simply “praying it on” every day.

Ephesians 1-3: Focused on theology, helps us understand our

identity in Christ.

Ephesians 4-6: Focused on our behavior, how we walk in

Christ.

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Paul addresses four areas of our life:

1. Our personal walk

2. Our family life

3. Our church life

4. Our workplace

Paul says if you want to defeat the Enemy, you walk in truth. You wear the breastplate of righteousness.

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Other images of evangelism:

• Gospel of peace

• Shield of faith

• Helmet of salvation

• Sword of the Spirit

Live the way God tells you to live and you will win.

Obedience defeats the Enemy.

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3. The armor is the means God has given us to engage and defeat the Enemy.

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4. The Enemy wants us to:

mess up

give up

get puffed up

split up

shut up

CONSIDER: Where are you most vulnerable?

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THE CONNECTION BETWEEN EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP

1. New believers are a threat to the Enemy because:

• A new believer is on fire for Jesus

• A new believer still knows a lot of lost people

Satan attacks new believers through:

Ø Doubt

Ø Personal distractions

Ø Temptations

Ø Loneliness

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When we reach new believers and don’t disciple them, we are telling them to “go fight the war by yourself.” It’s no wonder they lose the battle. The new believer must put on the full armor of God.

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2. The armor of God is about being a disciple of Christ. There is a distinct difference between telling somebody to do something and teaching somebody to do something. Discipling people is offensive spiritual warfare. We are preparing the warriors to live out their faith.

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3. We must wear the full armor of God. The belt of truth – truth is found in the Word. The sword is the Word. You can’t separate the two. The breastplate of righteousness. All pieces are connected to the Word.

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4. Wearing the armor of God assumes a strategy. Ask yourself, where do you want your new believers to be three years from now?

• What do they believe?

• What do they know?

• How are they living?

• How are they invested in the congregation?

What’s your plan to get them there?

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5. To not disciple others is to send them into the battle unarmed. CONSIDER: What is your strategy to equip new believers before sending them into battle? GETTING STARTED: Invest in somebody! Walk with your new believer from day one. You be a warrior and train others to be a warrior.

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THE SPIRITUAL LIFE of a PASTOR

Three-hour seminar + transcript, listener’s and leader's guides and more!As a pastor you’re called to connect others to Christ – you guide others in their spiritual walk.

So you cannot ignore your own.

There is no greater calling, no greater mission – to build the church and reach more people for Christ. But to lead your people, you must continue to strengthen your own spiritual life.

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Why is developing The Spiritual Life of a Pastor so critical? You must continue to strengthen your faith so that you can be:

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THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT SEMINAR

Three-hour seminar + transcript, listener’s and leader's guides and more!

Ministry is demanding and many pastors are coping with a constant state of exhaustion. When you’re running on empty, it makes it very hard to pursue Godly goals!

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Additional Resources Available from Nelson Searcy

Twelve Energy Equations to Maximize Your Life and Ministry

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Enjoy the Sabbath that God commanded you to receive

As a church leader, you have the unique opportunity to cooperate with God to transform people’s lives and make a difference for eternity.

So why are you so tired, stressed and unfulfilled? Sure, God never promised that ministry would be easy, but you didn’t think it would be miserable either!

What if your obedience in one speci�c Biblical command holds the key to reduced stress, increased e�ciency and renewed enjoyment of your life and ministry?

In The Power of the Sabbath, Nelson Searcy will help you understand what the Bible says about honoring God by observing the Sabbath, and how you can experience the blessing and peace of mind that comes with your obedience.

In this resource, you’ll learn:

• How honoring the Sabbath will increase your ministry efficiency andeffectiveness

• Why your current weekly routine may be stealing your joy in life and ministry

• The true, Biblical definition of the Sabbath (and the misconceptions that keep us from obedience)

• How the Sabbath can be a blessing to you, your family and your church

• A systematic approach to obeying God with your Sabbath (and the impact it will have on all aspects of your life)

• One surefire tactic to help you overcome physical and mental burnout

• How a few key minutes on your Sabbath can drastically increase your effectiveness for the next six days

• How to challenge yourself from time to time to unplug from energy-robbing and attention-stealing technology

• Which monthly measuring tool will help you evaluate the health of yourself, your staff, your church systems and,most importantly, your relationship with God

• A new way to approach your vacation time (and why your family will love you for it!)

Don’t let sin rob you of peace of mind, ministry effectiveness and the joy of pursuing God's calling on your life.

THE POWER OF THE SABBATH

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other two levels on the ladder!

Choose to Abandon Average:

Exclusive Renegade Pastors email access to contac t Nelson Searc y and the team

VIP suppor t from RPN team via email and phone

Exclusive Access to Renegade Pastor Webinars

Annual 3-Day Renegade Pastors Conference – exclusively for members

Renegade Pastor rate for all l ive events, including Church Systems Checkup and Boot Camp

30% or More Discount on All New or Existing Resources

H At the heart of the Gold level is an in-depth focus through 12 monthly sessions on the

8 systems of a healthy church to break through the barriers keeping you from growing.

H At the heart of the Silver level is a focus on abandoning average to fulfill your calling, while

achieving personal growth and ministry-life balance; includes 2 monthly calls.

Monthly LIVE Leadership Briefing Call with LIVE Q&AYour don’t-miss cal l with Nelson, jam-packed with the latest leadership lessons,encouragements, chal lenges and pitfal ls to avoid.

Monthly Equipping Inter view CallA one -hour inter view cal l with key pastors, writers, theologians and secular thought leaders.

Open to all Pastors, Church Planters and Ministers

Membership Welcome Kit upon joining• 7 Commitments of a Renegade

Pastor Resource (7 CDs)

• Two classic Church Growth Champions repor ts

• Immediate Coaching Hub access

• Selec ted book by Nelson Searc y

• Renegade Pastor T-shir t

• 7 Commitments pocket card

• And much more!

• 16+ page printed ‘al l content ’ newsletter

• 6x per year Church Growth Champions biographical repor t

• 6x per year Renegade Pastors in- depth book summaries

• Monthly Growth Points feature with Dr. Gar y McIntosh

• MP3 Audio Fi les of both the Leadership Brief ing and Equipping Inter view Cal ls

Mailed Monthly Bonus Kit featuring:

Online Private Membership Hub Access In your password-protec ted membership s ite, you’ l l have access to exclusive benefits l ike recordings of the monthly cal ls, members bonus kit archives, in- depth book summaries and more!

Monthly Resource Giveaway Contest

All Silver Benefits Plus:

12 Monthly Senior Pastor Focused Online Coaching sessions

Quick-Start Phone Call After Your First Session

Open to Senior Pastors, Church Planters, Campus Pastors and future Lead Pastors

4x Per Year Special Gold Mailing

All Bonus Kit features from Silver plus CDs of the Leadership and Briefing calls

Exclusive Gold Level Email Address for Faster Response and Access

Priority Q&A on All Calls and webinars

Coaching Hub Access to 6 months of Non-Coaching Session Archives

Gold Only Discounts for Live Events and Webinars

Special Meals and Breaks at Live Events (where available)

Lowest VIP Rate for New Resource Releases

Automatic Upgrade to Platinum (at current Gold rate) Upon Completion of 12 core sessions

Plus much more!

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RENEGADEPASTORGOLD

Explore the NEW Renegade Pastors Coaching NetworkYour Path to Abandoning Average and Maximizing Growth in Your Church!

Below is an overview of the Coaching Ladder - learn more about the benefits that await you at each level.

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H At the heart of the Titanium level is personalized, in-person coaching with Nelson

and access to ALL NEW resources for FREE plus exclusive recordings, training and gifts

only provided to Titanium members.

H At the heart of the Platinum level is an intensive focus on one of six specific systems or areas with in-depth training on each; will

progress from one system to another.

All Gold and Silver Benefits Plus:

Deep Dive System Specific Online Coaching Focused On: (Pick One)

• Assimilation (7 sessions)• Stewardship (9 sessions)• Evangelism (12 sessions)• Worship Planning & Preaching (NEW - # of sessions TBD)• Small Groups (8 sessions)• Executive Pastor (12 sessions) • Worship Leader (12 sessions)

Note: Upgrades from Gold automatically begin with Assimilation (although you may choose another system). Those beginning with Platinum may choose any system to start, with future systems automatically continuing your membership.

Open to all Pastors, Campus Pastors, Church Planters and Church Leaders (laity and ordained)

On-going Coaching Hub Access to All Previous Coaching Sessions Completed

Coaching Hub Access to 12 months of Non-Coaching Session Archives

Platinum-Only Discounts for You and Your Spouse at All Live Events and Webinars

Special Meals, Breaks and Lounges at Live Events (where available)

Priority Consideration for Titanium Upgrades

Plus much more!

All Silver Benefits Plus All Completed Gold and Platinum Coaching Sessions:

5x Per Year, Two Days of Intensive, Personalized In-person Coaching with Nelson Searcy (the only level with in-person coaching)

Limited Size Group (approx. 30 Senior Pastors)

Exclusive Training, Recordings, Books and Resources Provided Only to Titanium Members

Guest Coaching from Time to Time by Top Authors, Pastors and Professors

All New Release Resources Provided FREE

VIP and Emergency Phone calls with Nelson Searcy

Lowest Platinum Rate Available for Staff and Volunteers

Book Co-author and Endorsement Opportunities

Lowest Rates for All Events Plus FREE Spouse Ticket Provided

VIP Event Seating, Registration and Recognition from Stage

Special Meals, Events and Private Lounge Access at Events (where available)

Free Attendance at All Webinars

Unlimited Hub Access to ALL Archives and All Previous Coaching Sessions Completed

Your Coaching Path to Continuous Growth! Explore all the benefits of the Renegade Pastors Network. Our new Coaching Ladder clearly shows the main focus of each level and your path to growing and continually moving up. Your place on the ladder directly ties to your ministry growth!

To learn more about each level, go to: www.RenegadePastors.com/Coaching© Nelson Searcy - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION

Your New Renegade Pastors Coaching Ladder (cont.)

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