THE PORTRAIT OF JESUS THE PERFECT MAN.

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HIS BIRTH AND GROWTH.He was born of the Spirit Luke 1: 35He fed regularly on the word of God – Matt. 4:4He grew holistically in wisdom, stature, favour with God and men - Luke 2: 52 He was obedient to his earthly parents Luke 2:51He knew that He came from above and maintained the standard of the kingdom of God. John 3:13

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HIS DEVOTIONS.He was a man of the word. Luke 4: 17-22; Matt 4:4,7,10.He was a man of Prayer and often spent time alone with God. Luke11:1; John 17:1- 26; Mark 1:35.He enjoyed continuous open heavens Luke 3:21; John 1:51He walked in unbroken intimate fellowship with His father. John 10:30; 14:11

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3. HIS LIFESTYLE (CHARACTER)i) He was meek Matt 11:29; Phil 2: 5-11ii) He manifested the fruit (Character) of the Spirit. Gal 5:22-23.iii) He was bold and courageous. Matt 21: 12-13iv) He spoke the truth always. John 1:17; 8:40v) His words were creative and powerful John 6:63vi) He was open and transparent. John 1:39vii) He was prudent and accountable. John 6:12viii) He associated with all categories of men without discrimination. Luke 19:1-9.ix) He received God’s approval. Matt 3:17, Luke 3:23.x) He was dead to sin and Satan could not accuse him. John 14:30xi) He loved righteousness Heb. 1:9xii) He hated wickedness (Iniquity). Heb. 1:9.xiii) God was with Him Acts 10:38xiv) He worshipped with fellow Jews who were yet to believe in Him Luke 4:16.xv) He walked under open heavens Matt 3:16, Luke 3:21-22xvi) He loved and prayed for his enemies Luke 6:27-31; 23:34.xvii) He laid down His life for His friends. John15:13xviii) His company of friends were those who lived in obedience to Him. John

15:14.xix) He did not bear a party spirit. Mark 9:38-40.xx) He accommodated opponents, including family members. John 7:3-8xxi) He ate to live and did not live to eat. John 4:31-32.xxii) He learnt obedience through suffering. Heb 5:8-9.

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HIS WORK (MINISTRY).He had a clear vision. Heb 12:2

ii) He ran with a mission. Luke 4:18.iii) He understood His purpose Luke 19:10iv) He was committed to His purpose. John 9:4v) He laboured sacrificially. John 4:32-34.vi) He worked very hard and was not slothful John 5:17vii) He was constantly tempted but always overcame temptations. Matt 4: 1-11viii) He reproduced Himself in His disciples who also reproduced themselves in

others. Mark 3: 13-15, Acts 6:7.ix) He walked in time (following God’s divine timetable) John 7:6, John 2:4.x) He walked on time. John 11:19-26xi) He understood the times Luke 4:21;xii) He was a model of excellence.xiii) He finished His work successfully. John 17:4.

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HIS POWEREven though He was born of the Spirit, He needed and waited for the enduement of power from on high (Baptism in the Holy Spirit) for His commissioning into ministry Matt 3:16.

ii) He was filled with the Holy Spirit Luke 4:1.iii) He was led by the Holy Spirit. Luke 4:1iv) He was anointed without the Holy Spirit and with power. Acts 10:38.v) He manifested all the gifts of the Spirit. 1 Cor 12:6-11; luke 1:47-48.vi) He possessed the Spirit without measure. John 3:34vii) He baptizes men with the Holy Spirit and fire – Matt 3:11viii) He walked and spoke with Faith. Mk 11:22-24; John 11:43.ix) He exercised power to lay down His life and take it again. John 10: 17-18x) His dead body was raised by the Holy Spirit. Rom 8:11.

6. HIS LEADERSHIP STYLEi) He demonstrated leadership through service. Matt 20:27-28ii) He led by example John 13:15, 1 Pet 2:21.iii) He was able to transfer His lifestyle and conviction to His disciples. Acts 4:13.iv) He empowered His disciples. Luke 24:49v) He equipped His disciples and exposed them to practical ministry. luke 9:1-2vi) He spoke the truth without ambiguity. Luke 9:23-26.vii) He was caring and compassionate. Matt 15:32viii) He continually encouraged and comforted His disciples. John 14:1-3ix) He watched over (interceded) for His disciples Luke 22:32.x) He empathised with the needs of His followers. Matt 8:14-15.xi) He was concerned and practically involved in the welfare of others. Luke 22:49-51xii) He was always able to meet his obligations. Matt 17:24-27.xiii) He was never selfish but always ministered to the needs of others. Matt 15:22-28xiv) He was a leader, not a ruler. Mark 10-42-45.

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He led His men from the front. John 10:4He fed His lambs rather than feed on them. John 21:15.His appearance and dressing did not differ much from that of His disciples and it took an insider to identify Him. Luke 22:48.

Workshop No 1

Name : District :

Capacit y St at us assessm ent

1. Weak area 2. Fair 3,Good 4. St rong area U. Not sure/ Don’t know

DCs assessment

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1.Leader…Gives direct ion and targets

As a role model

As teacher and mentor

As a major source of their mot ivat ion

Takes responsibility for the work and the results

2.M onitors Chapter and Fellowship operations in Zone

Visit chapters and lovingly and construct ively advises them

Help organise new Chapters

3. He helps sort out knotty issues andanswers questions that may arise

Is the port of call on such issues

available and takes act ion when necessary

4. Vision driven Is commit ted to Fellowship Vision Drive Nat ional and Regional Vision Has clear Vision for the zone

5. Committed to a clear picture of effectiveness

Qualitat ively (Produces quality work)

Quant itat ively (M eets numerical targets)

6. Strong relationships With D.C With Field Reps Chapter Presidents/ M embers

7. CreatesCommunication linkages and platforms

Visit Officers

Is in touch with officers on phone

Has an effect ive e mail communicat ion

8. Empower the men Purposefully, proact ively and cont inously ident ify the men’s gifts/ talents

Release these men through delegation, challenges, impartat ion, mentoring etc

M inister to the men behind the ministry

Serve as a t ireless ENCOURAGER

St rongest areas

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9. Prayer Em phasis on praying for the work

Arrange prayer networks etc

10. Set Goals and Targets Set Goals that are clear and simple

Communicate the Goals frequent ly

Appreciate the importance of reports

Analyse and interpret the key indices of the reports

11. Solid knowledge platform

Knowledge of the work

Knowledge of his area

Show s knowledge hunger

12. As an FGBM FI M ember

Take act ive part in Chapter act ivit ies

Relate with his Chapter president

Facilitate the life of his Chapter

13. Personal Characteristics

Have a passion for the work

Desire and covet Anoint ing

M inister in the market place

14. Role model Has integrity M oral test imony Faithful Lives Righteously

15. Commitment to personal growth

Show s hunger for relat ionship with God

Commitment to spiritual things Is a cont inuous Learner Is FAT

2. From the stories of our pioneers we can see t hat they rated very high on the STAR rat ing.

This was why they were effect ive in building the fellowship we met and inherited. Without

it we cannot present every man perfect However reports and results indicate that we seem

to have slipped a bit in many places. In small groups let us discuss the following quest ions

a. How are we faring on the STAR rat ings as individuals and as Nat ional Directors (a group)

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b. What can we do to restore our levels

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c. List key prayer points to help us improve our STAR rat ings as Nat ional

Directors (Individual and as group)

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Workshop2:Discipleship

1. What has been our greatest challenges in effect ive implementat ion of our

mult iple discipleship plat forms

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2. What are realist ic and inspirat ional Goals for discipleship as we present every man

perfect? How do we measure effect iveness and What do we need to do to ensure

effect iveness?

3. List Prayer points for meet ing our discipleship goals

Workshop 3. Training

1. What has been the challenge and How can the ND be personally & organizat ionally

involved in calling men back to God so t hat he can provide

2. How can we mobilize the men for t raining? Last year at tendance: ND (92%) FR (86%)

CP (51%) (Why are we having these challenges)

3. How best can we monitor and enhance the effect iveness of our t raining? Note that we

can only claim effect iveness by the results we see

4. Prayer points for our t raining plat forms in our various zones

Workshop 4: Sem inars’ and advances

1. Reports indicate that the potent ials of seminars and advance have not been used a

very effect ive tool in building our men. What have been the mail challenges

2. What must we do to maximize the use of Sem inars advance and what do we need to

ensure effect iveness

3. Ident ify 2 seminars you would want to use in your zone and present it to t he group

for input( take notes)

4. Key Prayer points