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Frontline Ministries - A NT Philosophy of Ministry
A New Testament Philosophy of Ministry
by D. Massimo Lorenzini
Mission
To lead people to love and serve God (upreach),
one another (inreach), and our world (outreach)
in and through the local church.
Core Values
- The centrality of Christ Col 3:1-17
- The authority of the Scriptures 2 Tim 3:15-17
- The primacy of the local church Eph 4:1-16
- The priority of the Great Commission Matt 28:18-20
- The bonds of the Great Commandments Matt 22:36-40
- The aim of worship Rom 12:1-2
- The joy of discipleship Matt 16:24-28
[For more elaboration on Core Values click here.]
Distinctives
- The centrality of the Gospel of Grace
- Sanctification through communion with Christ
- The importance of sound theology
- Accurate Bible exegesis
- Exalting Christ in all preaching
- The pursuit of joy in God
- Individual shepherding
- The spiritual nature of ministry
- Following apostolic church patterns
[For more elaboration on Distinctives click here.]
Objectives
- To evangelize non-Christians.
- To edify believers in their spiritual growth.
- To equip workers for their ministry.
- To entrust leaders to shepherd the flock.
Strategy
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Ministry Segments |
| Person |
Non-Christians |
Believers |
Workers |
Leaders |
| Ministry Emphasis |
Evangelizing
Repent & Believe |
Edifying
Come & Grow |
Equipping
Minister to Others |
Entrusting
Shepherd the Flock |
| Meeting |
Evangelistic Bible
Studies |
New Testament
church meetings |
Ministry training
meetings |
Personal mentoring
(no set meetings) |
[For more elaboration on Strategy click here.]
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