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G-12 Strategy COACH RAY CLEMENTE
G-12 StrategyG-12 Strategy
COACH RAY CLEMENTE
The G12 Strategy:The G12 Strategy:
• Is Biblical
• Jesus established itLuke 9:1-6; 10:1-7; Matt.10:14
• The Early Church practiced itActs 2:46, 47; 5:42; 8:3;12:12; 20:20
• Is Biblical
• Jesus established itLuke 9:1-6; 10:1-7; Matt.10:14
• The Early Church practiced itActs 2:46, 47; 5:42; 8:3;12:12; 20:20
The CALLING of the 12 DISCIPLESThe CALLING of the 12 DISCIPLESMatt 10:1-2And when He had called His twelve disciples to Him, He gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease. NKJV
The CALLING of the 12 DISCIPLESThe CALLING of the 12 DISCIPLES
Matt 10:5-7These twelve Jesus sent out and commanded them, saying: … And as you go, preach, saying… 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'NKJV
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The CONTINUATION of the ChurchThe CONTINUATION of the Church
Acts 2:42-43And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. NKJV
The CONTINUATION of the ChurchThe CONTINUATION of the Church
Acts 2:46-47So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved. NKJV
What are the advantages of the
G12 STRATEGY
A.The church ceases to be centered upon a single person to do all the work; with the G12 Strategy, leaders are prepared for the task of the ministry (Eph. 4:12).
The church ceases to be centered upon a single person to do all the work; with the G12 Strategy, leaders are prepared for the task of the ministry (Eph. 4:12).
B.Each believer, man or woman, youth or adult, professional or not, has the opportunity of devoting themselves to produce all of their spiritual potential.
Each believer, man or woman, youth or adult, professional or not, has the opportunity of devoting themselves to produce all of their spiritual potential.
1. LEADERSHIP IS DEVELOPED1. LEADERSHIP IS DEVELOPED
Many complete the task, not just one person (Num. 11:10-30):Many complete the task, not just one person (Num. 11:10-30):
• To look after the needs of the brethren • To give advice • To answer questions they have • To apply truth to their lives • To motivate them to serve
• To look after the needs of the brethren • To give advice • To answer questions they have • To apply truth to their lives • To motivate them to serve
2. Pastoring becomes effective2. Pastoring becomes effective
There is a transformation of the Church from a small grocery store to a supermarket; from a small business that is maintained by one person to a type of mall that is maintained by a manager that has to sell, to pay employees, to buy and stock inventory, all the way down to cleaning.This growth is impossible with the traditional small church model; supporting it is contrary to God; He is not pleased with a small harvest or with a small catch of fish (Luke 5:4-6;13:6-9; Mark 11:12-14, 20; Matt. 9:36-38; Acts 2:47; 6:7).
There is a transformation of the Church from a small grocery store to a supermarket; from a small business that is maintained by one person to a type of mall that is maintained by a manager that has to sell, to pay employees, to buy and stock inventory, all the way down to cleaning.This growth is impossible with the traditional small church model; supporting it is contrary to God; He is not pleased with a small harvest or with a small catch of fish (Luke 5:4-6;13:6-9; Mark 11:12-14, 20; Matt. 9:36-38; Acts 2:47; 6:7).
3. The Church Grows exponentially3. The Church Grows exponentially
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The “bus-type” effect is eliminated; that is to say, it’s always full with the same quantity, but thousands have passed through as passengers only for a short time.
With the G12 Strategy, we will keep the new believers not only inside the Church, but we also will form them as the leaders of those that will continue arriving.
The “bus-type” effect is eliminated; that is to say, it’s always full with the same quantity, but thousands have passed through as passengers only for a short time.
With the G12 Strategy, we will keep the new believers not only inside the Church, but we also will form them as the leaders of those that will continue arriving.
4. The back door is closed4. The back door is closed
Like a bonfire, all the flames keep burning, Like a bonfire, all the flames keep burning, we too must stimulate each other to love we too must stimulate each other to love and good works (Heb. 10:24). and good works (Heb. 10:24).
In this atmosphere it is difficult for someone In this atmosphere it is difficult for someone to become separated from the Lord and the to become separated from the Lord and the vision because of their closeness, when vision because of their closeness, when used in an appropriate way, this creates used in an appropriate way, this creates relationships as strong as a cord of three relationships as strong as a cord of three strands (Eccl. 4:9-12).strands (Eccl. 4:9-12).
Like a bonfire, all the flames keep burning, Like a bonfire, all the flames keep burning, we too must stimulate each other to love we too must stimulate each other to love and good works (Heb. 10:24). and good works (Heb. 10:24).
In this atmosphere it is difficult for someone In this atmosphere it is difficult for someone to become separated from the Lord and the to become separated from the Lord and the vision because of their closeness, when vision because of their closeness, when used in an appropriate way, this creates used in an appropriate way, this creates relationships as strong as a cord of three relationships as strong as a cord of three strands (Eccl. 4:9-12).strands (Eccl. 4:9-12).
5. The brethren are strengthened5. The brethren are strengthened
The limit for growth doesn't depend upon the size of the building because the vision doesn't depend upon four walls; but rather, the limit depends upon cell multiplication that turns our gaze outside of the church, rather than inside only (Matt. 9:35-38).
If we lose this outward perspective of the church, we lose the end of the Church here in the earth (Mt.28:18-20).
The limit for growth doesn't depend upon the size of the building because the vision doesn't depend upon four walls; but rather, the limit depends upon cell multiplication that turns our gaze outside of the church, rather than inside only (Matt. 9:35-38).
If we lose this outward perspective of the church, we lose the end of the Church here in the earth (Mt.28:18-20).
6. The Church multiplies6. The Church multiplies
Each believer is developed in the ministry by practicing in the cell (praying, advising, testifying, studying the Word, doing spiritual warfare, ministering, etc.)
The best way of learning is to follow an example and to have supervised practice. First, we see, then we attempt to do something with the help of a teacher. This makes it possible for a believer to become the leader that God desires.
Each believer is developed in the ministry by practicing in the cell (praying, advising, testifying, studying the Word, doing spiritual warfare, ministering, etc.)
The best way of learning is to follow an example and to have supervised practice. First, we see, then we attempt to do something with the help of a teacher. This makes it possible for a believer to become the leader that God desires.
7. The Church produces Ministers
7. The Church produces Ministers
The talents and gifts of the brethren (given at the new birth) are discovered (Ex: serving)*. This helps them find their place in the Body of Christ so that they can be more productive. Our own body teaches us this. For example, the eyes are extremely useful when they are located exactly where God meant for them to be.
The talents and gifts of the brethren (given at the new birth) are discovered (Ex: serving)*. This helps them find their place in the Body of Christ so that they can be more productive. Our own body teaches us this. For example, the eyes are extremely useful when they are located exactly where God meant for them to be.
8.The Members Discover their Talents 8.The Members Discover their Talents
* A type of tree can be discovered by sowing seeds. This is a slow but certain method.
A Church based on activities is not as strong as one that is based upon relationships. Activities come and go, but relationships last.
In Acts 2:44-47 relationships are mentioned before the disciples’ activities. If we are not careful, many times activities can distract us from the true objective of our vision.
A Church based on activities is not as strong as one that is based upon relationships. Activities come and go, but relationships last.
In Acts 2:44-47 relationships are mentioned before the disciples’ activities. If we are not careful, many times activities can distract us from the true objective of our vision.
9. The Focus is on Relationships
rather than just Activities
9. The Focus is on Relationships
rather than just Activities
The G12 strategy makes the participation of others in the work of ministry increase; when empowered, they work, promoting and protecting themselves in the vision, and as a result, their commitment is enlivened and strengthened.
Traditional churches do not provide enough opportunities for other believers to serve, and because of this, they complain.
The G12 strategy makes the participation of others in the work of ministry increase; when empowered, they work, promoting and protecting themselves in the vision, and as a result, their commitment is enlivened and strengthened.
Traditional churches do not provide enough opportunities for other believers to serve, and because of this, they complain.
10. Commitment increases10. Commitment increases
In these three passages the function of the shepherd and the sheep is made clear:
1. Acts 6:1-42. Eph. 4:11, 123. Heb. 13:17
“When the sheep carry their burden,the Shepherd is able to carry his.”
In these three passages the function of the shepherd and the sheep is made clear:
1. Acts 6:1-42. Eph. 4:11, 123. Heb. 13:17
“When the sheep carry their burden,the Shepherd is able to carry his.”
11. The Senior Pastor is FREE11. The Senior Pastor is FREE
In a persecution of the church or of its leader, the congregation that is organized through the G12 survives because it doesn't depend upon a single man, a single place or a single building.
A man has a limited capacity; a building has limited space; but cells can increase every day without limit, and through the power of this method the church is consolidated. In spite of the limits of a man or of a building, cells will continue multiplying.
In a persecution of the church or of its leader, the congregation that is organized through the G12 survives because it doesn't depend upon a single man, a single place or a single building.
A man has a limited capacity; a building has limited space; but cells can increase every day without limit, and through the power of this method the church is consolidated. In spite of the limits of a man or of a building, cells will continue multiplying.
12. The Church survives12. The Church survives
A man has a limited capacity,a building has limited space,but the G12 can increase every day without limit, and through the power of this method the church is consolidated. In spite of the limits of a man or of a building, the G12 groups will continue multiplying.
A man has a limited capacity,a building has limited space,but the G12 can increase every day without limit, and through the power of this method the church is consolidated. In spite of the limits of a man or of a building, the G12 groups will continue multiplying.
12. The Church survives12. The Church survives
