One of the main things we covered was more in depth examples of Church Planting Movements (CPMs) and using the MAWL approach. The MAWL approach breaks down like this:
M-Model. We are to disciple and model a biblical lifestyle and biblical church for new believers. This will focus on studying and reading the Bible , prayer, and applying it to our lives. We will also show them how church is to function according to the Bible. This week was a great way to expose areas that some churches have moved away from following the Bible and started following traditions. It happens in every church, but we learned how to prepare people to keep it from happening.
A- Assist. Once a new believer from our church has grown with a good biblical foundation and sees the need to plant a church somewhere where one doesn't exist. Assist them in discipling others as well as assist in having them start their own church.
W- Watch. Following one of the disciples of the person you trained, watch and make sure that everything they learned is being applied and they are continuing to follow the principles of the Bible.
L- Leave. After you watch, let it go!!! We cannot make it dependant on us, the nationals have to take over sometime and it is definitely by this point.
We covered this material in many areas of the world where this is taking place. It was good to see how the IMB sticks to the Bible and see how it is rewarded in their efforts. This is just a blurb so please feel free to contact us if you want us to elaborate.
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