Multiplying Leaders in the Image of Christ at Fredericktowne Baptist Church in Walkersville, Maryland
Subject
Church LeadershipDiscipleship
Elders and Deacons
Great Commission
imago Dei
Multiplying Leaders
Abstract
The purpose of the project was to design a training program for developing Christlike leaders in the church. The guiding principle was that growth in Christlikeness is the basis for and power behind leadership training in the church. Chapter 1 presents the context, purpose, goals, rationale, and limitations of the project.
Chapter 2 explores the biblical and theological foundations for multiplying leaders in the image of Jesus Christ. Beginning with Genesis 1:26-28, the chapter explores key Scripture texts related to discipleship in Christ’s image. God created mankind in his own image to display sonship, kingship, and fruit-bearing. However, these essential functions are corrupted by sin, necessitating a sinless substitute to fulfill God’s plan, namely Jesus Christ the perfect image of God.
Chapter 3 explores issues related to discipleship-based leadership training, seeking to expand an understanding of the roles, nature, and characteristics of disciple-making and leadership training.
Chapter 4 explains the development and implementation of the project.
Chapter 5 presents an evaluation of the project, a summary of the successes of the four project goals, and an assessment of changes that would improve the project for future use.