PHASE 3 EXISTS TO
Challenge believers to participate in the Great Commission
Introduce the Always Going curriculum to equip believers with lifelong habits of evangelism and disciple-making
Reinforce the “outward focus” of those who are ready to take their next step
Establish a system within the church that effectively sends believers to share the good news
Preparation and planning must eventually lead to implementation. This is what Phase 3 of an Always Going partnership is designed to do; activate those within the church. Culture is a very difficult thing to affect and in the rare instances it does change, it does so slowly. However, this is not a bad thing at all. Always Going’s philosophy of ministry strives for and celebrates slow, intentional, strategic change. This is lasting change.
Consider Jesus’ example in Scripture. Twelve individuals were chosen to bring God’s message of hope to the entire world. They watched, imitated, asked questions, succeeded, and struggled many times over their three years with Christ before they were sent to reach the lost. Large-scale perspective change that leads to sustainable action, lasting culture change, takes time.
ACTIVATING INFLUENCE
Inside the Church
Mature, influential believers can, even unknowingly, set the tone, focus, and motivation for others within the church, not to mention the incredible influence and sway they have with younger, less mature believers desiring to grow.
Outside the Church
Mature, equipped, disciple-minded believers are constantly on the lookout for those who need to hear the good news, sharing the gospel then plugging those who are interested into a solid community of believers where they can learn and grow more.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT DURING PHASE 3?
INTRO: THE CHALLENGE
what is my next step?
Greetings & Salutations – Connecting the StudentGO staff, GO Leader, parent(s), and student
Always Going Overview – Is this something I want to do?
1) CHECKING THE HEART
gauging spiritual maturity and readiness
Student Covenant – Am I “all in”?
Testimony: His Story/My Story – How did God change me and how do I share that with others?
Spiritual Health Survey – Am I abiding in Christ every day? Am I ready to pour into others?
2) LIVING A GOSPEL LIFESTYLE
thinking through actions and reputation
Grace: Cheap or Costly – Does my life reflect what I say I believe?
Gospel Lifestyle – What does the Bible have to say about how I live my life?
3) GOSPEL GAPS & PICK SIX
discovering hesitations and setting goals
Identifying Gospel Gaps – Why don’t I share my faith with others?
Pick Six – Who are the people in my life who I know need to hear the gospel?
4) PRAYER: POWER & PRIORITY
discussing prayer patterns and expanding focus
Stages of Prayer – What does my prayer life look like? Do I understand how important it is?
Prayer Plan – What should I be praying daily for those with whom I hope to share the gospel?
5) DEVELOPING RADICAL URGENCY gaining perspective and motivation
Radical Perspective – What’s the point of having an outward focus? Why should I participate in the Great Commission?
6) INTENTIONAL CONVERSATIONS
creating intentional and strategic plans
Gospel Sharing Plan – What is the most effective way to share the gospel with those around me?
7) REACTIONS & NEXT STEPS
preparing for anything and following up
Reactions – How will I respond to positive, negative, and indifferent reactions to the gospel?
Next Steps – What do I do after I’ve shared the gospel with someone?