Proverbs 20:5-\u00a0ASK LOTS OF QUESTIONS-The true man of God draws people out before jumping to conclusions.<\/p>\n

1 Samuel 16:7-\u00a0DISCIPLE THE HEART NOT BEHAVIOR-If God looks at the heart, so it should be with any true man of God.<\/p>\n

Jeremiah 17:9-\u00a0TRUST THE WORD NOT YOUR HEART-A feeling is an internal sensation or emotion. It is an involuntary response to a mental or physical stimulus. Since feelings are involuntary, they are neither right nor wrong. They just are. However, what we do about our feelings is right or wrong, good or bad. In short, feelings \u201cARE NOT THE TRUTH;\u201d however, it can be very true what you feel. Submit feelings to the scriptures. Bottom line \u201cSUBMIT FEELINGS TO FACTS.\u201d<\/p>\n

THE GOAL OF DISCIPLESHIP
\nCol 1:28-29 TO PRESENT EVERYONE PERFECT IN CHRIST<\/p>\n

CHARACTER # 1 PETER
\nTemperament, or natural tendency- SANGUINE: Definition- Pleasure seeking, and Sociable.
\nJesus with Peter: John 1:41-42, Mathew 16:13-23<\/p>\n

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1. LEADERSHIP STYLE: A very persuasive individual. Influencing individual. Peter is more persuasive than authoritative. However, Peter is quite possessive.<\/li>\n
2. MAJOR NEED (WANT):\u00a0 Popularity (Gal 2:11-12), Freedom (Math 16:23)<\/li>\n
3. BIGGEST FEAR: The loss of social approval. Peter likes to be liked. (Math 26:73)<\/li>\n
4. DISCIPLESHIP STRATEGY: A. ENCOURAGE. B. Reassure them how much you love them.\u00a0 (Matthew 16)<\/li>\n
5. Build them up for their strengths. Tell them you believe in them (Luke 5:8-11). Peters feel unworthy.<\/li>\n
6. Endear yourself to them. Make them endear themselves to you.\u00a0 Luke 13:6-7: Peter questions the appropriateness of Jesus washing his feet. Jesus says, \u201cYOU DON\u2019T UNDERSTAND\u2026\u201d \u00a0Peter then later affirms a deep connection John 13:9-10, \u201cLord Not only my feet etc\u2026\u201d)<\/li>\n
7. Always build them up after discipling them.\u00a0 Luke 5:8-11<\/li>\n
8. CHALLENGES WITH PETER: They need high accountability or they can get out there.<\/li>\n
9. Ask probing questions as they tend to be secretive. Quiet reservations can characterize them.<\/li>\n
10. Challenge their pride and independence often. \u00a0Challenge Peter to have DEEDS TO EVIDENCE FAITH as Peter can be all talk sometimes (John 21:16-17\u00a0\u201c Lord you know I love you.. Feed my sheep.\u201d)<\/li>\n
11. Keep Peter involved in others\u2019 lives (Mark 1:35-38,\u201cEveryone is seeking you.\u201d) Peter supports what he views as a positive development in the ministry of Jesus. He likes to gang tackle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    CHARACTER # 2 PAUL
    \nTempermant, or natural tendency CHOLERIC-AMBITIOUS AND VERY MUCH SO A LEADER
    \nJesus with Paul: Acts 22:6-15, 2 Cor 1:8-11, 2 Cor 12:7-10<\/p>\n

    LEADERSHIP STYLE:\u00a0Full of Faith, Dominant leader, Forceful, Authoritative, Strong, Opinionated- Extremely focused and Driven, VERY DIRECT, High Ego, Impatient, desires change on a very deep level, Needs to see progress, results.\u00a0 Paul is very tough willed. This temperament can be the MOST POWERFUL …. and the MOST DESTRUCTIVE. Major weakness or thorn is typically \u201cANGER.\u201d Major strength can be a \u201c RIGHTEOUS ANGER.\u201d They are seen as the hardest working of all; however, they also are the most susceptible to burnout. They will also only select a few to be very deep and open with.<\/p>\n

    1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0MAJOR NEEDS (WANTS): A stiff challenge. They love to tackle a challenge with faith. They need some form of authority. They need to know they are significant. They can have a military mindset. Focused, efficient, driven. They need to be pushed.
    \n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0BIGGEST FEAR: Being taken advantage of.\u00a0 Paul was constantly attacked by false teachers. He was one himself. He says, \u201cI was the worst.\u201d
    \n3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0DISCIPLESHIP STRATEGY: Encourage them often. Let them lead something. Give them opportunity. Solicit their input. Inspire them by keeping the standard high. Reassure them of their impact. They need your respect.
    \n4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0CHALLENGE: Overwhelm them with responsibility so they will rely on GOD. Help them take the time to meet the emotional needs of their people. Help them get in touch with their own emotional needs often. Challenge them to love and serve out of great fullness to God. Help them not \u201clord it over people.\u201d<\/p>\n

    CHARACTER #3 TIMOTHY
    \nTemperament or natural tendency (Phlegmatic) Relaxed, and quiet.
    \nPaul with Timothy: 1 Timothy 1:1-4, 2 Timothy 1:2-12, 4:1-5<\/p>\n

    LEADERSHIP STYLE: Steady Eddie. Stabilizing influence. Very family orientated. Can be overly possessive, protective, but very loyal.<\/p>\n

    1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0MAJOR NEEDS (WANTS): Security. Acceptance.
    \n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0BIGGEST FEAR: The loss of security or acceptance.
    \n3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0DISCIPLESHIP STRATEGY: Value their friendship. (John the Apostle, whom Jesus loved, was probably Phlegmatic). They are the most natural friends of all. Reassure them of your friendship. Make sure you are \u201cConnected on a heart level.\u201d \u00a0Instil confidence in them: \u201cYou are God\u2019s anointed.\u201d Tell them you believe in them.<\/p>\n

    4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0CHALLENGE: Teach them to be decisive, teach them to \u201cEMBRACE CHANGE NOT FIGHT IT.\u201d They tend to fear change in themselves and in their surroundings (New d-partners, new ministries, etc). Teach them to be dynamic and powerful.\u00a0 They tend to be lazy and complacent. Challenge their lack of results OFTEN!<\/p>\n

    CHARACTER #3 MOSES
    \nTemperament or natural tendency \u00a0(Melancholy) Artistic. Moody. Happy on\u00a0Monday, sad on\u00a0Tuesday.
    \nGod with Moses: Exodus 3:1-21, 4:1-17<\/p>\n

    LEADERSHIP STYLE: Idealistic, very creative, innovative, deep thinker and teacher; generally a very talented individual, compliant individual. They appreciate accuracy and attention to detail. They have a deep need to be a part of a cause. On the surface they appear to be cold and guarded, but in truth, they can be tender-hearted and caring.<\/p>\n

    1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0MAJOR NEED (WANT): Appreciation, friendship.
    \n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0BIGGEST FEAR: Being Wrong
    \n3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0DISCIPLESHIP STRATEGY: Encourage, ask this person for their insights and share yours often. They enjoy and need deep conversation. Take time to find out what they are into and gain an appreciation for it. Encourage them about their creation regularly. Teach them carefully and accurately. ALWAYS USE YOUR BIBLE! Be patient with their several questions and don\u2019t mistake this for criticism (they just want to know the reason for things. They lose trust when you give them wrong or contradictory information.)
    \n4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0CHALLENGE: Teach them that\u00a0mistakes are ok as they are perfectionist. They need to hear about grace, particularly your grace on them, often. They are highly distrustful. They will avoid present commitment to avoid future pain. Challenge them to be joyful as they are consistently negative. Challenge them on their negative view of the world and others they are close to. They have to learn to be positive and not nitpicky in discipling relationships and marriage. Moses struggles with depression: Numbers 11:1-10 \u201cHe became depressed enough to want to die.\u201d Moses is a perfectionist. In writing the first five books of the Bible, Moses shows his ability to give all the details carefully as laid out by God for the Tabernacle, the priest, for sacrifice and worship. Moses also demonstrated a problem melancholies have with delegating authority and responsibility. Exodus 18: the Jethro principle.<\/p>\n

    Questions:<\/strong>
    \nWho are you?
    \nWe all have a predisposition to one (although some of us have characteristics of two).
    \nHow would your friends characterize you?
    \nWho\u2019s discipling you? Why did God give you this type of leader?
    \nWho are you discipling?\u00a0Why did God give you this type of person to disciple?
    \nHow would you characterize them? \u00a0What type of leader does God feel you need? What kind of people does God think you need to lead?
    \nLet\u2019s all strive in growth to present everyone perfect in Christ!
    \nAnd to God be all the Glory!
    \nMichael Williamson<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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