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Holistic Small Groups Midterm
Andrews University Theological Seminary
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Religious Studies
Graduate
10/21/2013

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What is it that keeps us from accepting new ideas?
Definition
Paradigms
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What is a paradigm filter?
Definition
Our Paradigms filter and screen data before they enter our mind,data that agrees with our paradigms find easy pathways to our mind
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Three negative effects of paradigm?
Definition
1. More unexpected the data, the more trouble we have accepting it
2. In some cases unexpected data is ignored or distorted until in fits in our paradigm, rather than knowledge it was an exception to the rule
3. In extreme cases, we are literally physiologically incapable of perceiving the unexpected data. The data is invisible
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Paradigm effect?
Definition
We view the world through our paradigms and select from the world the data that best fits our rules and regulations and ignore the rest
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Result of paradigm effect?
Definition
1. blinds us to new opportunities
2. overlook possibilities to expand our sphere of influence
3. Obscures effective strategies from being presented to those in leadership positions
4. Prevents us from developing creative solutions to difficult problems
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Challenge of discovering future?
Definition
Trying to discover the future through our paradigms
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Going back to zero effect?
Definition
Paradigm shifts send people back to zero, past doesn't matter, and be open to new ideas in the future
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Anticipate the future?
Definition
Recognize our current paradigms and be ready to go beyond them
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Paradigm as a two edged sword?
Definition
You see what you're supposed to see, or you see poorly data that doesn't fit the paradigm
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5 key observations about paradigms
Definition
1. common
2. useful
3. get in the way of new ideas
4. created by outsiders
5. Pioneers adopt new paradigms in their early stages
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Paradigm shift question
Definition
What today is impossible to do in your line of work, but if it could be done, would fundamentally change what you do?
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How can we cope with change?
Definition
Remembering that it has occurred in the past and that there are always new paradigms to shift to in the future
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What does the bell curve teach us about implementing change in the local congregation?
Definition
1. Things get worse before they get better
2. You cannot tell what direction the progress is going at any point
3. Change always takes longer than you think
4. The most typical point to give up is just before a breakthrough to success
Term
4 Personality styles with three characteristics of each
Definition
1. D: Dominant, determined, driver
2. I: Influencing, inspiring, impulsive
3. C: Compliant, Cautious, Correct
4. S: Steady, supportive, stable
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"D" Style role and orientation
Definition
Active role, Task-oriented
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"I" Style role and orientation
Definition
Active role, People-oriented
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"C" Style role and orientation
Definition
Passive role, task oriented
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"S" Style role and orientation
Definition
Passive role, people oriented
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Differences: Affinity/free market groups and HSG's
Definition
Affinity/free market: In the church
HSG's: the church
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5 systems of HSG
Definition
1. Community
2. Equipping
3. Accountability
4. Leadership
5. Evangelism
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Community system of HSG "thumb"
Definition
1. Everything the group does works in relationship to community
2. Christ brings unity to the group
3. Grow closer to God, grow closer to each other
4. Flow in and out of each others life throughout the week
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Equipping system of HSG "pinky"
Definition
1. smallest finger represents the weaker members who are in process of growing
2. They need to be equipped for their personal devotional life with God, and for reaching out beyond the group to others who need God
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Accountability system of HSG "ring finger"
Definition
1. Responsibility and accountability
2. Group has system of support for members
3. Pray for and encourage each other
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Leadership system of HSG "middle finger"
Definition
1. Leaders: more mature peeps in group
2. Have strong relationship with God
3. Trained to oversee group, look for new leaders to lead HSG under God's guidance
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Evangelism system of HSG "pointer finger"
Definition
1. Says "Go"
2. Represents Evangelism
3. Evangelism gives HSG's forward purpose
4. Evangelism constantly held in front of group members
5. Looking out for new people to invite, especially lost ones
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4 W's of HSG's
Definition
1. Welcome
2. Worship
3. Word
4. Works
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Welcome (4 W's)
Definition
1. Icebreaker to move us from everyday work week to relating and thinking about each other
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Worship (4 W's)
Definition
1. turning focus on Jesus, coming into His presence through worship
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Word (4 W's)
Definition
1. Not heavy study, relational and applicational time
2. May break up into 2's or 3's to discuss message, pray, and be prayed for
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Works (4 W's)
Definition
1. Plans laid for reaching community for Christ
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5th W of HSG
Definition
Wasting time
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13 Values of church based on HSG's
Definition
1. God's 10 Commandments
2. Prayer as way of life
3. Learning from and living Scriptures
4. SG=community, LG= corporate worship
5. Sharing in community
6. Praise & Worship
7. Equipping
8. Koinonia 7 days a week
9. Spiritual gifts
10. Edification
11. Evangelism
12. Accountability
13. Leadership
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Why need values of HSG's?
Definition
Values govern actions, govern direction of churches
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5 Phases in developing HSG-based ministry
Definition
1. Envisioning
2. Preparing
3. Mobilizing leaders
4. Restructuring
5. Expanding
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5x5 model (Jethro structure)
Definition
1. group leader: 1 group
2. Zone pastor: 5 groups
3. District pastor: 5 zones
4. Pastor of church: entire church
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Principles of g-12 model founded on
Definition
1. everyone is a potential leader
2. everyone can disciple 12 people
3. everyone can win souls and develop leaders
4. everyone is ministered to, then ministers to others
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9 Leadership qualifications of a group leader
Definition
1. commitment to God, devotion to Him
2. Dependence on God
3. Commitment to scripture
4. Personal integrity
5. Oppenness to God's working in inner heart
6. Obedience to God
7. Heart for people
8. teachableness
9. balance in life
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Accountability and mentoring defined
Definition
Process of becoming a servant to help another person or persons grow in Jesus and in service to others; loving partnership.
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