Winning the World

Session 5: Patterns of Structure and Religious Authority in Church Planting Movements 83

a. Revolutionaries are connected: They have formed a deep bond with God and relate to people intimately because of that bond , Revolution , p. 94.

b. Revolutionaries are available: “ available to do whatever it takes to grow your faith stronger. Available to hear and respond to the Spirit of God. Available to see Him work through you because of your trust in Him, ” Revolution , p. 95.

c. Revolutionaries are firm and focused: They are focused on producing fruit , i.e., to place their faith in God above all else, to be considerate of the needs of others and bless them whenever possible, Revolution , p. 96.

d. Revolutionaries are assured, appropriately righteous, and upbeat: Feeling secure in knowing they are connected to the omnipotent and omniscient God of the universe, they are both confident and fearless, Revolution , p. 96.

e. Revolutionaries possess character: Possessing the characteristics of integrity, honesty, reliability, trust worthiness, and humility, they make their efforts at being change agents “honorable,” Revolution , p. 97.

f. Revolutionaries possess excessive love for God and people: Revolutionaries look aggressively for opportunities to bless people , Revolution , p. 98.

g. Revolutionaries embrace a lifestyle that is both clean and productive: In being respectable representatives of the Kingdom, revolutionaries posses both a clean mind and lifestyle, e.g., “working hard, producing good deeds, and avoiding debt,” Revolution , p. 99.