Gregg's Rest Stop (Equipping the Equipped)

Published: Mon, 03/04/13

Gregg's Rest Stop

March 4, 2013

Journey in Christ

Equipping the Equipped

	*God gave some to be teachers...* *for the equipping of the saints* *for the work of ministry...* *till we all come* *to the measure of the stature* *of the fullness of Christ.* (Ephesians 4:11-13) Last month, Journey in Christ graduated 5 people from our first 8-month advanced discipleship training (equipping). The most powerful aspect of the graduation was hearing each student read their 7-page paper testifying of how the Lord had ministered to them during the past 8 months. This past weekend, we had orientation for 4 students to start our next 8-month training. The most powerful aspect of the orientation was each student openly testifying of struggles and hurts in their life while at the same time expressing a confident hope that this training is part of God's call for them. And we know that ALL things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28). EQUIPPED WITH LIFE The most amazing thing about our discipleship training is that each student is already completely equipped! Yes indeed! Equipped with the very life of Christ and all of His eternal personal resources! Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given us ALL things that pertain to life and godliness. (2 Peter 1:3) Notice that ALL things have already been given to us! EQUIPPED BY TRAINING Below are 4 students and 4 Journey in Christ staff who will be journeying together through Bible-based lectures (12 hours a month) and resources (9 books, 6 booklets, 4 DVD series, and 6 CD sets) for the next 8 months. In addition, each student has been assigned a Journey in Christ staff as a mentor for personal counseling/coaching during this journey. One student is a pastor who is also receiving 3 hours seminary credit through this training. The world trains people to use their natural gifts and talents. Nothing wrong with that. However, Christian discipleship is training to personally know the supernatural gift of the indwelling Christ as the source of life to be expressed through your natural gifts and talents! I can do ALL things through (my union with) Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13) CLOSING Worldly training is temporal. Discipleship training is eternal! God bless you as He equips (trains) you to personally know and to radiate Christ with whom you are already equipped!

DISCIPLESHIP HEALING

I was reminded of this Miracle Hill logo as I inserted this week's lead-off picture at the top of this week's Rest Stop. I see Christ-centered discipleship at the heart of both.

I was first struck by Miracle Hill's logo last year when I helped a dear friend surrender to Miracle Hill's 7-month Christian rehabilitation center. This logo:

1. Is a picture of how we must reach the end of ourselves to see the need for Christ.

2. Is a picture of how discipleship starts by meeting someone where they are in life, and many are down and out in need of Christ.

3. Is a picture of how discipleship lifts others up for the glory of Christ, and does not tear them down.

4. Is a picture of hope, and Christ is our hope.

Miracle Hill website link

About

Discipleship through

Counseling

Teaching

Training

Gregg Gibbons

Pastoral Director

Michael Chalmers

Training Director

Kellie Boggs

Fellowship Director

Joy Gibbons

Ministry Assistant and women's ministry coordinator

Carole Blyth

Board member and women's ministry coordinator

Randy Garrick

Board member and Elder Holly Ridge Baptist Church

Paul Crews

Board member and Pastor Mountain Creek Baptist Church

Journey in Christ website link

Personal website link

Partnership

I believe with all my heart that ministry is through relationships.

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you for your partnership in the gospel (Philippians 1:3, 5).

YouTube link below of my ministry commissioning service that included testimonies from several partners, including Bobby Richardson, former 2nd baseman for the NY Yankees.

3-minute discipleship video

Please contact me to learn more about partnering with me. I'd love to hear from you!

Ministry News

Gregg is mentoring teenagers, men, couples in an office donated by Holly Ridge Church in Simpsonville SC.

Michael is mentoring men and couples in offices donated by three churches Greenville SC.

A new group will be starting Advanced Discipleship Training March 2.

Clink link below:

ADT 2013 brochure

Gregg teaches freedom in Christ at The Haven of Rest mission in Anderson, SC Mondays 6:00-6:45 pm. You are welcome to attend with Gregg anytime!

Gregg will be speaking again at the Bar None Cowboy Church April 25. A new church in rural Laurens County SC.

Carole and Joy leading discipleship Bible studies Feb thru April for 7 female employees at a manufacturing plant.

One of our training graduates is partnering with Hunts Memorial Baptist Church of Greenville SC to teach at a women's retreat April 19-20!