LifeShapes encourages church growth because it focuses on multiplication through disciples making disciples. This was the only way that Jesus said to win the lost — not to lure them into a church pew and add them to the roll. Rather, we're to make disciples...true believers who grow and make other believers.
LifeShapes is designed to equip the believer for Kingdom life by linking the discipleship principles of Jesus to memorable images — eight shapes. It forms the vocabulary that expresses the theology and daily life of a disciple of Jesus, painting a clear picture through which individuals can gain a greater understanding of what God intends to do in their personal lives, in the church, and in the world.
The Circle Choosing to Learn from Life. Identifying the events in our lives that affect our emotions and actions and that represent opportunity for learning and growth.
The Semi Circle Living in Rhythm with Life. A process that helps us identify rhythms and patterns of work, rest, fruitfulness and abiding in our lives. Recognizing these patterns will prevent us from becoming overstretched.
The Triangle Balancing the Relationships of Life. Three areas of life that Jesus modeled to maintain a balanced lifestyle: Up: Developing intimacy with Him; In: Building the Church community; Out: Reaching the unchurched.
The Square Defining the Priorities of Life. Four stages of team development modeled by Jesus. These are the stages that result in any team striving to reach maturity, fruitfulness and multiplication.
The Pentagon Knowing Your Role in Life. Five key roles (apostle, prophet, teacher, evangelist, pastor) that each of us are designed to fill. Put together, they make up the church identified in Ephesians.
The Hexagon Praying As a Way of Life. Six petitions of prayer modeled by Jesus in Matthew 6:9-13. Learning to apply this prayer to your daily requests will strengthen and renew the prayer life of your church.
The Heptagon Practicing the Principles of a Vital Life. Seven principles of growth that apply to all living things, including God's people. The anagram "MRS GREN" can help you learn how to grow a healthy church (Movement, Respiration, Sensitivity, Growth, Reproduction, Excretion, Nutrition).
The Octagon Living a Mission-Minded Life. Eight evangelistic strategies for a comprehensive outreach approach. This model will help you discover the Person of Peace and how to process works from God's perspective.
Watch the Lifeshapes Interview Clip featuring Mike Breen and Walt Kallestad!
Your one-stop shop for LifeShapes resources is just a click away! The Passionate Life series of books, devotionals, DVDs, small group resources and more walk through each LifeShape in great detail. Through them, your life and ministry can be re-Shaped forever! Visit joyresources.org to browse the possibilities.
A Passionate Life Small Group Resource Kit
The Passionate Church
Our conferences, lunches and intensives will teach you how to strategically pattern your ministry after the Jesus-led discipleship model using LifeShapes. We encourage you to check out our learning opportunities and make plans to attend!
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