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The influence of the Consistory of Geneva is also examined to determine how they created an expectation of sanctification in that Reformed city.Themes in Walter Marshall’s work, The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification, are summarized to enumerate the various theological strands which are woven together with our sanctification.  Those themes are then used to also discover the degree to which more contemporary sources support a Biblical understanding of the place of sanctification in the Christian life. Lastly such themes are employed to provide a framework in which local churches can increase their emphasis on continual growth in holiness for all of the members of the church.  Ideas for equipping the elders of the church to support this emphasis are detailed.  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Jesus’ call is a non-negotiable, and the ramification of ignoring it has eternal implications. The call to discipleship is also traced throughout the Bible in order to display that faithful discipleship in not a concept unique to Matthew. Even though the word “discipleship” does not appear the Bible, it is a thread woven throughout the pages of scripture. Discipleship demands obedience, and obedience has always been God’s will for his people.  The contemporary problem–the lack of discipleship–is examined with a focus on the ramifications for the church. The impact of false teaching, materialism, apathy, fear of the world, and the church’s failure to make disciples are examined among the causes for the contemporary problem. This project examines solutions to the contemporary problem, as well as the positive ramifications faithful discipleship has on the church, the home, and society. 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He had long been convicted of such changes and yet displayed patience in their implementation.Much of contemporary scholarship does not address this topic at much length or with much detail. In many works, it is implied that pastoral patience is needful for the work of the church but rarely is it stated outright. The focus is often on what churches need to change or improve rather than how they should go about making the change. This section is supplemented by a survey of local church pastors and Christian school administrators regarding patience and leadership. The ministry model is articulated and generated using the Biblical, historical, andcontemporary research elements and lessons learned. The model is in the form of asuggested plan to be used by churches during their vision or revitalization process. It alsoincludes a four- part sermon series that could also be used for a conference on pastoralministry. 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The desired outcome was that the participants would continue faith exploration as a life-long journey, become comfortable with questions as normative of spiritual health, and experience an enhanced connection with God and the world (3Cs).The project engaged in action research, and employed adapted elements from heuristic phenomenology and ethnography. 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