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Jesus looked into the faces of those who were following him 2000 years ago and said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and
burdened, and I will give you rest . . . learn from me . . . and you will find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:28-29). Is not this life of
learning with Jesus the life that we have always really yearned for? But amidst the intensity of our busy lives today, when do we
actually take time to join together with other believers in order to seriously reflect and honestly converse about our lives with the
Lord?
Richard Foster has observed over the past few years, “Superficiality is the curse of our age. The doctrine of instant satisfaction is a
primary spiritual problem. The desperate need today is not for a greater number of intelligent people, or gifted people, but for deep
people.” Whether you have walked with Jesus for many years or you are just beginning the faith journey we want to invite you to take
this next several months and in the company of others discover more deeply the life that God wants to shape in you. Join us on this
Emerging Journey . . .
We will walk and learn together through the following four stages:
Stage 1: Biblical Foundations . . . will guide us into an understanding and appreciation of the foundational and transforming
role of the Scriptures for a lifetime of growth and service.
Stage 2: Personal Foundations . . . will lead us into an exploration of God’s sovereign, shaping work in our unique lives.
Stage 3: Relational Foundations . . . will explore the necessity of spiritual community in Jesus’ way of forming us into
people of integrity and influence.
Stage 4: Practical Foundations . . . will guide us into an overview of the diverse work of Christian leadership within a
community.
• Be challenged to stretch your imagination of God’s personal goodness and love in this world.
• Experience together the healing power of shared authentic Christian community.
• Discover the uniqueness of who God has created, gifted and prepared you to be.
• Grow in a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Scriptures and their transforming influence.
• Prayerfully examine what God has been graciously up to throughout your whole life.
• Reflect upon your formation in holiness as a lifelong work of the Spirit from the inside out.
• Cultivate a heart to walk with others and help them make sense of their life in Christ.
• Wrestle with the difference Jesus makes to your understanding and practice of leadership
• Be empowered to live and serve out of who you have been designed to be
• Be invited to participate in God’s good and gracious work in the world, in your community, and in your life.
O B J E C T I V E S
Scriptures
Stage 1: Biblical Foundations
Participants will grow in a deeper understanding and appreciation of the
Scriptures and their transforming influence.
Stage 2: Personal Foundations
Community
Stage 3: Relational Foundations
Participants will experience and value authentic and accountable
relationships with fellow participants on the journey (experience of a
Stage 4: Practical Foundations
shared life).
Re-visioning Leadership
Participants’ views and practices of leadership will be challenged and integrated by Jesus’ ongoing “but not
so with you” wisdom in their life and community. (bursting cultural illusions of leadership)
A Lifelong Perspective
Participants will come to understand & reflect upon spiritual formation/leadership development from a
lifelong perspective.
Identity
Participants will come to a deeper understanding and acceptance of their core identity as a loved child of
God in Jesus.
Vocation/Calling
Participants will come to prayerfully see the whole of their particular life as a response to God’s initiating
and inviting activity/mission in the world. (Ephesians 2:10)
Mentoring
Participants will be engaged in a one-on-one relationship with a mature believer who will pay attention to
their ongoing character/spiritual formation.
The Emerging Journey
Stage 1: Biblical Foundations
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A dispute also arose among them as to which one of them was to be regarded as the greatest. But he said to them,
“The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors.
But not so with you; rather the greatest among you must become like the youngest,
and the leader like one who serves. For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves?
Is it not the one at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.”
Luke 22:24-27
O B J E C T I V E S
T E X T
After he had washed their feet, had put on his robe, and had returned to the table, he said to them,
“Do you know what I have done to you? You call me Teacher and Lord—and you are right, for that is what I am.
So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.
For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.
John 13:12-15
O B J E C T I V E S
Perspective: Participants will gain a lifelong and grace-filled Session 4: Preparation: An Invitation to
Growth & Holiness
perspective on their own development and the development of
others. Session 5: Challenges to Growth & Influence
T E X T
Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you;
consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and for ever.
Hebrews 13:7-8
O B J E C T I V E S
T E X T
The Walk:
The Life-Changing Journey of Two Friends
Michael Card
Grand Rapids, MI: Discovery House Publishers, 2006
The Emerging Journey
Stage 4: Practical Foundations
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He chose his servant David, and took him from the sheepfolds;
from tending the nursing ewes he brought him
to be the shepherd of his people Jacob, of Israel, his inheritance.
With upright heart he tended them, and guided them with skilful hand.
Psalm 78:70-72
O B J E C T I V E S
Contemporary Model Interview: Participants will interview a Session 2: The Work: Inspiration &
leader whom they admire and then reflect upon the leadership Motivation
implications of this person’s life and work.
Session 3: The Work: Relational
Connectedness
Scripture Reading/Reflection: Participants will read and reflect together
Session 4: The Work: Various Tasks Along
upon the book of Luke, chapters 13-24.
the Way
Clarifying Next Steps on the Journey: Participants will come to Session 5: Serving Out of Who We Are
prayerfully reflect together upon what they need next in their Session 6: Wrapping it Up...
development; in view of the whole of their life as a response to
God’s initiating and inviting activity/mission in the world, what is
their next step?
T E X T
The cost is something that you can pray about, how will God provide for this? If
he wants you to be a part of this then he will provide a way for you.
Pay Monthly?
We can work out a monthly payment system to help ease the burden, but at this
stage we are not planning on offering any scholarships for E3.
E3 Application
Creekside Church
Name: ___________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________
Birthday:_________________________________________
We are excited with your interest to participate in E3. The following questions are designed to
help provide us a perspective on your faith journey. The E3 Coordinating Team, led by Pastor
Jason Deuman, will process your application. Please complete the following information to the
best of your ability and return it to the church office by August 16, 2009.
PERSONAL
Age: (please circle) 18-24 25-3435-44 45-54 55-64 75-84+
Marital Status: (please circle) single married widowed divorced re-married
Children: number: _____ ages: ____________________________________
QUESTIONS:
• What would you say it would look like for you to finish your life well?
• What do you hope for from participation in E3? Any concerns?
Thank You. Please return to the church office or to Jason Deuman by August 16, 2009