The document discusses the characteristics of a fruitful church, emphasizing the importance of deep relationships with Christ and making disciples as per biblical teachings. It contrasts two leadership styles: 'sheep herders,' who tend to work individually and meet all expectations, versus 'sheep ranchers,' who prioritize quality care and delegate responsibilities. The document also touches on themes of grace, the importance of viewing failure as a learning opportunity, and the role of servant leadership in fostering an effective church community.

1. CheeringYou on to Deeper Leadership-Part 2
The Deeper School
© Dr. John Jackson

2. Producing Fruit
Fruit of Harvest
Fruit of Transformation
Fruit of the the Spirit

3. Characteristics of a Fruitful Church
A Fruitful Church is ROOTED IN RELATIONSHIP with Jesus Christ
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord,
continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him,
strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and
overflowing with thankfulness.” (Colossians 2:6-7)

4. A Fruitful Church is a BIBLICAL Church developing the FATHERS
HEART
“Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in
heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to
obey everything I have commanded you. And surely
I am with you always, to the very end of the
age’ ” (Matt 28:18-20)

5. A Fruitful Church sees every DISCIPLE as an AMBASSADOR
"But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be
prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks
you to give the reason for the hope that you have.
But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a
clear conscience, so that those who speak
maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may
be ashamed of their slander."
(I Peter 3:15-16)

6. Guilt & Shame
1 John 1:9…second most important promise in the
Bible?
You may own something and not have received it
Who you are vs. What you do or have done

7. Elder Brother Faith
Is it possible to be “lost” in the Fathers House?
Saved but not Free…
Galatians vs. Philippians

8. Fixing Mistakes
Living with Grace
Speaking the Truth in Love while Building Up (Ephesians
4:28-32)

9. Freedom to Fail
Ask yourself what failure means…911 call versus an
event mishap versus a copier malfunction
Failure as a learning process rather than as identity
(Colossians 1:28)

10. Leading Followers: Five Behaviors of
Sheep Herders:
 Personally do all the caring
 Attempt to meet all expectations
 Work to the limit of time/energy
 Keep work close to themselves
 Base perspective on present
conditions

11. Leading Leaders: Five Behaviors of
Sheep Ranchers:
 Concerned for high quality
pastoral care
 Set expectations
 Perceive the church
organizationally
 Delegate and involve others
 Develop leadership and
management skills

12. RecruitingTeams with Calling
 Fundamental view of Body and Parts (built up in
love as each part does its work)
 Calling & Assignment is not equal to Duties & Roles
 Passion & Trust…Demonstrated Impace

13. Servant Leadership & Results-Effectiveness
Philippians 2…Jesus our Model
Serving with a Purpose...Paul in Philippians 3
This one thing I do…
Tensions to be managed vs. Problems to be solved (Andy
Stanley)