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The OP Strategy of A.M.E.N. (equipping Christ-followers to be disciples)

Attract: To cause to draw near; to arouse or compel the interest, admiration, of.

“…Make the teaching about God our Savior attractive in every way.”

Titus 2:10 NLT

The “A Class” is used to turn attenders into members.

Mature: To bring to full development.

“So let us stop going over the basics of Christianity again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding. Surely we don’t need to start all over again with the importance of turning away from evil deeds and placing our faith in God.”

Hebrews 6:1 NLT

The “M Class” is intended to turn members into disciples.

Empower: To equip or supply with an ability; enable.

“Now there are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but it is the same Holy Spirit who is the source of them all. There are different kinds of service in the church, but it is the same Lord we are serving. There are different ways God works in our lives, but it is the same God who does the work through all of us. A spiritual gift is given to each of us as a means of helping the entire church.”

1 Corinthians 12:4-7 NLT

The “E Class” is intended to help the disciple discover and use their spiritual gift(s).

Net-work: An extended group of people with similar interests or concerns who interact and remain in informal contact for mutual assistance or support.

“And since we are all one body in Christ, we belong to each other, and each of us needs all the others.”

Romans 12:5 NLT

The “N Class” is intended to enable the mature disciple for ministry and missions