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The Problem

My friends 19-year-old sons accidental death

Ever-widening division between generations

High biblical illiteracy in the church(9% of Christians with a biblical worldview& 4% between ages of 18 & 30)

Get people out of the pews into the streetsas salt and light in our communities

Little coaching of boomers and older adultswith young people in a fun way

so everyone is interested and engaged


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Blogging through theLaw, Prophets, Psalms and New Testament

www.markpomeroy.com

Why: The Bible is an intimidating book

People have a hard time getting to know God

Mystery surrounding how to understand the Bible

Spiritual growth becomes confusing

What:Story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus and theirencounter with Christ cuts through the fog

How: Beginning with Moses and the prophets, He explained Himself

as revealed in the Scriptures

Their hearts burned within them as He opened the Scriptures

They related their experiences and how He wasrecognized in the breaking of bread (Lk. 24:26-35)

Point:Study and discuss the Bible thoroughly and systematicallyto experience the passion of knowing Christ


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. . .Share with you not only the gospel of

God but our lives as well,because you had become so dear to us.

(1 Thess. 2:8)

Biblical Literacy(overaching goal)

Cross-Generational Coaching(supported by technology)

Spiritual Intimacy(up)

Unified Relationships(in)

Sacrificial Service(out)

Kingdom of God

Kingdom of God


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Spiritual Intimacy

2. Loving God and followingHis rule enables you to liveand minister with Christsauthority and compassionin making disciples &building His kingdom onearth (courses 3 & 4).

1. Gods unconditional andconditional Old Testamentpromises provide thefoundation to place yourfaith in Christ forreconciliation and freedomso it can be shared withothers (courses 1 & 2).

Unified Relationships

3. Gaining wisdom anddeepening your relationshipwith God helps you respondproperly to circumstancesand people you meet alongthe way (courses 5 & 6).

4. Understanding your identityin Christ builds credibilityand an attractive ministrythat no one can resist inyour home, schoolworkplace & community(courses 7 & 8).

Sacrificial Service

5. Servant leaders in the Bibleare examples of those whofollow the Holy Spirit torevive, multiply and disciplepeople in the world(courses 9 & 10).

6. Discover where God wantsyou to serve by examininghow He transforms acommunity through thevarious cultural spheres(courses 11 & 12).

Biblical Literacy Cross-Generational Coaching

Sync: Connecting Your Life to Gods Story

Goal: Transform the self, church and world as we study the Bible

Equip facilitators to lead any small group so they can particularize the Sync contentbased on peoples needs, self-directed learning exercises for a mentee

and reflections that a mentor and mentee work through during the week.


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PHASE 1Spiritual Intimacy

Pursue an authenticand intimate relationship with God

Course 1 - The Big Story

Learning how God connects our livesto His story in the Bible.

Course 2 -A Matter of Faith

Teaching Gods plan for reconciliationthat empowers new disciples to go out

and enable people everywhere to obtaintrue freedom and security in Christ.

Course 3 - Love Is The Rule

Loving God and allowing Him

supremacy brings about His rule inevery cultural sphere on earth.

Course 4 - Time To Change

Living and ministering with Christsauthority and compassion prepares His

people to make disciplesandbuild Gods Kingdom on earth.


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PHASE 2

Unified RelationshipsServe humbly to attain integrityin all relationships

Course 5 - Skillful Relationships

Fearing God prompts in you the properresponses to lifes circumstances

and to people you meet along the way.

Course 6 - Character Building

Deepening ones personal knowledgeof Christ builds true faith

to enable the living it out in the world.

Course 7 - Operation Credibility

Understanding your identity in Christ

to build credibility in your home,school, workplace and community.

Course 8 - Be A Magnet

Combining Bible study methodsand the power of God to develop an

attractive ministry the worldcant resist.


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PHASE 3

Sacrificial ServiceMake our world a better place

through positive influence

Course 9 - Picture The Possibilities

Transforming friends, families,churches and communities

through servant leadership.

Course 10 - Healthy Lifestyle

Following the Holy Spiritin an effort to revive, multiply

and disciple people in the world.

Course 11 Transformed Communities

Mobilizing both marketplace

and vocational Christian workersto build Gods kingdom on earth.

Course 12 - Find Your Lifes Mission

Discovering the cultural sphere where Godwants you to serve by examining the

Bibles teaching on each one.


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Phase OneSpiritual Intimacy: Pursue an authentic and intimate relationship with God

A. The Big Story

Purpose: Overview of how God connects our lives to His story in the Bible.

God is interested in all of life, including government, economics, science & technology, church,family, education, communication & media and arts & entertainment.

Session #1: What Gods Old Testament Story Looks LikeUnderstand that the Old Testament is a true historical document where you can connectyour own life experiences to the story of real men and women God chose for His Kingdom purposes.

Session #2: Gods Promise for His People(Genesis 12-15)God initiates a relationship with us even when lifes circumstances seem out of control

and in spite of our disobedience.

Session #3: How We Follow God(Exodus 9; Leviticus 26; Deuteronomy 28-30)Find enjoyment, satisfaction and safety as you obey and become reconciled to God.

Session #4: How and Why We Are Able to Obey God(2 Samuel 7 & Jeremiah 31)Trust God to fulfill all His promises as we experience life transformation from the inside out.

Session #5: Why You Can Trust the Person Named Jesus(Matthew 1:1- 7:29)

Model Christ's presentation of the gospel of the Kingdom that teaches repentance of sin,preaches heart change and leads to community transformation in all cultural spheres.

Session #6: Why We Can Trust the Work of Christ(Matthew 8:1-16:20)Mentor disciples in the power of Christs authority, and in God the Father's plan for reconciled relationships

that comes to fruition even in the midst of spiritual conflictthus expanding the current day Kingdom of God on earth socially, physically and spiritually.

Session #7: Our Purpose in Life(Matthew 16:21-28:20)

Teach people to become disciples who can act with Christ's authority in living out an effective kingdom lifestylethrough serving, teaching and empowering the oppressed and those without hope and Christ in their lives.


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B. A Matter of Faith

Purpose: Teaching God's plan for reconciliation that empowers new disciples to go out andenable people everywhere to obtain true freedom and security in Christ.

Session #1: How the World Pursues the Good Life(Romans 1:1-32)People's ungodly or immoral thoughts and behaviors separate them from God.

Session #2: How ReligiousPeople Live Their Lives(Romans 2:1-3:23)People in the Church separate themselves from God with religionand man-made rules.

Session #3: How to Find True Freedom(Romans 3:24 - 4:25)Faith in Christs death and resurrection and repentance allows one to enter the Kingdom of God.

Session #4: Benefits That Occur in a Relationship With God(Romans 5:1- 6:23)True contentment grows as we experience Christs death, burial, and resurrection.

Session #5: How to Experience True Freedom and Meaning(Romans 7:1- 8:39)Living by the flesh produces frustration and defeat while living by the Spirit yields freedom and victory.

Session #6: How to Experience Real Security(Romans 9:1-33)Gods sovereignty results in individuals being chosen as His children.

Session #7: How To Help Others Find True Freedom and Meaning(Romans 10:1-11:36 )God's children share their faith so others can believe in the reality and greatness of the Kingdom.


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C. Love Is The Rule

Purpose: Loving God and allowing Him supremacy brings about His rule in every cultural sphere on earth

Session #1: Responsibilities God Entrusts to Us(Genesis)Participating in God's reclamation project brings His reign in every area of life including government,economics, science & technology, church, family, education, communication media, arts & entertainment.

Session #2: Moral Standards God Designed for His People(Exodus)Rejecting enslavement to this world by embracing a new culture to show to the world.

Session #3: Corporate Spiritual Disciplines God Instituted for His People(Leviticus )

Drawing near to God individually and corporately so we can reflect His image and discover His will.

Session #4: Logistics and Organization that Allow God's People to Become a Unified Community (Numbers)Preparing God's people for Kingdom impact in their "promise land."

Session #5: Teaching that Prepares God's People for Kingdom Impact in Our Communities (Deuteronomy)Loving God combined with teaching His Word provides blessed message to model and share with familyand community

Session #6: God's "Strategy" for Working Through His People to Accomplish His Purposes on Earth(Joshua)Holistic, spiritual development of God's people in every cultural sphere.

Session #7: Steadfast Heart of God in Midst of Our Unfaithfulness(Hosea)God lavishes grace on his people and promises restoration to them even as they make mistakes and sin.


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D. Time To Change

Purpose: Living and ministering with Christs authority and compassion prepares His peopleto make disciples and build God's Kingdom on earth.

Session #1: How to Create A Revived Atmosphere for Effective Disciple Making(Matthew)Fervent prayer and initiating relationships with others in our communitiescreates environments for changed lives.

Session #2: How to Produce A Climate for Kingdom Transformation(Mark)Demonstrating Christ's power over the material world challenges and equips leadersin spiritual warfare and prayer leading to supernatural results.

Session #3: How to Encourage God's People to Pray Together(Luke)Sharing stories of obedience, partnership and surrender encourages everyone to exalt Christ.

Session #4: How to Disciple Those in Various Ethnic and Socio-Economic Spheres(John)Sharing our personal accounts of ministry helps with recruiting laborers for Christ.We become adept at discerning other people's desire to minister.We learn to encourage potential, affirm strengths, cultivate relationshipsand promote greater intimacy with God.

Session #5: How We Provide Incentive to Become an Authentic Disciple(Revelation 1-3)Heavenly and earthly rewards motivate faithfulness among believers

Session #6: How To Develop Long-Term Perspective(Revelation 4-22)Compare the outcomes of living in the world versus life in Christ.


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II. Phase TwoUnified Relationships: Serve humbly to attain integrity in all relationships

A. Skillful Relationships

Purpose: Fearing God promotes proper responses to lifes circumstancesand to people you meet along the way.

Session #1: How to Sense Gods Presence in Any Circumstance of Life(Psalms)Maintain a proper perspective in life by knowing God.

Session #2: How to Mobilize Workers for Gods Kingdom on Earth(1 Chronicles)Core groups administer the placement and financial aspects of thosein leadership / teaching roles regarding bringing the gospel of the Kingdom to the community.

Session #3: How to Respond, Rather Than React When Life Makes No Sense(Job)Navigate through trials by understanding the higher purposes of God

Session #4: How to Develop Skill in Relating to God(Proverbs: Part 1)Wisdom emerges as we trust in Gods purpose for our lives.

Session #5: How to Develop Skill in Relating to Others(Proverbs: Part 2)Wisdom gained from fearing God provides the essential experience

on which to draw when negotiating the complexities of human relationships.

Session #6: How to Develop an Intimate Relationship with God and Our Mates(Song of Solomon)Model our marriages after Gods passionate love relationship with the church.

Session #7: How to Determine Whether There's More to Life than Wealth and Position(Ecclesiastes)Joy originates from God, but pursuing wealth, power, and prestige apart from Him triggers vanity.


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B. Character Building

Purpose: Deepening one's personal knowledge of Christ builds true faith to enable the living it out in the world.

Session #1: Why Should Christ Should Be The Most Important Person in Our Lives(Hebrews 1:1-4:12)God made Christ superior to all living things and gave Him authority over all the earth.As one who has all authority, we should look to Him as our exampleand make Him the focus of our lives.

Session #2: Why Should Christ's Work Be the Most Important Factor in Our Lives (Hebrews 4:13-10:18)Christs death on the cross provided the means for total access to God

because it was the fulfillment of what had been prophesiedand initiated the New Covenant thus re-establishing God's relationship with sinful humans.

Session #3: Reasons to Yield to Christ instead of Pursuing Our Own Agenda(Hebrews 10:19-13:25)Living out our faith in Christ accomplishes Gods purpose for our life.

Session #4: Making Faith Real in Our Lives(James )Successfully enduring the trials of life comes through abiding faith in Gods word

and communicating with God regarding your faith, feelings of weakness and fear,and thanking Him as He goes with you through the trials.

Session #5: How to Live Victoriously in the Midst of Our Sufferings(1 Peter)Submission to God in our suffering develops character.

Session #6: How to Experience Deep Joy and Sense of Connectedness(1 John)Cultivate a passionate, pursuit of God through confession of your sin and nurturing your spiritual self.


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D. Be A Magnet

Purpose: Combining Bible study methods and the power of Godto develop an attraction ministry the world cannot resist.

Session #1: Foundation for Successful Ministry(2 Corinthians 2:12-17)God always leads according to His triumph in Christ in every circumstance.God, through His Son's death and resurrection, created a foundation on which we,who should be people of obvious integrity and Christ's followers,have been granted the authority and given the commandto teach the Gospel to those in our communities.

Session #2: Where to Place Confidence for Ministry(2 Corinthians 3:1-18)

Trusting in the power of the Holy Spirit ensures the transformation of God's people into Gods image.

Session #3: Guarantees for Transformation of Those to Whom We Minister(2 Corinthians 4:1-18)God uses the problems and trials that come to each one of us to mold us into His image.As our image grows to be more like Him, more and more people will witness the reflectionof God's light in our lives and will desire to have that light in their own lives.As the light is seen, and more people come to believe, God is all the more glorified.

Session #4: Perspectives on Creating a Ministry That Honors God(2 Corinthians 5:1-21)

Ministry motivated by the love of Christ reaps souls who earn a just rewardon the day of judgment and for eternity.

Session #5: Commitments that Maintain Faithfulness in Ministry(2 Corinthians 6:1-18)Integrity and transparency in our relationships demonstrate Gods grace.

Session #6: Characteristics of Authentic Relationships in Ministry(2 Corinthians 7:1-16)Help transform others by modeling for them, how to live authentic, faithful, transparentand grace-filled lives.


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III. Phase ThreeSacrificial Service: Make our world a better place through positive influence

A. Picture the Possibilities

Purpose: Transforming friends, families, churches and communities through servant leadership.

Session #1: Circumstances That Create Need for Community Builders(Lamentations)Breakdowns in the church and society illustrate the desperate needfor Kingdom leaders with a heart for God.

Session #2: How to Choose Community Builders(Esther )Circumstances and life experiences intersect so individualscan fulfill unique roles in desperate times.

Session #3: Qualities Required for Community Builders(Daniel)God chooses and uses leaders with integrity and boldness in every walk of life.

Session #4: How to Mobilize Prayer-Oriented Community Builders(Ezra)God calls leaders to provide leadership in prayer.

Session #5: How to Mobilize Service-Oriented Community Builders(Nehemiah)God calls leaders to provide leadership in practical ministry.

Session #6: Commitments Required for Proper Exercise of Spiritual Gifts(Romans 12-16)Only those who identify with Christ and make Him Lord of their livesexercise their spiritual gifts properly.

Session #7: Character Required to Maximize Effectiveness of Spiritual Gifts(1 Corinthians; Ephesians 4, 1 Peter 2 & 4)Spiritual gifts used in the context of love and unity model Christ to the world.


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B. Healthy Lifestyle

Purpose Following the Holy Spirit to revive, multiply and disciple people in the world.

Session #1: How to Plant Seeds for Church Revival(Acts 1:1-8:1a)Corporate prayer, teaching, fellowship, and worship inspired by the Holy Spirit

create the right foundation for spiritual and numerical growth.

Session #2: How Do We Water the Seeds for Church Multiplication? (Acts 8:1b-12:25)Preparation of key leaders under the Holy Spirits direction provides the groundwork for multiplication.

Session #3: How to Harvest the Seeds in Church Expansion(Acts 13:1-28:31)Sending out equipped leaders as the Holy Spirit prompts increases the numberof disciples around the world.

Session #4: Description of a Healthy Church(1 Thessalonians)Well-balanced churches reach out in faith, become built up by love,and look up with hope as they grow toward Christ-like maturity.

Session #5: How to Form a Healthy Church(1 Timothy)Godly elders are led by Christ and are able to combineand make proper use of spiritual discipline, leadership abilities, and financial wisdom.

Session #6: How to Construct a Disciple-Making Church(2 Timothy)

Those filled with the Holy Spirit evangelize unbelieversand encourage believers to be equipped and empowered to apply and proclaim Gods Word.

Session #7: How to Make Disciples(Titus) Older men and women teach younger onesof the same gender in relational networks to meet pressing needs.


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C. Transformed Communities

Purpose:Mobilizing both marketplace and vocational Christian workers to build Gods Kingdom

Session #1: Discover God's Priorities for Our CitiesPart 1(Isaiah; Jonah)Analyze Gods present-day priorities for our cities using individuals, families,government, business, finance, etc., as reference points.

Session #2: Discover God's Priorities for Our CitiesPart 2(Isaiah)Analyze Gods present-day priorities for our cities using individuals, families,government, business, finance, etc., as reference points.

Session #3: Blueprint for Community TransformationPart 1(Ezekiel)Examine a corporate model for community-wide transformation.

Session #4: Blueprint for Community TransformationPart 2(Ezekiel)Examine a corporate model for community-wide transformation.

Session #5: Template for Ideal Economic, Political and Religious Systems in a Community(Deuteronomy 6; Isaiah 65:18-25 & Negative Examples of SolomonEconomics, AhabPolitics,JosiahReligion)Church works behind the scenes to steward citys inner spirituality to improve health care, stress,

adequate and fair housing, economic development and jobs, advocacy

and empowerment of the poor, relationship with God, peace and reconciliation of everyone.

Session #6: How to Follow Pauls Example in City-Wide Ministry(Acts and Paul's Epistles)Study how Paul combined prayer, truth and relationships in sharing the Gospel with unbelievers.

Session #7: Summary of Bible's Teaching on Church RealmAs learned in earlier Sync studies, the church is called to represent God to the worldby modeling His absolute truth and discipling people from all walks of life.


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D. Find Your Lifes Mission

Purpose: Discover the cultural sphere where God wants you to serve by examining the Bible's teaching oneach one.

Session #1: Summary of Bible's Teaching on Government Realms

As learned in earlier Sync studies, government is to ensure justice for all citizens, as well as executive,judicial, military, law enforcement and central community services.

Session #2: Summary of Bible's Teaching on Business & Economic RealmsAs learned in earlier studies, a community's business and economics leaders should help develop thecommunity's economy by providing jobs and means for needed goods, services, at a fair market price.

Session #3: Summary of Bible's Teaching on Science & Technology RealmsAs learned in earlier Sync studies, discoveries in science and technology

discover should be used for the benefit of all people resulting in a higher standard of living,better health, and enhanced stewardship of all God's natural resources.

Session #4: Summary of Bible's Teaching on Family RealmsAs learned in earlier Sync studies, families should provide safe, nurturing environmentsfor their members. As the smallest building block of human society, family environments need to provide formember growth and the attainment of godly values which will impact the next generation.

Session #5: Summary of Bible's Teaching on Education Realms

As learned in earlier Sync studies, education should provide for the development of God-given gifts in everyfamily member so that each member may use those gifts to serve society and glorify God.

Session #6: Summary of Bible's Teaching on Communication & Media RealmAs learned in earlier Sync studies, communication resources and media should provide truthful, objectiveinformation to the community-at-large so that citizens can make informed decisions.

Session #7: Summary of Bible's Teaching on Arts & Entertainment RealmsAs learned in earlier Sync studies, arts and entertainment

should provide rest, relaxation and restoration for the soul through beauty and joy.


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Session Objectives of Course #1: The Big Story

Session #1: Learn the chronology and stories of the Old Testamentin order to be passionate on how God builds His kingdom on earth.

Session #2: Because the Abraham Covenant teaches that God unconditionallyblesses all families of the earth, you will now have the capacityto experience well-being and peace even when life's circumstances seem out of control.

Session #3: Because the Mosaic/Palestinian Covenant creates an impetus for hopeand salvation, you will have a new desire to spread His word

to others resulting in blessings and enjoyment in your life.

Session #4: As you learn about the Holy Spirits power and the New Covenant,

you will gain a new hunger to obey God not out of duty,but because you want to out of gratitude for what He has accomplished in your life.

Session #5: You will learn that Jesus has the power and authority that not only transforms your life,but the lives of your family and community.

Session #6: You will learn that Jesus transforms and heals creation socially, physicallyand spiritually as you and the body of Christ walk in His power and authority.

Session #7: God wants us to serve strangers, the hungry, the hurting and the sickeveryone in needso they can experience the promises of Godthat we have studied in this course.


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SyncInstructional Design Process

1. Define and sequence the project milestones

2. If there are good reasons, adjust milestones. Make decisions at the appropriate times.

3. Content outline: a) identify the sessions b) identify the learning objectives for each sessionc) identify the topics in each session d) outline the session e) author the topics

4. When three sessions are built in the way that you want them, then test the sessions in Moodle.It's the easiest technical solution so let's test in it

5. When three sessions are tested in Moodle, determine go / no go on Moodle.If no go, repeat #4 with another technology. Repeat as needed.

6. During #5 keep building sessions up to 5

7. When #5 is complete, find a suitable pilot group

8. Begin a series of communications to inform the pilot group9. When 5 sessions are complete execute the pilot

10. Do nothing until the pilot is ready for evaluation -- take a vacation from Sync

11. Based on feedback decide next steps


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