Invest
Introduction
Invest is a 10 month course designed to disciple, train, and equip men who are interested in servant leadership in the local church.
Objectives
Invest has three important objectives:
- To assist in doctrinal development through study and discussion.
- To equip and train participants to serve as lay leaders at COGC.
- To provide a context for evaluation of character and gifting
Participant Requirements
The following is required of each participant:
- Must be a member of Covenant of Grace Church and an active participant in a Community Group.*
- Must commit to attending a majority of the meetings.
- Must commit to completing the assignments.
- Must purchase the following books: Disciples of Grace, Jerry Bridges; Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, Donald Whitney; Stop Dating the Church, Joshua Harris; Evangelism, Mack Stiles.
*A recommendation from your Community Group Leader is required for participation.
Audio Assignments
September – Grace and the Adventure of Leadership (C.J. Mahaney)
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October – Boasting Only in the Cross (John Piper)
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October – The Functional Centrality of the Gospel (Jacob Bullmore)
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December – Loving the Church (C.J. Mahaney)
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January – Guarding Against Unbelief (Jace Hudson)
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February – The Power: Understanding and Experiencing the Holy Spirit (Jeff Purswell)
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April – Sustained in Suffering by the Saga of Job (C.J. Mahaney)
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May – Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: Why It matters (Jeff Purswell)
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June – Divine Sovereignty: The Fuel of Death-Defying Missions (David Platt)
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