As we read the NT descriptions of trans-local teams, we see a number of important things that they did. We see this as a pattern for our teams today:
Extension
- Continually stimulating the call to mission
- Supporting churches with training in mission
- Preaching the Gospel to the lost
Foundation-laying
- Establishing people together in Christ as communities
- Ensuring Biblical vision, doctrine and practice
- Considering what is in place and attending to lacks
- Advising on development
Problem-solving
- Supporting churches through problems
- Guarding against false teaching
- Regular engagement, not just crisis management
Supernatural impartation
- Ensuring churches experience a Spirit-filled life
- Imparting the power of God
Leadership training and appointment
- Helping identify and appointing elders
- Helping identify and train future leaders
Promoting unity
- Resolving broken relationships within churches
- Promoting a concern for the wider church and its leaders
