•Luke 9:18-36•“Accordingly, discipleship entails radical self-denial, daily cross bearing, and accompanying Jesus Because of the degree to which individuals in Roman antiquity were embedded in networks of kinship, the call to denial cannot be understood along strictly individualistic terms. Rather, to deny oneself was to set aside the relationships, the extended family of origin and inner circle of friends, by which one made one’s identity. By “radical” self-denial then, is meant openness to constructing a wholly new identity not based on ethnic origins or relationships of mutual obligation, but in the new community that is centered on God and resolutely faithful to Jesus’ message. Taking up the cross in its Roman context would have referred literally to the victim’s carrying the crossbeam of the cross from the site of sentencing to the place of crucifixion. Within Luke’s narrative, however, this act has been transformed into a metaphor by the addition of the phrase “day by day,” signifying that one is to live on a daily basis as though on had been sentenced to death by crucifixion. In this sense dead to the world that opposes God’s purpose, disciples are free to live according to the values of the kingdom of God proclaimed in Jesus’ ministry. It may be of interest, too, that persons who had been legally condemned to death forfeited their estates and were denied burial. In the wider Roman world, then, Jesus’ metaphor would have spoken to Luke’s heightened concerns with the peril of possessions and the pursuit of honorable status. Discipleship, then, are called upon to identify with Jesus in his suffering even if they are not necessarily to be sentenced to death on account of their witness for him.” –Joel Green•1 Corinthians 1:18•Phillippians 2:1-4•“the transfiguration scene calls upon the choir of voices especially to stress the image of Jesus as liberator from bondage, his ministry as one of release from captivity in all its guises. How is this release accomplished? Clearly, release has already been available in Jesus’ itinerant ministry in Galilee and in the extension of that ministry in the missionary activity of the twelve. Luke’s account of the transfiguration does nothing to discount the effectiveness of Jesus’ powerfully ministry of liberation heretofore, but does go on to intimate the redemptive power of his upcoming journey through death to exaltation” –Joel Green •Who do you say Jesus is?•Are you living as a cross bearing disciple or a casual observer?•Do you see past what the world is telling you to see? To the supernatural? To Jesus?

•Luke 9:18-36•“Accordingly, discipleship entails radical self-denial, daily cross bearing, and accompanying Jesus Because of the degree to which individuals in Roman antiquity were embedded in networks of kinship, the call to denial cannot be understood along strictly individualistic terms. Rather, to deny oneself was to set aside the relationships, the extended family of origin and inner circle of friends, by which one made one’s identity. By “radical” self-denial then, is meant openness to constructing a wholly new identity not based on ethnic origins or relationships of mutual obligation, but in the new community that is centered on God and resolutely faithful to Jesus’ message. Taking up the cross in its Roman context would have referred literally to the victim’s carrying the crossbeam of the cross from the site of sentencing to the place of crucifixion. Within Luke’s narrative, however, this act has been transformed into a metaphor by the addition of the phrase “day by day,” signifying that one is to live on a daily basis as though on had been sentenced to death by crucifixion. In this sense dead to the world that opposes God’s purpose, disciples are free to live according to the values of the kingdom of God proclaimed in Jesus’ ministry. It may be of interest, too, that persons who had been legally condemned to death forfeited their estates and were denied burial. In the wider Roman world, then, Jesus’ metaphor would have spoken to Luke’s heightened concerns with the peril of possessions and the pursuit of honorable status. Discipleship, then, are called upon to identify with Jesus in his suffering even if they are not necessarily to be sentenced to death on account of their witness for him.” –Joel Green•1 Corinthians 1:18•Phillippians 2:1-4•“the transfiguration scene calls upon the choir of voices especially to stress the image of Jesus as liberator from bondage, his ministry as one of release from captivity in all its guises. How is this release accomplished? Clearly, release has already been available in Jesus’ itinerant ministry in Galilee and in the extension of that ministry in the missionary activity of the twelve. Luke’s account of the transfiguration does nothing to discount the effectiveness of Jesus’ powerfully ministry of liberation heretofore, but does go on to intimate the redemptive power of his upcoming journey through death to exaltation” –Joel Green •Who do you say Jesus is?•Are you living as a cross bearing disciple or a casual observer?•Do you see past what the world is telling you to see? To the supernatural? To Jesus?

•Luke 9:18-36•“Accordingly, discipleship entails radical self-denial, daily cross bearing, and accompanying Jesus Because of the degree to which individuals in Roman antiquity were embedded in networks of kinship, the call to denial cannot be understood along strictly individualistic terms. Rather, to deny oneself was to set aside the relationships, the extended family of origin and inner circle of friends, by which one made one’s identity. By “radical” self-denial then, is meant openness to constructing a wholly new identity not based on ethnic origins or relationships of mutual obligation, but in the new community that is centered on God and resolutely faithful to Jesus’ message. Taking up the cross in its Roman context would have referred literally to the victim’s carrying the crossbeam of the cross from the site of sentencing to the place of crucifixion. Within Luke’s narrative, however, this act has been transformed into a metaphor by the addition of the phrase “day by day,” signifying that one is to live on a daily basis as though on had been sentenced to death by crucifixion. In this sense dead to the world that opposes God’s purpose, disciples are free to live according to the values of the kingdom of God proclaimed in Jesus’ ministry. It may be of interest, too, that persons who had been legally condemned to death forfeited their estates and were denied burial. In the wider Roman world, then, Jesus’ metaphor would have spoken to Luke’s heightened concerns with the peril of possessions and the pursuit of honorable status. Discipleship, then, are called upon to identify with Jesus in his suffering even if they are not necessarily to be sentenced to death on account of their witness for him.” –Joel Green•1 Corinthians 1:18•Phillippians 2:1-4•“the transfiguration scene calls upon the choir of voices especially to stress the image of Jesus as liberator from bondage, his ministry as one of release from captivity in all its guises. How is this release accomplished? Clearly, release has already been available in Jesus’ itinerant ministry in Galilee and in the extension of that ministry in the missionary activity of the twelve. Luke’s account of the transfiguration does nothing to discount the effectiveness of Jesus’ powerfully ministry of liberation heretofore, but does go on to intimate the redemptive power of his upcoming journey through death to exaltation” –Joel Green •Who do you say Jesus is?•Are you living as a cross bearing disciple or a casual observer?•Do you see past what the world is telling you to see? To the supernatural? To Jesus?

•Luke 9:18-36•“Accordingly, discipleship entails radical self-denial, daily cross bearing, and accompanying Jesus Because of the degree to which individuals in Roman antiquity were embedded in networks of kinship, the call to denial cannot be understood along strictly individualistic terms. Rather, to deny oneself was to set aside the relationships, the extended family of origin and inner circle of friends, by which one made one’s identity. By “radical” self-denial then, is meant openness to constructing a wholly new identity not based on ethnic origins or relationships of mutual obligation, but in the new community that is centered on God and resolutely faithful to Jesus’ message. Taking up the cross in its Roman context would have referred literally to the victim’s carrying the crossbeam of the cross from the site of sentencing to the place of crucifixion. Within Luke’s narrative, however, this act has been transformed into a metaphor by the addition of the phrase “day by day,” signifying that one is to live on a daily basis as though on had been sentenced to death by crucifixion. In this sense dead to the world that opposes God’s purpose, disciples are free to live according to the values of the kingdom of God proclaimed in Jesus’ ministry. It may be of interest, too, that persons who had been legally condemned to death forfeited their estates and were denied burial. In the wider Roman world, then, Jesus’ metaphor would have spoken to Luke’s heightened concerns with the peril of possessions and the pursuit of honorable status. Discipleship, then, are called upon to identify with Jesus in his suffering even if they are not necessarily to be sentenced to death on account of their witness for him.” –Joel Green•1 Corinthians 1:18•Phillippians 2:1-4•“the transfiguration scene calls upon the choir of voices especially to stress the image of Jesus as liberator from bondage, his ministry as one of release from captivity in all its guises. How is this release accomplished? Clearly, release has already been available in Jesus’ itinerant ministry in Galilee and in the extension of that ministry in the missionary activity of the twelve. Luke’s account of the transfiguration does nothing to discount the effectiveness of Jesus’ powerfully ministry of liberation heretofore, but does go on to intimate the redemptive power of his upcoming journey through death to exaltation” –Joel Green •Who do you say Jesus is?•Are you living as a cross bearing disciple or a casual observer?•Do you see past what the world is telling you to see? To the supernatural? To Jesus?

Principles of CCDA•Relocation Transforms "you, them, and theirs" to "we, us, and ours." Effective ministries plant and build communities of believers that have a personal stake in the development of their neighborhoods.•ReconciliationAuthentic reconciliation between us and God, and between people of every culture and race is an essential component of effective ministry in our hurting world.•RedistributionSeeking a just distribution of resources and working for justice in underserved communities contributes greatly to helping people help themselves.•Leadership DevelopmentDeveloping leaders from the community results in our communities being filled with strong Christian leaders who love their neighbors, and have the skills and abilities to lead our churches, organizations, and other institutions that bring sustainable health to our communities. •EmpowermentAll people have inherited dignity by being created in the image of God. Empowerment affirms a person's God-given dignity by helping people help themselves. •Church-BasedChurches should be seen as lovers of their community and neighborhoods. It is out of the church body that ideas and programs should emerge. •WholisticMinistry should deal with the spiritual, social, economic, political, cultural, emotional, physical, moral, judicial, educational and familial issues of each person – and must network and build coalitions in communities in order to do so. •Listening to the CommunityPeople with the problem have the best solutions. CCDA affirms the dignity of individuals and encourages the engagement of the community to use their own strength, resources, & assets to bring about sustainable change.Guiding Questions•How do I take care of myself . . . physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally?•What boundaries do I have that allow my soul to rest in God?•What boundaries do I need to create in order to better practice self-care?•What barriers get in the way of taking care of myself and my relationship with God?•How do I deal with set-backs and disappointments in a healthy way?•Am I taking time to meditate on the positive attributes of God, rather than the negative attributes of my situation?•Am I putting God at the center of everything or me at the center?“Self-care is never a selfish act. It is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift that I was put on earth to offer to others.” -- Parker Palmer

Principles of CCDA•Relocation Transforms "you, them, and theirs" to "we, us, and ours." Effective ministries plant and build communities of believers that have a personal stake in the development of their neighborhoods.•ReconciliationAuthentic reconciliation between us and God, and between people of every culture and race is an essential component of effective ministry in our hurting world.•RedistributionSeeking a just distribution of resources and working for justice in underserved communities contributes greatly to helping people help themselves.•Leadership DevelopmentDeveloping leaders from the community results in our communities being filled with strong Christian leaders who love their neighbors, and have the skills and abilities to lead our churches, organizations, and other institutions that bring sustainable health to our communities. •EmpowermentAll people have inherited dignity by being created in the image of God. Empowerment affirms a person's God-given dignity by helping people help themselves. •Church-BasedChurches should be seen as lovers of their community and neighborhoods. It is out of the church body that ideas and programs should emerge. •WholisticMinistry should deal with the spiritual, social, economic, political, cultural, emotional, physical, moral, judicial, educational and familial issues of each person – and must network and build coalitions in communities in order to do so. •Listening to the CommunityPeople with the problem have the best solutions. CCDA affirms the dignity of individuals and encourages the engagement of the community to use their own strength, resources, & assets to bring about sustainable change.Guiding Questions•How do I take care of myself . . . physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally?•What boundaries do I have that allow my soul to rest in God?•What boundaries do I need to create in order to better practice self-care?•What barriers get in the way of taking care of myself and my relationship with God?•How do I deal with set-backs and disappointments in a healthy way?•Am I taking time to meditate on the positive attributes of God, rather than the negative attributes of my situation?•Am I putting God at the center of everything or me at the center?“Self-care is never a selfish act. It is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift that I was put on earth to offer to others.” -- Parker Palmer

Principles of CCDA•Relocation Transforms "you, them, and theirs" to "we, us, and ours." Effective ministries plant and build communities of believers that have a personal stake in the development of their neighborhoods.•ReconciliationAuthentic reconciliation between us and God, and between people of every culture and race is an essential component of effective ministry in our hurting world.•RedistributionSeeking a just distribution of resources and working for justice in underserved communities contributes greatly to helping people help themselves.•Leadership DevelopmentDeveloping leaders from the community results in our communities being filled with strong Christian leaders who love their neighbors, and have the skills and abilities to lead our churches, organizations, and other institutions that bring sustainable health to our communities. •EmpowermentAll people have inherited dignity by being created in the image of God. Empowerment affirms a person's God-given dignity by helping people help themselves. •Church-BasedChurches should be seen as lovers of their community and neighborhoods. It is out of the church body that ideas and programs should emerge. •WholisticMinistry should deal with the spiritual, social, economic, political, cultural, emotional, physical, moral, judicial, educational and familial issues of each person – and must network and build coalitions in communities in order to do so. •Listening to the CommunityPeople with the problem have the best solutions. CCDA affirms the dignity of individuals and encourages the engagement of the community to use their own strength, resources, & assets to bring about sustainable change.Guiding Questions•How do I take care of myself . . . physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally?•What boundaries do I have that allow my soul to rest in God?•What boundaries do I need to create in order to better practice self-care?•What barriers get in the way of taking care of myself and my relationship with God?•How do I deal with set-backs and disappointments in a healthy way?•Am I taking time to meditate on the positive attributes of God, rather than the negative attributes of my situation?•Am I putting God at the center of everything or me at the center?“Self-care is never a selfish act. It is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift that I was put on earth to offer to others.” -- Parker Palmer

Principles of CCDA•Relocation Transforms "you, them, and theirs" to "we, us, and ours." Effective ministries plant and build communities of believers that have a personal stake in the development of their neighborhoods.•ReconciliationAuthentic reconciliation between us and God, and between people of every culture and race is an essential component of effective ministry in our hurting world.•RedistributionSeeking a just distribution of resources and working for justice in underserved communities contributes greatly to helping people help themselves.•Leadership DevelopmentDeveloping leaders from the community results in our communities being filled with strong Christian leaders who love their neighbors, and have the skills and abilities to lead our churches, organizations, and other institutions that bring sustainable health to our communities. •EmpowermentAll people have inherited dignity by being created in the image of God. Empowerment affirms a person's God-given dignity by helping people help themselves. •Church-BasedChurches should be seen as lovers of their community and neighborhoods. It is out of the church body that ideas and programs should emerge. •WholisticMinistry should deal with the spiritual, social, economic, political, cultural, emotional, physical, moral, judicial, educational and familial issues of each person – and must network and build coalitions in communities in order to do so. •Listening to the CommunityPeople with the problem have the best solutions. CCDA affirms the dignity of individuals and encourages the engagement of the community to use their own strength, resources, & assets to bring about sustainable change.Guiding Questions•How do I take care of myself . . . physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally?•What boundaries do I have that allow my soul to rest in God?•What boundaries do I need to create in order to better practice self-care?•What barriers get in the way of taking care of myself and my relationship with God?•How do I deal with set-backs and disappointments in a healthy way?•Am I taking time to meditate on the positive attributes of God, rather than the negative attributes of my situation?•Am I putting God at the center of everything or me at the center?“Self-care is never a selfish act. It is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift that I was put on earth to offer to others.” -- Parker Palmer

Luke 9:1-17Exodus 16: 1-5Stages of Grief:-Denial-Anger-Bargaining-Depression-Acceptance and HopeBetween The World And Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Luke 9:1-17Exodus 16: 1-5Stages of Grief:-Denial-Anger-Bargaining-Depression-Acceptance and HopeBetween The World And Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates