Table of Contents for Sync: Executive Summary on One Page I.

Phase One OutcomesSpiritual Intimacy: Pursue an authentic and intimate relationship with God A. The Big Story: 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. B. A Matter of Faith: Teaching God's plan for reconciliation that empowers new disciples to go out and enable people everywhere to obtain true freedom and security in Christ C. Love Is The Rule: Loving God and allowing Him supremacy brings about His rule in every cultural sphere on earth. D. Time To Change: Living and ministering with Christs authority and compassion prepares His people to make disciples and build God's Kingdom on earth. II. Phase Two OutcomesUnified Relationships: Serve humbly to attain integrity in all relationships A. Skillful Relationships: Fearing God promotes proper responses to lifes circumstances and to people you meet along the way. B. Character Building: Deepening one's personal knowledge of Christ builds true faith to enable the living it out in the world. C. Operation Credibility: Understanding your identity in Christ to build credibility in your home, school, workplace and community. D. Be A Magnet: Combining Bible study methods and the power of God to develop an attractive ministry the world cant resist. III. Phase Three OutcomesSacrificial Service: Make our world a better place through positive influence A. Picture the Possibilities: Transform friends, families, churches & communities through servant leadership. B. Healthy Lifestyle: Follow the Holy Spirit to revive, multiply and disciple people in the world. C. Transformed Communities: Mobilize both marketplace and vocational Christian workers to build Gods kingdom on earth. D. Find Your Lifes Mission: Discover the cultural sphere where God wants you to serve by examining the Bible's teaching on each one.

Table of Contents for Sync: Detail of Each Session I. 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 Like - Understand that the Old Testament is a true historical document where you can connect your 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) Modeling Christ's presentation of the gospel of the Kingdom 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) Mentoring disciples in the power of Christs authority reconciles relationships, which comes to fruition in the midst of spiritual conflict and expands the 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 act with Christ's authority in living out an effective kingdom lifestyle through serving, teaching and empowering the oppressed and those without hope and without Christ in their lives. B. A Matter of Faith Purpose: Teaching God's plan for reconciliation that empowers new disciples to go out and enable 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 Religious People Live Their Lives(Romans 2:1-3:23) People in the Church separate themselves from God with religion and man-made rules. Session #3: How to Find True Freedom(Romans 3:24 - 4:25) Faith in Christs death and resurrection 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.

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 family and 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 D. Time To Change Purpose: Living and ministering with Christs authority and compassion prepares His people to 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 communities creates 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 leaders in 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 relationships and 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.

II. Phase TwoUnified Relationships: Serve humbly to attain integrity in all relationships A. Skillful Relationships Purpose: Fearing God promotes proper responses to lifes circumstances and 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 those in 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. 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 1:14:12) 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 example and make Him the focus of our lives. Session #2: Why Should Christ's Work Be the Most Important Factor in Our Lives (Hebrews 4:1310:18) Christs death on the cross provided the means for total access to God because it was the fulfillment of what had been prophesied and 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.

C. Operation Credibility Purpose: Understanding your identity in Christ to build credibility in your home, school, workplace and community. Session #1: Major Factors that Build Credibility(Malachi) Family relationships founded on Gods love, greatness and truth enhance individual, family and community and positively affect future generations. Session #2: How to Achieve Spiritual Healing in Our Life and Community(2 Chronicles) A Kingdom lifestyle of seeking God leads to the spiritual healing of our land. Session #3: Basis for Our Secure Identity(Ephesians 1:1-23) Understanding our position in Christ allows Him to rule with authority in our lives. Session #4: How to Achieve Our Secure Identity(Ephesians 2:1-3:21) Reconciliation with God and with each other in Christ's church paves the way for walking in unity. Session #5: How to Attract People to Christ(Ephesians 4:1- 5:21) Unity expressed by each member in the body of Christ building one another up in love attract unbelievers to receive Gods love and acceptance. Session #6: Expressions that Give Credibility to Our Faith(Ephesians 5:22 6:9) Christ-centered marriages, families, and workers generate powerful apologetics of faith to the world. Session #7: How to Maintain Composure in Spreading Our Faith(Ephesians 6:10-24) Believers must put on the armor of God (which means being truthful and fearless, righteous, faithful and ready), constant in prayer "on all occasions and for all kinds of requests", and teaching God's word to unbelievers. D. Be A Magnet Purpose: Combining Bible study methods and the power of God to 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 been given the command to 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 reflection of 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 reward on 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, transparent and grace-filled lives.

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 need for Kingdom leaders with a heart for God. Session #2: How to Choose Community Builders(Esther) Circumstances and life experiences intersect so individuals can 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 lives exercise 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. 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 number of 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 combine and 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 unbelievers and 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 ones of the same gender in relational networks to meet pressing needs.

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 presentday 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 Realm (As learned in earlier Sync studies, the church is called to represent God to the world by modeling His absolute truth and discipling people from all walks of life.) D. Find Your Lifes Mission
Purpose: Discover the cultural sphere where God wants you to serve by examining the Bible's teaching

on each 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 Realms (As learned in earlier Sync studies, a community's business and economics leaders should help develop the community's economy by providing jobs and the ways and means for needed goods, services, at a fair market price.) Session #3: Summary of Bible's Teaching on Science & Technology Realms (As 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 Realms (As learned in earlier Sync studies, families should provide safe, nurturing environments for their members. As the smallest building block of human society, family environments need to provide for member 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 every family 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 Realm (As learned in earlier Sync studies, communication resources and media should provide truthful, objective information to the community-at-large so that citizens can make informed decisions.) Session #7: Summary of Bible's Teaching on Arts & Entertainment Realms (As learned in earlier Sync studies, arts and entertainment should provide rest, relaxation and restoration for the soul through beauty and joy.)