The Fruit Of The Spirit Case Study

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Problem/Opportunity Several members of Tabernacle African Methodist Episcopal Church were identified as veterans and served in various branches of the military. The members have served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and The National Guard. The veterans have participated in military combat, the reserves, and performed tours of duty across the foreign and domestic soil. Jesus the Christ traveled to several communities, cities, and surrounding areas in teaching the disciples how to become disciples. Training the veterans of Tabernacle (AMEC) to become disciples through The Fruit of the Spirit created a window of opportunity for spiritual growth. A training model by John A. Huffman Jr., on The Fruit of the Spirit will support the veteran’s training with an opportunity to modify the model. (See Appendix F) Also, a model by Henry D. Tysor, Jr. will be utilized as a guide for organization. The veterans have served in various wars. The have served in World War II (1939-1945), The Korean War (1950-1953), The Vietnam War, (1959-1975), and The Persian Gulf War (1990-91). Americans who fought in WWII suffered as much or more as the veterans of the Vietnam War. Still yet, the veterans of WWII have gone down in history as the greatest generals. The military’s goal is to …show more content…
Church through discipleship training. Furthermore, the goal of building up the Kingdom of God will be accomplished through the General AME Church Theme. John Wesley, the founder of The United Methodist Church commented on building up God’s Kingdom and believed the foundation of hell is movable. I totally agree with the following quote by John Wesley who stated, “Give me a hundred preachers, and I care not a straw if they be clergy or laity, who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but, God and I will shake the gates of hell and set up the Kingdom of God on this

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