Stage One: powerlessness the recognition of God
Stuckness at this Stage: Inadequacy
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- Become part of a strong group
- Let life and self take on more significance
- Find a leader to be discipled by
Biblical Examples/References for this Stage
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How Jesus Treated People Who Were at this Stage
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A sense of need (pain in need of healing, rejection in need of love, guilt in need of forgiveness)
Awareness of God from nature
Quest for a greater meaning in life
God is big (transcendent); we are small & insignificant
Someone has the answers to life’s questions
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Role of the Minister, Priest, Spiritual Leader
Suffers with the people; may share their powerlessness
Type of Personal Involvement
Mostly receiving, not giving very much