Leadership in Service Skills: KING-PRIESTAmbassadors Mission

LORD OF LORDS
Majesty, Kingdom Authority
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Unction
God Sent KING-PRIEST Jesus
God Sent Comforter, Advocate, Paracletos
Receive ye the Holy Spirit:
as my Father hath sent me, so send I you
Worship God: testimony of Jesus is spirit of prophecy

The Holy Bible Blood Covenants
Touching Lives... Choose Life...
and they overcame by the blood of the Lamb,
and the word of their testimony

Majesty... Kingdom Authority

Matthew 28 18-20 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.


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Responsibilities of the Ambassador
Ambassadors have four primary responsibilities:

Promise Keepers is dedicated to serve men's ministries within the local church and to communicate with them through a structure built upon two voluteer positions: the Key Men and the Ambassadors. We have strategically positioned the Ambassadors between the Field Ministry Staff of Promise Keepers and the Key Men:

An Ambassador Introduces the Ministry of Promise Keepers to Churches in His Community
We suggest that an Ambassador target 10-20 churches and initiate contact with a church through the church secretary, the head of the men's ministry, or a pastor. If a church is not familiar with Promise Keepers, an Ambassador's first visit to a church usually focuses on the history and purpose statement of Promise Keepers. It is important for him to remember that Promise Keepers desires to serve the pastor, return men to their church, and challenge men to make promises that last a lifetime. He may utilize the general information brochures as introductory material to leave with each church.

The Ambassador is on the cutting edge of reconciliation between brothers of different ethnic and denominational heritages for the purpose of rebuilding a foundation of mutual trust, love, and respect. Consequently, he may want to develop a cross-cultural or cross-denominational relationship with another Ambassador, establishing common ground in Christ and modeling your relationship to the churches in your community. In addition, we have learned from experience that Ambassadors are more effective when they work in teams of two, encouraging and supporting each other as they visit churches. Because Promise Keepers is committed to building relational bridges, Ambassadors must avoid negative political, doctrinal, and denominational remarks and discussions. In some cases, an Ambassador will encounter a church that is outside his personal comfort zone in terms of cultural or denominational emphases. If so, he should remember that he does not have to answer every question. It is also important to remember that the benefits of crossing these barriers far exceed the challenges of investing time and energy in a church. As one of the worship songs for Promise Keepers says, "By His love let the walls fall down."

Ambassadors who are asked to speak at a church on behalf of Promise Keepers should limit their presentation to the use of Promise Keepers' materials. Many Ambassadors feel more comfortable just showing a Promise Keepers' video and sharing their own testimony about how their life has been changed because of vital, meaningful relationships with other men.

An Ambassador Recruits Key Men In Each of These Churches
As he discovers churches which are interested in Promise Keepers, he asks for a recommendation of one man, a layman or a pastor, who has the desire and ability to start a men's ministry in that church. He is the potential Key Man of that church. After contacting this man, the Ambassador shares his personal testimony of Christ and how the decisions he made at Promise Keepers have impacted his day-to-day life (e.g., in marriage, family, church, and friendships). He explains the focus and purpose of Promise Keepers and the position and responsibilities of the Key Man, utilizing the Key Man booklet. Finally, he challenges him to become a Key Man and to find a core group of men who have the same desire to minister to the men in their church. Some churches may have a number of men who have already volunteered to be Key Men. The Ambassador selects one as a contact person by asking the pastor for his recommendation. We encourage multiple Key Men in a church if they each focus on different responsibilities within their men's ministry. (See the funnel model in the book Focusing Your Men's Ministry. This diagram distinguishes between special events, training seminars, congregational gatherings, and small groups).

The Ambassador Develops and Maintains Relationships With Each Key Man
He continues to encourage each Key Man with periodic phone calls, sharing significant stories of how God is stirring the hearts of men in our nation. Often these stories become encouraging milestones for Key Men and their men's ministries. Additionally, the Ambassador offers his Key Man new ideas for his men's ministry, utilizing resources such as the strategies in Focusing Your Men's Ministry, by Pete Richardson; and in Brother! Calling Men into Vital Relationships, by Geoff Gorsuch and Dan Schaffer. He prays with and for his Key Men, asking God to give wisdom and guidance to each man, his church, and his men's ministry.

An Ambassador Attends and Works At a Regional Conference and/or National Leadership Seminars .
Before a conference, all attending Ambassadors will be notified how they can serve during and after the conference. Most conferences have Promise Keepers' ministry booths that are staffed with Ambassadors. These booths are responsible for introducing Promise Keepers' mission, core values, resources, and opportunities for ministry. The Ambassador is encouraged to attend a Men's Ministry Leadership Seminar if one is scheduled within close proximity to the Ambassador's community. We understand that most seminars are scheduled in areas that are hosting a regional conference. However, for your convenience, we anticipate that over the next two years a seminar will be scheduled in an area near our community.

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We have designed an ongoing training program for the Ambassadors of Promise Keepers. It is divided into three levels to accommodate differing degrees of interest, ability, and involvement. The training is intended to educate Ambassadors with a practical knowledge on developing effective men's ministries, on the dynamics of men's small groups, on reconciliation, and on building quality leadership in a church. Familiarity with the materials in the Ambassador Orientation Kit will provide enough resources to help you begin your ministry as an Ambassador. However, Level One training is required for all Ambassadors as soon as possible. An Ambassador should make plans to attend Level One training no later than six months after confirmation.

After Promise Keepers has approved an Ambassador, we will send him an orientation kit containing the necessary materials to effectively communicate the ministry of Promise Keepers and to understand the basics of men's ministry and men's small groups. We require that he read all booklets, books, and brochures.

Field Ministry Staff offers basic instruction on understanding the mission of Promise Keepers Field Ministry, and practical "how-to's" for contacting pastors and identifying and supporting Key Men. Training will be available in selective regions primarily centered around the conference sites. Training is also available through the National Office on the third Saturday of each month from August through May. To make a reservation for training at the National Office, interested Ambassadors must call the Ambassador Training Coordinator at (303)964-7590.

Field Ministry Staff gives instruction to prepare Ambassadors for public speaking on behalf of Promise Keepers. Three progressive subjects are addressed, including the uniqueness of men, starting men's ministry, and developing small groups. You will learn to share these three subjects using your own personality, illustrations, and giftedness.

This level involves preparation and certification to be a trainer of trainers. This instruction enables an Ambassador to participate in the ongoing equipping of new Ambassadors and Key Men, working alongside the Field Ministry Staff at various training meetings.