Successful Discipleship: Relational, Intentional, Reproducible
In the final moments before His ascension, Jesus gave His followers what we now call the Great Commission: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19-20). This […]
How To Lead A Discipleship Bible Study
This simple and reproduce able Discipleship Bible Study offers a transformative approach to exploring Scripture through head, heart, and hands. In small groups or one-on-one, participants journey together through the Bible, discovering God’s character and message while deepening their faith. This whole-life discipleship framework encourages not just understanding Scripture (head) intellectually, but also connecting with […]
Models for Church Discipleship Making
Discipleship is the heartbeat of the church and the process through which believers can grow in their faith. Effective discipleship doesn’t happen by accident but requires us to be intentional. Here are several discipleship models that churches can implement to develop mature followers of Christ. We don’t need to be running them all, but it […]
Creating a Culture of Discipleship Multiplication
In order to establish a church culture where followers grow as disciples, develop into leaders, disciples making disciples and passing on the process, it is essential to adopt and incorporate some fundamental principles. Let’s explore six essential practices that, when put into action successfully, can lead to the multiplication of disciples. 1. Modelling Intentional Relationships: […]
Do you have a discipleship pathway in your church?
What is a Discipleship Pathway and why should we have one? That’s a great question. A discipleship pathway in a church serves several vital purposes. It provides a framework to guide people’s spiritual growth and development, helping them deepen their relationship with God. It makes discipleship the strategic plan for your community. Discipleship does not […]
Discipleship needs three things to be Jesus shaped
With all we have to produce, do and act on, when it comes to our Christian faith it is easy to become so busy being ‘Christian’ that we fail to “Therefore go and make disciples”. A fast-paced lifestyle combined with living in an individualistic society, makes it easy to lose sight of the essence of […]
Developing a Habit for Life
How to create your own Habit For Life, often known as a Rhythm of Life. With printable PDF template.
Can you sneeze it?
How easy have we made it to share our faith? When trying to explain faith, many of our churches over-explain or over-confuse something that is really meant to be so simple. For example, if you asked most church attendees what it means to be a disciple they would struggle to give an answer in one sentence. Because a simple answer can’t be given, the danger is that nothing is said that is useful at all.
How To Become A Disciple-making Movement.
A disciple-making movement results in a rapid and exponential increase in disciples making disciples. Many of our churches are monuments to a past story that we remember together. However, the early church was not a monument to Jesus’ death, but a movement dedicated to Jesus’ resurrection life. This movement produced exponential church growth which has rarely been seen again in the last 2000 years.
Women and Discipleship – Discipling Young Women
I’m a woman in my early 50s. Nothing makes me happier than hanging out with young women in their 20s. The potential in them is endless! Their energy is contagious. They are often in situations that require them to make sound decisions that will influence the next decade of their lives. Unlike younger teenagers, they […]
