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SEVEN DIMENSIONS OF ASpirit-FilledDisciple
2022 by The General Council of the Assemblies of God, 1445 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield, Missouri65802. All rights reserved.Unauthorized duplication is prohibited.Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004,2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream,Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.2
Contents4The AG Seven Dimensionsand Outcomes57 Dimensions of a SpiritFilled Disciple6Utilizing the Guide7Bible8Holy ty14Preschool15Elementary Kids16Youth18Adults3
ASSEMBLIES OF GOD DISCIPLESHIPThe AG Seven Dimensionsand OutcomesA Spirit-empowered disciple is a lifelong follower of Jesus. The Holy Spirit is the One whodisciples us. He forms the character of Christ inbelievers and helps disciples reproduce themselves by leading others in that same characterformation process. All Spirit-empowered disciples are called to dimensions that identify us asdisciples, deepen our relationship with Jesus,and strengthen our effectiveness in makingdisciples.The word used in the New Testament for disciple means learner or follower. Jesus’ methodof making disciples differed radically from theculture of His time: Greek culture depositedinformation and expected people to change. ButJesus, true to the Hebrew method of the rabbis,lived life with His disciples, teaching them byexample. This is our model: living like Christ incommunity as He forms us into Spirit-led, lifelong learners and followers.Discipleship is a call to be and a call to do.In the Gospels, when people asked Jesus whatGod expected of them, He answered several timeswith words from Deuteronomy and Leviticus:“‘You must love the Lord your God with all yourheart, all your soul, all your strength, and all yourmind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself’”(Luke 10:27, NLT; cf. Leviticus 19:18; Deuteronomy6:5; Matthew 22:38–39; Mark 12:29–31). This isfirst a call to be: disciples are lovers of God.When disciples are in right relationship withGod, they are able to do—to act in love towardtheir neighbors. The greatest act of love is toreproduce followers of Jesus through fulfillingthe Great Commission. Jesus’ final commandwas, “Therefore, go and make disciples of allthe nations, baptizing them in the name of theFather and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teachthese new disciples to obey all the commands Ihave given you” (Matthew 28:19–20, NLT).The call to Spirit-empowered discipleshipis fostered by dimensions of living, includingparticular practices, that identify us as disciples, deepen our relationship with Jesus, andstrengthen our effectiveness in making moredisciples. These dimensions are the fruit of theHoly Spirit’s work and are lifelong habits—ways ofliving that connect us with our God-given commission—demonstrated throughout the Old andNew Testaments. These biblical dimensions ofdiscipleship include engaging with God’s Word,hearing, and following the promptings of theSpirit, praying, worshipping, being on mission,being generous, and serving.Disciples don’t progress by leaving one dimension behind to embrace another, but rather theyengage with all dimensions, outcomes, and practices at every stage of life on a holistic journeyof discipleship. These outcomes apply to alldisciples, from new believers to those who havewalked with Jesus for a lifetime.The goal is continually becoming morelike Jesus and to live out God’s purposes forhumanity, as framed in our four reasons forthe Assemblies of God: to seek and save thelost (evangelism), to worship God in spirit andin truth (worship), to build a body of believersin the image of His Son (discipleship), and todemonstrate His love and compassion for all theworld (compassion).This document sets forth a framework ofSpirit-empowered discipleship dimensions,outcomes, and practices that are adaptableaccording to the culture and needs of any churchand any discipleship strategy. All seven are givena brief explanation and biblical rooting, as wellas an appendix for what the practices look likein every age group. Most importantly, this document was prayerfully crafted with the intentionthat each church would allow the Holy Spirit topersonalize the discipleship process for everyindividual involved.4
PRAYERDisciples enjoy listening to and speakingwith God, growingdeeper in intimacyand intercession, andfasting and crying outfor the glory of God.7 Dimensionsof a SpiritFilled DiscipleWORSHIPBIBLEDisciples delight inGod and offer all oftheir life as worship toHim.Disciples love and understand God’s Big Story andare able to interpret andapply God’s Word well.SERVICEHOLY SPIRITDisciples see all of lifeas a thank you to God’sgrace and aim for ahumble life of serviceto God and for others.Disciples are truly bornagain, baptized in the HolySpirit, and experiencingthe empowering, leading,and purifying work of theSpirit in their lives.GENEROSITYDisciples respond toGod’s lavish grace bysubmitting all theirresources to God andresponding to the HolySpirit’s leading in givingand stewardship.MISSIONDisciples are on missionwith God in all areas oflife, and are able to sharethe gospel and disciplenew believers.5
7 DIMENSIONS AND OUTCOMESUtilizing the GuideOn the next few pages, you’ll find a breakdownof each of the seven dimensions of a Spirit-filleddisciple. There is a provided definition for eachdimension and a list of Scripture references usedas a basis for the understanding and importanceof each dimension in the life of a disciple.Below each definition and list of Scripturereferences, you’ll find a chart that breaks downthe outcomes we’ve defined for each age level:preschool, elementary kids, youth, and adults.Each column details the outcomes for an agelevel. Each row shows the progression of a specific outcome as a disciple moves through theage categories. For example, when it comes tothe “Bible” dimension, preschoolers need toknow that the Bible is God’s message to us whileyouth students need to develop a deeper understanding of Scripture, start to apply it to theirlife, and defend their faith.This guide was designed as a starting point forpastors and church leaders to have conversationsabout discipleship and discipling the next generation in the local church. Remember, at the heartof discipleship is the disciple. We want to seelives transformed and people growing in theirfaith in Christ, which leads to a healthy churchin every community.6
7 DIMENSIONS AND OUTCOMESBibleDisciples love and understand God’s Big Story (Creation, Fall, Redemption,Restoration), and are able to interpret and apply God’s Word well.(Deuteronomy 6:1–9; Psalm 1; 19; 119; Isaiah 40:6–8; 55:10–11; Matthew 7:24–27;John 1:1; Acts 2:42; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Revelation 22:18–19)ELEMENTARYKIDSYOUTHADULTKnow that the Bible isGod’s message to us.Disciples love the Bible,learn God’s Big Story,and apply God’s Word.Disciples develop adeeper understandingof Scripture, apply biblical truths and principles to personal lifechoices, and can defendtheir faith humbly andwisely.Disciples embrace abiblical worldview,pursue the principlesfor a God-honoringlife, and can defendtheir faith humbly andwisely.Believe that the Bible is100 percent true.Disciples begin to trustwhat God’s Word says,obey it, and understandthat God made themfor a purpose.Disciples trust God’sWord, obey God’sgeneral calling to theKingdom, and have apersonal sense of purpose and calling.Disciples obey God’sgeneral calling to theKingdom and have apersonal sense of purpose and calling.Disciples read, memorize Bible verses, andapply Scripture whenmaking choices.Disciples learn to studythe Bible, begin to meditate on Scripture, andapply the Word as partof a local church.Disciples learn theBible by meditating onScripture, studying, andapplying the Word aspart of a local church.Disciples obey theScriptures and beginto mentor others inapplying the Bible to allareas of life.Disciples obey theScriptures and mentorothers in applying theBible to all areas of life.Disciples understandhow God views them(identity) and begin tomanage their sexualityaccording to Scripture.Disciples manage theirsexuality according toScripture, with celibacyfor singles and fidelityin biblical marriages.PRESCHOOLMemorize (Goal #)Bible verses.*Goal set by church7
7 DIMENSIONS AND OUTCOMESHoly SpiritDisciples are truly born again, baptized in the Holy Spirit, and experiencingthe empowering, leading, and purifying work of the Spirit in their life.(Exodus 31:1–3; Numbers 11:17, 25–26, 29; 1 Samuel 10:6–10; 16:13–14; John 3:16;7:37–39; 14:16–17, 25–26; Acts 1:4–5, 8; 13:9–11; 16:6–10; Romans 8:1–17;1 Corinthians 12:4–7; Galatians 5:22–23)PRESCHOOLELEMENTARYKIDSYOUTHADULTKnow that theHoly Spirit isGod.Disciples are bornagain, understandthat the Holy Spiritis God, understandHis roles (Comforter, Teacher,etc.), sense God’spresence, and arebeginning to learnhow to hear God’svoice and exercisetheir gifts.Disciples experience a newbirth in Christ, developgreater understanding of thePerson of the Holy Spirit, Hisrole in salvation, and how Hehelps us become more likeJesus.Disciples have experiencedthe new birth, know theindwelling presence ofthe Holy Spirit, and knowthat the Holy Spirit is God,worthy of adoration alongwith the Father and the Son.Understandthat the HolySpirit is a giftfrom God.Disciples seek thebaptism in the HolySpirit, with theinitial physical evidence of speakingin tongues, andallow the HolySpirit to empowerthem to share theirfaith.Disciples continue to seekto be baptized in the HolySpirit, with the initial physical evidence of speaking intongues, and understand theconnection of this experience with empowerment formission in reaching theirfamily and friends.Disciples seek to be baptizedin the Holy Spirit, with theinitial physical evidence ofspeaking in tongues, andconnect this experience withincreased intimacy with Godand with empowerment formission in reaching the lost.Understandthat the HolySpirit can helpthem be andlive more likeJesus.Disciples recognize behaviors thatdemonstrate thefruit of the Spirit(and the ones thatdon’t) and grow intheir understandingof a transformedlife.Disciples identify and beginto demonstrate the fruit ofthe Spirit, and seek opportunities to grow and demonstrate that fruit and thevirtues of a transformed life.Disciples enjoy a clear conscience and are growing inself-discipline and personalholiness, allowing the HolySpirit to purify and transform their mind and heart,and embodying the fruit ofthe Spirit and the virtues of atransformed life.Disciples identify andbecome aware of their Godgiven gifts and talents, and,with the help of the Spirit,use them in all areas of life.Disciples know their Godgiven gifts and talents, and,with the help of the Spirit,use them in all areas of life.Disciples continue to developin creativity and innovation,allowing the Spirit to leadthem in all aspects of life.Disciples grow in creativityand innovation, allowingthe Spirit to lead them in allaspects of life.8
7 DIMENSIONS AND OUTCOMESMissionDisciples are on mission with God in all areas of life, and are able to share thegospel, and disciple new believers.(Genesis 3:15; 12:3; Matthew 9:10–13; 28:19–20; Mark 16:15–16; Luke 4:17–21;Acts 1:8; 2:42–47; 20:24; 2 Corinthians 5:16–21; Philippians 2:12–16; 2 Timothy2:2)ELEMENTARYKIDSYOUTHADULTBelieve God loveseveryone andcreated themuniquely.Disciples know Goduniquely designed eachperson and has a plan forthem, and seek to supportlocal and global missions.Disciples begin to developa divine urgency to sharethe gospel with family andfriends and lead someoneto faith in Christ. Theypassionately and sacrificially support local andglobal missionary activity.Disciples have a divineurgency to share thegospel wisely with othersand lead someone tofaith in Christ. They passionately support localand global missionaryactivity.Know that Godhas a plan foreveryone.Disciples say yes to God’sinstruction to share theirfaith, discover their purpose, and care for others.They develop an awareness, love, and appreciation for all people.Disciples boldly sharetheir personal faith storyand the good news of salvation with friends andfamily to make disciples ofall classes, ethnicities, andcultures.Disciples enjoy fellowship in the local churchand invite others tobecome part of theircommunity that welcomes all classes, ethnicities, and cultures.Know that Jesusmakes it possiblefor us to live inheaven one day.Disciples understand thatJesus is the only way toheaven. (They can’t getto heaven just by beinggood.) They learn aboutGod’s mission, purpose,and plans, which involvetheir identity and gifts.Disciples continue todeepen their understanding of God’s mission,purposes, and plans,which involve their identity, their unique gifts andabilities, and personalsacrifice.Disciples are on God’smission, having a sharedsense of purpose withother believers and supporting each other intheir individual calling.Disciples seek opportunities to pray, give, and go sothat others in their community and in the worldwill know Jesus. Theyunderstand that God cancall them to serve as ministers or missionaries.Disciples seek opportunities to pray, give, and go sothat others in their community and in the worldwill know Jesus.Disciples connect thegospel with seeking thecommon good for theircommunities, prayingand working for spiritualand social thriving.Disciples understand thattheir daily work is a divineplacement for advancingthe kingdom of God, andare always open to a specific call to new places ofservice.Disciples see their dailywork as a divine placement for advancing thekingdom of God, and arealways open to a specificcall to new places ofservice.PRESCHOOL9
7 DIMENSIONS AND OUTCOMESPrayerDisciples enjoy listening to and speaking with God, growing deeper in intimacy and intercession, and fasting and crying out for the glory of God.(2 Chronicles 7:14; Psalm 32:8–9; Isaiah 50:4–5; Matthew 6:5–15; John 10; Acts2:42; Ephesians 6:18; Philippians 4:6–7; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; 1 Timothy 2:1–7;James 4:2; 5:16)PRESCHOOLELEMENTARYKIDSYOUTHADULTDisciples begin todevelop a daily habitof prayer and to learnabout fasting.Disciples learn to hearand obey God’s voice,begin to distinguishHis leading from theirgood ideas, and trustGod when He answers.Disciples learn to hearand obey God’s voice,are able to discern Hisleading from their goodideas, and trust Godwhen He answers.Believe that Godanswers prayer.Disciples enjoy talkingto God, listening toGod, and telling Godhow they feel and whatthey need, expectingHim to move.Disciples understandtheir partnership withGod in intercessoryprayer and begin tounderstand spiritualwarfare, continuing totrust God for salvation,healing, reconciliation,and understanding thatChrist brings victory.Disciples partner withGod in intercessoryprayer and spiritualwarfare, trusting Himfor salvation, deliverance, healing, andreconciliation for all,and affirm that Christbrings victory over allopposing forces of evil.Pray for others.Disciples take theinitiative to pray forothers when they learnof a need and learn topray out loud in groupsettings.Disciples begin to experience times of solitudein God’s presence, andregularly engage in corporate prayer for God’smission to go forward.Disciples enjoy solitudein God’s presence, andregularly engage in corporate prayer for God’smission to go forward.Disciples learn tomanage their emotionsby bringing all theirfeelings and needs toGod.Disciples manage theiremotions by bringingall their feelings andneeds to God.Disciples learn to walkin forgiveness, enjoyingGod’s mercy andoffering it to others.Disciples walk inforgiveness, enjoyingGod’s mercy andoffering it to others.Know that prayer istalking and listeningto God.10
7 DIMENSIONS AND OUTCOMESWorshipDisciples delight in God and offer all of their life as worship to Him.(Exodus 34:14; 1 Chronicles 16:29; Job 1:20–21; Psalm 29:2; 95:6; 100; 111–113;Matthew 14:33; John 4:23–24; Acts 2:46–47; Romans 12:1–2; Hebrews 12:28;Revelation andthat worshipshows God howmuch they loveHim.Disciples learn torespond to God in worship to show how muchthey love Him andwant to obey Him. Theyunderstand that Godis worthy of all theirworship because of whoHe is.Disciples grow in theirunderstanding of worshipand respond obediently toGod’s love, pursuing Himand growing in their knowledge of God’s character andnature.Disciples offer worship tothe Trinity (Father, Son,and Holy Spirit) with deeprespect, and continuallygrow in their knowledgeof God’s character andnature.Know they canworship Godanytime andanywhere.Disciples learn topraise God personally, participate wholeheartedly in worshiping with others,and offer their dailyactivities to God.Disciples set an example inworship both personally andcorporately in their churchcommunity and understandthat worship is a choice thatallows them to overcometheir current circumstancesand emotions.Disciples actively worshipGod in private momentsand with their local churchcommunity, and chooseto worship even when circumstances and emotionsbring great distractions.Express gratitude to God,Disciples begin todevelop an understanding of their identity in Jesus Christ andexpress gratitude toGod using their ownwords.Disciples grow in their identity in Jesus Christ, expressgratitude, and experienceGod’s healing from the pastand fresh hope for theirfuture.Disciples find their fullidentity in Jesus Christand express gratitude,experiencing God’s healingfrom the past and freshhope for their future.Disciples begin to developa life of obedience toGod, family, and those inauthority by demonstratingGod’s characteristics regularly through words, actions,and attitudes.Disciples grow in obedience to God, and drawcloser to God and eachother, exemplifying God’scharacteristics regularlythrough words, actions,and attitudes.Disciples understand thatGod enables them to loveothers. They seek friendsacross class, ethnic, and cultural barriers.Disciples love othersthrough the empowermentof the Holy Spirit. Theyeagerly make friends acrossclass, ethnic, and culturalbarriers.11
7 DIMENSIONS AND OUTCOMESServiceDisciples see all of life as a thank you to God’s grace and aim for a humble lifeof service to God and for others.(Deuteronomy 11:13–14; Joshua 24:14–15; Psalm 2:11; Matthew 20:28; 28:19–20; Mark 10:45; John 13:3–17; Ephesians 4:1-16; Philippians 2:1–11; James 1:27;2:14–26; 1 Peter 4:10–11)PRESCHOOLELEMENTARYKIDSYOUTHADULTKnow God createdthem to serve andhelp others.Disciples understandthe meaning andimportance of servingand understand thatGod has a plan to saveall people so they mayserve Him and eachother.Disciples take the initiative to serve, exemplifyingbiblical principles, andparticipate in fulfillingthe Great Commission(making disciples) byreflecting Jesus throughserving others.Disciples display biblicalethics in all their arenasof service, knowing thattheir holy life is partof their witness andfulfillment of the GreatCommission.Learn to serve byimitating others.Disciples want to helpothers, and they helpout at home, in thechurch, and in thecommunity.Disciples begin to growas good team members.Whether leading or following, they seek thegood of everyone theyserve, using all their giftsto honor God and helpothers.Disciples are good teammembers. Whetherleading or following, theyseek the good of all theyserve with, using all theirgifts to honor God andhelp others.Express thanks topeople who helpand take care ofthem.Disciples develop gratitude and respect forthe work and service ofothers, and are willingto help others includingthose from other ethnicities and cultures.Disciples show gratitudeand respect for the workand service of others andunderstand that service isan act of worship to God.Disciples know the dignity of all their work,and offer it as worshipto God.Disciples recognize anddevelop their God-givengifts, understanding theyare an asset to bless othersincluding people of otherethnicities and cultures.Disciples are an asset tothose they work with,and happily work alongside women and menfrom all ethnicities andcultures.Disciples learn to be goodmanagers of their time,talent, and resources, andthey begin to discoverways to care for the environment because it isGod’s creation.Disciples are good stewards of their time, talent,and resources, includingthe environment, activelytaking care of God’screation in how they liveeach day.12
7 DIMENSIONS AND OUTCOMESGenerosityDisciples respond to God’s lavish grace by submitting all their resources toGod and responding to the Holy Spirit’s leading in giving and stewardship.(Genesis 14; Deuteronomy 15:7–11; Proverbs 11:24–25; Malachi 3:10; Matthew5:40–42; 6:19–21; Mark 12:41–44; Luke 6:38; 12:48; Acts 2:44–46; 2 Corinthians8; 9:6–11; 1 John 3:16–17)ELEMENTARYKIDSYOUTHADULTBelieve God providesfor them and expressthanks.Disciples say thankyou to Jesus for Hislove with offerings andlearn about God’s heartfor everyone.Disciples learn to biblically manage their personal resources well,giving the Lord’s titheand offerings beyondthe tithe, saving for thefuture, and learning tobudget.Disciples biblicallymanage their personalresources well, givingthe Lord’s tithe andofferings beyond thetithe, saving for thefuture, and living belowtheir income whenpossible.Know that God wantsthem to share withothers.Disciples develop aheart of compassion forall people that leads togenerosity and learn tofreely share possessionsand God’s love withothers.Disciples give freely ofpossessions becausethey understand thatthey are ultimatelygiving to God. Theyshare God’s lovewith all cultures andethnicities.Disciples are hospitable, opening theirheart and home topeople of all cultures and ethnicities,showing that God lovesothers.Recognize others’needs and choose tohelp them.Disciples learn to givesacrificially to meet theneeds of others withoutexpecting anything inreturn.Disciples develop adeeper understandingand care for the broken,poor, and vulnerable,and seek opportunitiesto help.Disciples care for thebroken, poor, and vulnerable at home andabroad, looking forways to help all peopleflourish.Disciples learn howthey can contributeto God’s economy bygiving, working, andhelping others fulfilltheir mission.Disciples understandhow they contributeto God’s economyby giving, workingcreatively and productively, and helpingothers fulfill theirmission.Disciples begin to recognize and experienceGod’s provision. Theylearn to give sacrificially of their time,talent, and treasure asthe Holy Spirit leads.Disciples who haveexperienced God’sprovision are ready togive sacrificially of theirtime, talent, and treasure as the Holy Spiritleads.PRESCHOOL13
7 DIMENSIONS AND OUTCOMESPreschoolMemorize (Goal #)Bible verses.Know that the Bible isGod’s message to us.Believe that the Bible is100 percent true.Know that the HolySpirit is God.Understand that theHoly Spirit is a gift fromGod.Understand that theHoly Spirit can helpthem be and live morelike Jesus.MISSIONBelieve God loveseveryone and createdthem uniquely.Know that God has aplan for everyone.Know that Jesus makesit possible for us to livein heaven one day.PRAYERKnow that prayer istalking and listeningto God.Believe that Godanswers prayer.Pray for others.WORSHIPUnderstand that worship shows God howmuch they love Him.Know they can worship God anytime andanywhere.Express gratitude toGod.SERVICEKnow God createdthem to serve and helpothers.Learn to serve by imitating others.Express thanks topeople who help andtake care of them.Believe God providesfor them and expressthanks.Know that God wantsthem to share withothers.Recognize others’needs and choose tohelp them.BIBLEHOLY SPIRITGENEROSITY14*Goal set by church
7 DIMENSIONS AND OUTCOMESElementary KidsBIBLEDisciples love the Bible, learnGod’s Big Story, and applyGod’s Word.Disciples begin to trustwhat God’s Word says,obey it, and understandthat God made them fora purpose.Disciples read, memorize Bible verses, andapply Scripture whenmaking choices.HOLY SPIRITDisciples are born again,understand that the HolySpirit is God, understand Hisroles (Comforter, Teacher,etc.), sense God’s presence,and are beginning to learnhow to hear God’s voice andexercise their gifts.Disciples seek the baptism in the Holy Spirit,with the initial physicalevidence of speaking intongues, and allow theHoly Spirit to empowerthem to share theirfaith.Disciples recognizebehaviors that demonstrate the fruit of theSpirit (and the onesthat don’t) and grow intheir understanding ofa transformed life.Disciples know God uniquelydesigned each person andhas a plan for them, and seekto support local and globalmissions.Disciples say yes toGod’s instruction toshare their faith, discover their purpose,and care for others.They develop an awareness, love, and appreciation for all people.Disciples understandthat Jesus is the onlyway to heaven. (Theycan’t get to heavenjust by being good.)They learn about God’smission, purpose, andplans, which involvetheir identity and gifts.Disciples begin to develop adaily habit of prayer and tolearn about fasting.Disciples enjoy talkingto God, listening toGod, and telling Godhow they feel and whatthey need, expectingHim to move.Disciples take theinitiative to pray forothers when they learnof a need and learn topray out loud in groupsettings.WORSHIPDisciples learn to respond toGod in worship to show howmuch they love Him and wantto obey Him. They understand that God is worthy ofall their worship because ofwho He is.Disciples learn to praiseGod personally, participate wholeheartedly inworshiping with others,and offer their dailyactivities to God.Disciples begin todevelop an understanding of their identity in Jesus Christ andexpress gratitude toGod using their ownwordsSERVICEDisciples understand themeaning and importance ofserving and understand thatGod has a plan to save allpeople so they may serve Himand each other.Disciples want to helpothers, and they helpout at home, in thechurch, and in thecommunity.Disciples developgratitude and respectfor the work and service of others, and arewilling to help othersincluding those fromother ethnicities andcultures.Disciples say thank you toJesus for His love with offerings and learn about God’sheart for everyone.Disciples develop aheart of compassion forall people that leads togenerosity and learn tofreely share possessionsand God’s love withothers.Disciples learn to givesacrificially to meet theneeds of others withoutexpecting anything inreturn.MISSIONPRAYERGENEROSITY15
7 DIMENSIONS AND OUTCOMESYouthDisciples develop a deeper understandingof Scripture, apply biblical truths andprinciples to personal life choices, andcan defend their faith humbly and wisely.Disciples trust God’s Word, obeyGod’s general calling to theKingdom, and have a personalsense of purpose and calling.HOLY SPIRITDisciples experience a new birth inChrist, develop greater understanding ofthe Person of the Holy Spirit, His role insalvation, and how He helps us becomemore like Jesus.Disciples continue to seek to bebaptized in the Holy Spirit, withthe initial physical evidence ofspeaking in tongues, and understand the connection of thisexperience with empowerment formission in reaching their familyand friends.MISSIONDisciples begin to develop a divineurgency to share the gospel with familyand friends and lead someone to faithin Christ. They passionately and sacrificially support local and global missionaryactivity.Disciples boldly share their personal faith story and the good newsof salvation with friends and familyto make disciples of all classes, ethnicities, and cultures.Disciples learn to hear and obey God’svoice, begin to distinguish His leadingfrom their good ideas, and trust Godwhen He answers.Disciples understand their partnership with God in intercessoryprayer and begin to understandspiritual warfare, continuing totrust God for salvation, healing,reconciliation, and understandingthat Christ brings victory.WORSHIPDisciples grow in their understanding ofworship and respond obediently to God’slove, pursuing Him and growing in theirknowledge of God’s character and nature.Disciples set an example in worship both personally and corporately in their church communityand understand that worship is achoice that allows them to overcome their current circumstancesand emotions.SERVICEDisciples take the initiative to serve,exemplifying biblical principles, and participate in fulfilling the Great Commission (making disciples) by reflecting Jesusthrough serving others.Disciples begin to grow as goodteam members. Whether leadingor following, they seek the good ofeveryone they serve, using all theirgifts to honor God and help others.GENEROSITYDisciples learn to biblically manage theirpersonal resources well, giving the Lord’stithe and offerings beyond the tithe,saving for the future, and learning tobudget.Disciples give freely of possessionsbecause they understand that theyare ultimately giving to God. Theyshare God’s love with all culturesand ethnicities.BIBLEPRAYER16
Disciples learn to study theBible, begin to meditate onScripture, and apply the Word aspart of a local church.Disciples obey the Scripturesand begin to mentor others inapplying the Bible to all areasof life.Disciples understand howGod views them (identity) andbegin to manage their sexualityaccording to Scripture.Disciples identify and begin todemonstrate the fruit of theSpirit and seek opportunities togrow and demonstrate that fruitand the virtues of a transformedlife.Disciples identify and becomeaware of their God-given giftsand talents, and, with the helpof the Spirit, use them in allareas of life.Disciples continue to developin creativity and innovation,allowing the Spirit to lead themin all aspects of life.Disciples continue to deepentheir understanding of God’smission, purposes, and plans,which involve their identity,their unique gifts and abiliti
7 Dimensions of a Spirit-Filled Disciple 7 Bible 9 Mission 11 Worship 13 Generosity 15 Elementary Kids 18 Adults 3. A Spirit-empowered disciple is a lifelong fol-lower of Jesus. The Holy Spirit is the One who . Disciples learn to study the Bible, begin to med - itate on Scripture, and appl
