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2.0TO GO GLOBAL, WE MUST GO LOCAL!
2.0IN EVERY LOCALCHURCH!
“Many would be willing to work if they weretaught how to begin. They need to be instructedand encouraged. Every church should be atraining school for Christian workers.”Christian Service, p. 59
What Church Leaders Need to Know Discipleship happens at the local church
What Church Leaders Need to Know Discipleship happens at the local church Pastors aren’t the primary disciple-makers,church members are
What Church Leaders Need to Know Discipleship happens at the local church Pastors aren’t the primary disciple-makers,church members are Church members don’t naturally disciple
What Church Leaders Need to Know Discipleship happens at the local church Pastors aren’t the primary disciple-makers,church members are Church members don’t naturally disciple Church members want clear direction
What Church Leaders Need to KnowBeware of discipleship frameworks, models,strategies, philosophies, and other smart-soundingdescriptions, if they are not accompanied bysimple and practical tools that church memberswill use.
What Church Leaders Need to KnowLevels of Discipleship Implementation1) Show biblical model
1.2.3.PREPARE Serve (Befriend)PLANT Share (Introduce)CULTIVATE Study (Grow)5.PRESERVE Mentor (Train)
What Church Leaders Need to KnowLevels of Discipleship Implementation1) Show biblical model2) Show what it looks like in local church
5 Ministry Goalsfor every local church1.2.3.CHURCHWIDE Community MinistriesACTIVE Literature & Media MinistryVIBRANT Bible Study Ministry5.SYSTEMATIC Discipleship Ministry
Systematic Discipleship MinistrySystematic means more than assigning spiritualguardians and hoping for the best. It meansimplementing an intentional plan to disciple EVERYNEW MEMBER after baptism.
Systematic Discipleship Ministry1.2.3.4.5.6.7.APPOINT discipleship ministry leaderRECRUIT faithful members to serve as mentorsFOLLOW a plan to establish spiritual habitsPROVIDE ongoing instruction & trainingINTEGRATE into church life and missionPROVIDE leadership supportPRAY for laborers and souls
What Church Leaders Need to KnowLevels of Discipleship Implementation1) Show biblical model2) Show what it looks like in local church3) Show how to implement in local churcha. Give them the tools to implement
“Many would be willing to work if they weretaught how to begin.”Christian Service, p. 59
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Discipleship Handbook Basics A local church discipleship tool; not a book aboutdiscipleship
Discipleship Handbook Basics A local church discipleship tool; not a book aboutdiscipleship Used to mentor and train church members, thepreserve phase of making disciples
Discipleship Handbook Basics A local church discipleship tool; not a book aboutdiscipleship Used to mentor and train church members, thepreserve phase of making disciples Contains 26 chapters, a “how-to-use” appendix,and Bible and SOP reading plan
How to Use the Discipleship Handbook Read through book with current members toprepare them to be discipleship mentors (smallgroups, prayer meeting, etc.)
How to Use the Discipleship Handbook Read through book with current members toprepare them to be discipleship mentors (smallgroups, prayer meeting, etc.) Explain process to baptismal candidates so theyknow what will happen after baptism
How to Use the Discipleship Handbook Pair each newly baptized member with a moreexperienced member (mentor)
How to Use the Discipleship Handbook Pair each newly baptized member with a moreexperienced member (mentor) Mentor and new member meet weekly to reviewone chapter
How to Use the Discipleship Handbook Pair each newly baptized member with a moreexperienced member (mentor) Mentor and new member meet weekly to reviewone chapter In week two, new member begins reading plan inAppendix B (provide SOP books)
How to Use the Discipleship Handbook Mentors follow weekly outlines in appendix A toincorporate activities that involve new member inthe life and mission of church
How to Use the Discipleship Handbook Mentors follow weekly outlines in appendix A toincorporate activities that involve new member inthe life and mission of church Local church discipleship ministry leader meets ortalks to mentors monthly to provide support andaccountability
How to Use the Discipleship Handbook Mentors follow weekly outlines in appendix A toincorporate activities that involve new member inthe life and mission of church Local church discipleship ministry leader meets ortalks to mentors monthly to provide support andaccountability
Discipleship Handbook Overview1 – DiscipleshipDevotional Life2 – Bible3 – Spirit of Prophecy4 – Prayer5 – Character Development6 – Family Worship
Discipleship Handbook OverviewPersonal Witnessing7 – Mission and Identity of SDA Church8 – Call to WitnessChurch Life9 – Importance of Attendance10 – Church Ordinances11 – Church Organization
Discipleship Handbook OverviewChurch Life (cont’d)12 – Adventist Church History13 – Adventist Church MinistriesChristian Lifestyle14 – Overview15 – Sabbath Observance16 – Reverence
Discipleship Handbook OverviewChristian Lifestyle (cont’d)17 – Stewardship18 – Health19 – Modesty20 – Technology and Entertainment21 – Marriage and Family
Discipleship Handbook OverviewCycle of Evangelism22 – Overview23 – Preparing the Soil24 – Sowing the Seed25 – Cultivating Spiritual Interests26 – Harvest and Preserve
Discipleship Handbook Basics A local church discipleship tool; not a book about discipleship Used to mentor and train church members, the preserve phase of making disciples Contains 26 chapters
