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West Africa Theological Seminary2013 Masters Module

on Discipleship

Outcomes

• Read all of the books assigned and develop a: “Biblical Philosophy of Discipleship”• Develop the following three statements: “Purpose” “Vision” “Mission”• Create a “Discipleship Process”• “Disciple” _____ number of individuals in 1st

year • “Discipling Leader” development of _____ in

1st year using Classic Discipleship

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West Africa Theological Seminary2013 Masters Module

on Discipleship

Teaching Format

• Lecture• Practical Applications• Table Discussions• Questions and Answers• Break

R12 Christian “The Executive Summary”

• Surrender to God “All In”

Romans 12:1 – “Therefore, I urge you, brothers in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship.”

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• Separate from the World

Venture Church & Living On The Edge

Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing, and perfect will.”

R12 Christian “The Executive Summary”

• Sober in self-assessment

Romans 12:3 – “For by the grace given me, I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance to the measure of faith God has given you.”

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• Serving in love

• Supernaturally responding to evil with good

Romans 12:9-10 – “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.”Romans 12:14 & 21 – 14 “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse… 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

A Disciple is one who puts Christ first by… - Having a personal relationship with Jesus. - Being held accountable within a small

group. - Serving others through acts of love and

compassion to build God’s Kingdom. - Demonstrating a life of Stewardship. - Sharing the Gospel—Reproducing Disciples.

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Having a real relationship with Jesus

A disciple sees and knows Him as a living friend, not just a historical figure. The relationship is personal, not institutional, and it is motivated by how the Disciple can give glory to God in all aspects of their life. By practicing the Spiritual Disciplines, one will come to know Jesus as both Lord and Savior.

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Accountability within a small group

Gives others the right to speak into your life as you progress in putting off the “old self.” The Twelve Disciples comprised the first small group because Jesus knew that becoming an intentional authentic Christian could not be accomplished in isolation.

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Accountability within a small group

Serving others through acts of love & compassion

This is reflected through our spiritual gifts as we seek to glorify God. A Disciple will answer the call to act for those in need. Jesus came to serve, and as a disciple, we are compelled to follow His example as we build the kingdom. For some it may be carpentry shown through the building of a Habitat for Humanity house, teaching a Bible study, serving on a mission team or praying for babies in the nursery.

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A Disciple readily acknowledges that God created the universe and owns it all. Because God owns everything, we acknowledge that we are simply stewards of the gifts of time, talent, resources, relationships, and truth. “God gives us enough time to do everything He wants us to do,” the talent to serve the Church, the resources to support ministries and to nurture relationships with grace.

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Demonstrating a life of Stewardship

Sharing the Gospel—Reproducing Disciples

Sharing the Gospel, modeling a Christ-centered life, and nurturing other disciples is our fundamental calling from Christ. We are called to share our own personal faith journey, for the purpose of bringing others to Christ. We live our lives reflecting authenticity and transparency to reflect His Lordship. We invest our life in the lives of others to help engage, equip and encourage disciples for Christ. The cycle of Christian life is perpetuated

when a Disciple’s life is committed to reproducing more Kingdom builders.

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¹ Rackham, Neil. “The Coaching Controversy.” Training and Development Journal. November, 1979: 12-16.

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Commitment to Daily Personal Worship

Journal the Following: - Short Prayer for Discernment - Specific Confession (of previous day’s sins) - Scripture Reading Plan - What did I hear? - Commentary Opinion - How do I apply in my life?

- By God’s Grace & The Holy Spirit I will…. - Thoughtful Prayer

Joshua 1:8

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George Barna Research - Less than 1 in 10 Christians live like

Christians Hebrews 10:24-25

- Increased teenage youth group activity

but no improvement in religious practices

Proverbs 22:6

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Why Disciple?If you do not disciple a person who professes Christ, he will almost always become:

• Lukewarm in Faith

• Worldly in Behavior

• Hypocritical in Witness

by Patrick MorleyMan in the Mirror

2 Timothy 4:3-5

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SPIRITUAL PATH

Suggestion

An Association of Ideas

A Slight Inclination

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Direction

Guidance of Action or Conduct

A Word Indicating Appropriate Action

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SPIRITUAL SUGGESTION

Identify the Lost

Salvation Experience

DevotionalDo Church

Giving

ServiceFellowship Group

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SPIRITUAL GROWTH TO BECOME AN EQUIPPED AUTHENTIC DISCIPLE

Does not begin by : Focusing on Behavior or

Focusing on Attitudes

Always begin with: Focusing on Thinking• The battleground for your soul is the mind• Be transformed by the renewing of the mind – Romans

12:2

Accomplished by the Spirit of God, through the Word of God, in the context of Authentic Community for the purpose of glorifying God

R12 – True SpiritualityBy Chip Ingram

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DISCIPLE LIFE = SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

Identify the Lost

Salvation Experience

F.A.T. Assessment

FaithfulAvailableTeachable+Curious

Relationship with Jesus as Lord

of your life

Corporate Discipleship

Holistic Stewardship

Kingdom Services

Small Group of Accountability

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Spiritual Maturity High Impact Christian with a Biblical

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The Wise Path of Discipleship

“To help Christians live like Christians”

“To equip intentional disciples to be authentic and deployed to their spheres

of influence”

“1,000 equipped disciples in a 5 mile radius”

Wise Path, LLC Biblical Wealth Management

Purpose

Mission

Vision

The Tents

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Relational Sphere

Aspects

God Family Church World

Head(Intellect)

-Theologically sound-Personal Worship

-Role as Spiritual Leader

-Vision, Mission Values-Spiritual Gifts-Ecclesiology

-Biblical World-view

Heart(Passion)

-Live for Christ-“Love God—Love People”

-Love family before self

-Love the Church family above self-interest

-Heart for the lost and for those in need

Hand (Behavior)

-Spirituality guided by the Holy Spirit

-Servant Leader

-Stewardship -Time -Talent -Resources -Relationships

-Engaged in discipleship to the 4th generation

Romans 12:1-2Spiritual Maturity Defined A Man Called, Equipped, & Deployed

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From Jesus Calling by Sarah Young

Song of Songs 2:13; Luke 10:42

Come away with Me for a while. The world, with its nonstop demands, can be put on hold. Most people put Me on hold, rationalizing that someday they will find time to focus on Me. But the longer people push Me into the background of their lives, the harder it is for them to find Me.  

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You live among people who glorify busyness; they have made time a tyrant that controls their lives. Even those who know Me as Savior tend to march to the tempo of the world. They have bought into the illusion that more is always better: more meetings, more programs, more activity.

From Jesus Calling by Sarah Young(Continued)

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I have called you to follow Me on a solitary path, making time alone with Me your highest priority and deepest Joy. It is a pathway largely unappreciated and often despised. However, you have chosen the better thing, which will never be taken away from you. Moreover, as you walk close to Me, I can bless others through you.

From Jesus Calling by Sarah Young(Continued)

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Discipling LeaderT.E.A.M.S. Approach - Theology (10%)

- Equipping - Accountability (75%) - Missional - Supplication (15%)

John 17:20-23

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Distinguishing Characteristics Of A Discipleship Group

    Annual Covenant  Accountability  Scripture Applied  Comprehensive Curriculum    

Pastor Steve Wood

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What is Authentic Community ?

• The Real You•Meeting Real Needs•For the Right Reasons

•In the Right Way

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Wise Path of Apprentice of Jesus Curriculum

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Equipping intentional disciples to be authentic & deployed into their spheres of influence

For greater things have yet to come And greater things are still to be done in this city

- God of This City

Chris Tomlin

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Being and Making Disciples

“High Impact Christian with a Biblical Worldview”

Four Calls of Christ Salvation

Lordship

Disciple

Purpose

Four Stages of the Normal Christian Life1. Salvation – Becoming a

Christian

2. Following Jesus as a Disciple

3. Baptized by The Spirit

4. Living as a Disciple in the Fullness of The Spirit

Dr. Allan Coppedge

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HARMONY OF THE GOSPELSWith Christ in the School of Disciple Building

By Carl Wilson

Gospels & Acts = 90 Chapters about Jesus Christ’s appearance & ministry in the world

5: Genealogies & birth narratives show Jesus as God’s focal point to redeem and restore fallen mankind from its sinful condition.

33: Focus on Jesus’ death & resurrection 1½ weeks of Jesus’ 33+ years on earth plus the 40 days in His

Resurrection body Make up the “Core of the Christian Faith”

52: Jesus’ Teaching and acts which prepared the Disciples on how to minister Jesus taught & trained with a clear view of His Death, Resurrection

Power, New Life in the Spirit Jesus’ methodology keeps everyone aware that He, and He alone, is the

head of the Church “Body of Christ” = the church as the organism through which the Risen,

Reigning Christ works in the world until His glorious return

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MAJOR THEMES IN DISCIPLESHIP MATTHEW 5-7

Character Personal Finances

Service Interpersonal Relationships

Righteousness Trust in God

Love Spiritual Discernment

Spiritual Obedience Discipline

Biblical Principles of DiscipleshipBy Allan Coppedge

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NARROW GATE’S APPRENTICE OF JESUS

“Know what you are saying Yes to”

Guide

Mentor

Covenant Discipleship

Discipling Leader

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GUIDE

“Being Exposed to Jesus”

Life Issues Booklets

Transferrable Cross Training

The Servant

The Answer

My Heart, Christ’s Home

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MENTOR

“To Know and Trust Jesus”

5 Steps to Christian Growth

R12 – True Spirituality

Miracle of Life Change

Assessment Tools

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COVENANT DISCIPLESHIPParticipants Need to Know What They Are Saying “Yes” To:

 F.A.I.T.H.

  Faithful- Willing to Modify Behavior   Available

- Committed to Covenant Relationships 

Intentional- Discipline to Follow a Plan

 Teachable- Open Heart, Open Mind, Humble

 Hungry- Passion to Go Deeper in Spiritual

Walk

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COVENANT DISCIPLESHIP

CurriculumDiscipleship Training by Dr. Charles Lake

Journey by Randy Pope

Discipleship Essentials by Greg Ogden

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DISCIPLING LEADERDiscipleship Covenant Group Leaders

Need to Know What They Are Saying “Yes” To: 

F.A.I.T.H.  Fruitful- Missional Commitment to Discipling 

Accountable  - Modeling Christ-like Behavior   Investing  - Pouring into the Lives of Others   Transparent  - Seeking Deep, Honest Relationship  

Humble  - Serving God’s Will Before Self 

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DISCIPLING LEADERCurriculum

Training of the Twelve by A.B. Bruce and Dr. John Musselman

Texts Biblical Principals of Discipleship

by Dr. Allan Coppedge

Master Plan of Discipleship by Dr. Robert Coleman

Classic DiscipleshipBy Dr. John Musselman

Growing True Disciplesby George Barna

The Invested Lifeby Rosenburg and Koshy

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COVENANT GROUP LEADERS’ BEST PRACTICESDisciple _________________ Leader __________________Date ___________________ Co-Leader: _______________

Mentor: _________________   Discipleship Definitions  Covenant  Forming Your Group

F.A.I.T.H.

II Timothy 2:2   T.E.A.M.S.

T – TruthE – EquippingA – AccountabilityM – MissionsS – Supplication

  Assessment Tools

Mount Pisgah “Path”

Life 2 Life

Accountability Staged In

“Modeling” Spiritual Journey Personal Worship 60 Second Testimony 4 Spiritual Laws  Missional Prayer List

  Summer Personal Development Plan   Leadership Continuing Education 

The Jesus Model Be in a Group and Lead a Group

Both Public Ministry & Discipleship 

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TARGETED PRAYER• Truth Applied

• Situation in Life

• Person on Missional Prayer List

• The purpose of narrowing down the prayer topics is to create thoughtful requests from the Lens of a Disciple

• Additional requests can be emailed out to the participants mid-week

• Missional Prayer is defined as “Who is God putting in my life that I am to invest in?”

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Week Of: Truth Applied Situation in Life Missional/Person

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Covenant Topics - What is Life on Life Discipleship? - What is Spiritual Maturity? - What is the Discipleship Process? - What is the One Year Commitment? - Your Expectations & Reservations

- 8 Categories of the Covenant (initialed)

Fundamental Concepts For Equipping Disciples

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Lasting Transformation

Theology / Doctrine+ Spiritual Disciplines+ Authentic Community= Spiritual Maturity

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No Man Left Behind

Sustain

Create

Capture

….Through “Next Steps” by Man in the Mirror

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Sanctification “Life Cycle”

Drawn ToJesus

Focus onThe Law

Conviction

Of Sin

by Jerram Barrs

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4 Filters to Guide A Spirit Filled Conversation1. Main thing God is doing in the world is that He is Sovereignly Orchestrating all human events for the purpose of bringing us into Right Relationship with Him and Others

2. Life is Fiercely contested by Satan, therefore men listen to these lies:

- Money will solve my problems and success will make me happy

- I can have materialism and Christianity both in my life- I need to earn God’s Grace

The God we want & the God who is are not the same!

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4 Filters to Guide A Spirit Filled Conversation3. If you do not Disciple a man who professes Christ, he will almost always become lukewarm in faith, worldly in behavior, and hypocritical in witness

4. Happiness is the result of a Holy Life

Called to Live in ChristEquipped to Live Like Christ Sent to Live For Christ- Patrick Morley

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Have You Answered Life’s Biggest Questions?

Who am I? IdentityWhere do I belong? SecurityWhat am I supposed to do? Significance

Barriers• Fear rooted in shame (measuring up)• Hiding rooted in insecurity (image

management)• Blame rooted in denial (rationalization)

[Barriers block relationship]

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The Wise Path of Discipleship

3 Must Do’s”

Personal Worship• Establish a relationship with Jesus

 Three Directional Listening 1. My agenda 2. Their agenda 3. God’s agenda  Investing in another life• Intentional discipling

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Seek Follow Abide Remain Reproduce Hurting

Relationship with Jesus

Spiritual Disciplines

Bible study techniques

-Prayer-Personal Worship

-Apologetics- Sanctification-Doctrine

Biblical Worldview

Caring Ministry

Small Group Sunday School

Basic Discipleship

Progressing to Authentic Community

All in Disciple Discipling Leader

-Celebrate Recovery-Divorce Care

Service Local Christian org.

Spiritual Gifts Mission trip Equip around Gifts

-Unique purpose-Mission

Stephen Ministry

Stewardship Time mgmt. Crown Ramsey Generous Living

Giving Champion

Summit Counseling Center

Mentoring the lost Personal Testimony

Leading others to Christ

Spheres of influence:-family-community-work

Mentoring Life-on-Life

Multiply the Multipliers

Beacon of Hope

DISCIPLESHIP MATRIXIMPARTING KNOWLEDGE, CHARACTER, SKILLS

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Discipleship Worksheet

Groups/Activities Books/Studies Groups/Activities

Equipping Curriculum Books Service - ____________ - __________ __________________ - ____________ - __________ __________________

Adult Education Studies - ____________ - __________ - ____________ - __________

Church Community Caring - ____________ __________________ - ____________ __________________

Name: ____________ Stage:_______________________Date: ____________ Spiritual Gift: _________________Mentor: ___________ Meth. Of Discovery: _____________

Growth Objective: _________________ Develop

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West Africa Theological Seminary2011 Masters Module

on Discipleship

Outcomes

• Read all of the books assigned and develop a: “Biblical Philosophy of Discipleship”• Develop the following three statements: “Purpose” “Vision” “Mission”• Create a “Discipleship Process”• “Disciple” _____ number of individuals in 1st

year • “Discipling Leader” development of _____ in

1st year using Classic Discipleship 63