A discipleship overview
Pastor Andy Stanley provides an analogy comparing discipleship to a road trip with a driver, vehicle, and GPS. The driver represents an intentional leader committed to discipling others. The vehicle is a relational environment where people get to know each other. And the GPS stands for a reproducible process, like the Discipleship Wheel, that guides disciples along their spiritual journey. The overview discusses the importance of disciplers leading by example through their own relationship with Christ, connection with others, and willingness to change. It also emphasizes that spiritual growth happens best in small groups where the gospel can be lived out through authentic relationships and accountability. The discipleship process involves assessing readiness, confirming faith, and maturing disciples to make disciples
A discipleship overview
- 4. An Analogy for Discipleship The DRIVER- an intentional LEADER, committed to discipling others.
- 5. An Analogy for Discipleship The VEHICLE- a relational ENVIRONMENT. You cant help people you dont know.
- 6. An Analogy for Discipleship The GPS/MAP- a reproducible PROCESS, like the Discipleship Wheel.
- 7. I. Leading with Purpose A. All of us are called and challenged to become DISCIPLERS
- 8. I. Leading with Purpose B. A discipler must first be a DISCIPLE.
- 9. I. Leading with Purpose C. A discipler must remain in relationship with CHRIST and others.
- 10. I. Leading with Purpose D. A discipler must stay CONNECTED.
- 11. I. Leading with Purpose E. A discipler must allow Jesus to continually mold, shape and CHANGE them.
- 12. II. Sharing Your Life A. Jesus made disciples by sharing his LIFE.
- 13. II. Sharing Your Life B. Spiritual growth happens best in SMALL group settings where the Gospel is shared and LIVED OUT with others
- 14. II. Sharing Your Life C. RELATIONSHIPS create the environment where discipleship happens best.
- 15. II. Sharing Your Life D. A relational environment is characterized by safety, AUTHENTICITY and accountability.
- 16. III. Following the map A. Find out where your candidate for discipleship is on the DISCIPLESHIP WHEEL through pointed questions.
- 17. III. Following the map B. Continue by CONFIRMING their faith in CHRIST alone and ASSURANCE of salvation.
- 18. III. Following the map C. Take them from where they are to the goal of being MATURE disciples, able to make disciples.
- 19. III. Following the map D. Follow the PROCESS, step by step.
- 20. The steps, in order, for the discipler are: 1. SHARE 2. CONNECT 3. TRAIN for MINISTRY 4. RELEASE to be a DISCIPLE-MAKER