Discipleship is the process by which a person leads or mutually supports another in their lifelong journey of apprenticeship to Jesus, motivated by the driving outcome to be formed into the image of Jesus (an integrated person of Love). As we disciple others, our desire for them is to grow in being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and doing what Jesus did.
Discipleship is more than a recurring meeting, but nonetheless, it requires a consistent, repetitive, scheduled meeting. The aim of these meetings is to help the individual be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did.
Be with Jesus - Help them hear God in the meeting...Discern what God has been speaking to them...Embody God’s love for them...Show them His compassion, comfort, encouragement...Help them experience his presence...Engage in prayer ministry or a listening prayer practice...
Become like Jesus - Help them discover a root of a needed behavior or belief change...Lead them in deliverance or renouncing practices...Read the Bible using Lectio Divina and Discovery Bible Study...
Do what Jesus did - Teach them to obey the teachings of Jesus...Model spiritual disciplines...Help them build a rule of life and a VIM plan...Encourage and equip them to make disciples...
Relational Warmth - Relational warmth is you showing up like the person of Jesus. It’s your presence, countenance, how you’re presenting yourself to build trust and value for one another. Examples: Love, Care, Humility, Kindness, Gentleness, Present.
Listening, Empathy, & Question Asking - These help us get to the heart of the matter. What belief or worldview is God uncovering? Listening, empathy, and question asking allows us listen to God and love others through them feeling known. Examples: Belief Tree.
Prayer - This is where we model our dependence on God and need for His grace. Prayer sets our attention on God in the meeting. It’s helpful to pray before you meet. Examples: Confession, Repentance, Inner Healing, Deliverance, Tending Your Heart, Prophetic Ministry, Thanksgiving.
Practices - We want to teach others how to follow Jesus by modeling and teaching different practices to empower others in their own discipleship to Jesus. Examples: DBS, VIM Plan, Forgiveness, Hearing God, Generosity, Service.
