Friday, October 31, 2008

Description of a Disciple


  1. General Definition:

A disciple is a Christian who desires increasingly to be like Jesus by intentionally seeking to obey all that He commanded. He does this by giving priority to his relationship with God, his growth in Christian character and his ability to minister to others.


  1. Phase One Description – “Come and See”


1. Major intent:


To help the person experience the saving grace and goodness of God by acknowledging Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord. He will be helped to learn some basic truths about his faith so that he can have a personal relationship with Christ. This will be evidenced by his personal testimony and water baptism and commitment to pursue a new life in Christ.


2. Initial Commitment Required:

    • personal devotion daily.

    • occasional involvement with covenant group

    • occasional participation at worship services


3. Final Goal:


The disciple has completed this phase when he

  • has trusted Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord and has been baptized.

  • grows in knowledge and understanding of God’s basic truths about his faith

  • grows in knowledge of basic doctrines of the Bible that affect his life and behaviour.

  • shows enough commitment to learn and practice some basic spiritual disciplines for his growing relationship with Christ.

  • is committed to attend a covenant group, weekly worship service and personal time with disciple-maker.

  • is willing to commit himself to the next phase of discipling.


  1. Approaches used:


  • Personal follow-up by disciple-maker

  • Evangelistic Bible Study/New Believer’s Class

  • Attendance at worship services

  • Outreach events (example: Parents’ Appreciation Night) and retreats

  • Invitation to home fellowship

  • Attendance in covenant group


  1. Duration: 6-12 months


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