discipleship framework
Creating a discipleship framework
Articles and tools for getting discipleship done.
Overview
6 elements of a powerful discipleship framework (1)
The first three elements of a discipleship framework: Person; People; & Process.
6 elements of a powerful discipleship framework (2)
The second three elements of a discipleship culture: Programs; Places; & Pneuma
A working discipleship model
How do you combine all six elements of the discipleship framework into a working model for the local church?
Person
4 characteristics of healthy disciples
It is unthinkable to get our mandate of “making disciples” wrong. So what actually makes up a disciple?
Forming the heart of a disciple
What are we to form at the very heart of a disciple? Paul gave us the answer in 3 simple words.
Programs
The power of catalytic programs
Churches trying to actually do discipleship well can be dismissive of powerful programs. I have found that we do so at our peril.
Process
Combining steps with cycles & seasons
Viewing discipleship growth as a purely linear journey misses the potential of the scriptural dynamic of recurring seasons.
Movements of Maturity
There are certain stages of spiritual maturity that are common to us all. Understanding them allows you to move on!
Relational Rhythm
Our goal is union with Christ. We find it through learning to dance the right rhythm.
The 4 Dynamics of Growth
Once you understand the four transformational dynamics, almost any change is possible.
Pneuma
God’s presence in all of life
The very essence of what it means to be a human being is that earthly dust mingles with divine breath – we need that in all of life.
God’s sanctifying breath
We are guilty of malpractice if we train disciples to behave like Christians without teaching them how to draw from and experience God’s grace daily.
When God moves but the church wants to stay
Any change in church culture will meet resistance. Is renewal worth it for you?
Steps toward discipleship renewal
Each church jumps in their own way, but the process to get there is pretty consistent.
4 wins that make renewal worth it
More than once I have asked myself, “Is renewal actually worth the pain?” Of course it is worth it. Any price, anywhere.
Churches need Spirit & Truth
Churches are smart at training, better at discipleship, slick at marketing, and high-tech in management. We are doing it all better, but we lack one thing.
Places
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People
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