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

1. A
DISCIPLESHIP
OVERVIEW

2. A successful
vacation road
trip

3. Pastor Andy Stanley

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 can’t
help people you don’t
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

21. Will you
come along?