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DiscipleshipDiscipleship
Creating a discipling community?Creating a discipling community?
Bryan JohnsonBryan Johnson
The Church is a disciplingThe Church is a discipling
CommunityCommunity
 The foundations of theThe foundations of the
Church are;Church are;
 Jesus Christ is the chiefJesus Christ is the chief
cornerstone – Eph. 2v20cornerstone – Eph. 2v20
 The other foundationsThe other foundations
stones are;stones are;
 Faith – Col. 2v5Faith – Col. 2v5
 Hope – 1 Thess. 1v2,3Hope – 1 Thess. 1v2,3
 Love – I Cor. 13v13Love – I Cor. 13v13
 The ministry ofThe ministry of
establishing the Churchestablishing the Church
is done through and inis done through and in
the grace of God – Ephthe grace of God – Eph
2v8;2v8;
 God’s grace is not onlyGod’s grace is not only
His unmerited favourHis unmerited favour
 But also His enablingBut also His enabling
powerpower
 And His extravagantAnd His extravagant
forgiving love.forgiving love.
Questions about discipleship?Questions about discipleship?
1. What is the aim of1. What is the aim of
discipleship?discipleship?
2. Who is an example of a2. Who is an example of a
discipler?discipler?
3. Who can disciple others?3. Who can disciple others?
4. How many disciples should4. How many disciples should
I disciple at once?I disciple at once?
5. What is the attitude of the5. What is the attitude of the
discipler?discipler?
6. How can we measure6. How can we measure
progress in disciple-progress in disciple-
making?making?
7. Why is it important to7. Why is it important to
make disciples?make disciples?
8. What do we teach8. What do we teach
disciples?disciples?
9. How do we teach disciples?9. How do we teach disciples?
10. What do disciples do?10. What do disciples do?
1. What is the aim of discipleship?1. What is the aim of discipleship?
 For disciples to become like Jesus Christ.For disciples to become like Jesus Christ.
 That the disciples will help extend the rule and reignThat the disciples will help extend the rule and reign
of the Kingdom of God over all the earth.of the Kingdom of God over all the earth.
 To multiply the number of disciplined believers inTo multiply the number of disciplined believers in
Jesus Christ in caring communities of disciples.Jesus Christ in caring communities of disciples.
 To fulfill the command of God when God createdTo fulfill the command of God when God created
mankind. Genesis 1 verse 28.mankind. Genesis 1 verse 28.
““God blessed them and said be fruitful andGod blessed them and said be fruitful and
multiply, fill the earth, and rule over it.”multiply, fill the earth, and rule over it.”
2. Who is an example of a discipler?2. Who is an example of a discipler?
 Jesus Christ discipled 12 Galileans. Mark 3Jesus Christ discipled 12 Galileans. Mark 3
verses 13 – 19. 11 were successful in theirverses 13 – 19. 11 were successful in their
ministry as disciples of Christ. 1 failed.ministry as disciples of Christ. 1 failed.
 The Apostle Paul discipled Timothy, JohnThe Apostle Paul discipled Timothy, John
Mark, Silas, Lois, Eunice, Philemon, Apphia,Mark, Silas, Lois, Eunice, Philemon, Apphia,
Archippus, Artemas, Tychicus, Carpus,Archippus, Artemas, Tychicus, Carpus,
Crescens, Titus, Zenas and many others.Crescens, Titus, Zenas and many others.
Several of Paul’s disciples failed as well, theySeveral of Paul’s disciples failed as well, they
were Hymenaeus, Philetus, Demas etc.were Hymenaeus, Philetus, Demas etc.
3. Who can disciple others?3. Who can disciple others?
 Do I have to be perfectDo I have to be perfect
before others?before others?
- No, not even the Apostle- No, not even the Apostle
Paul was not perfect, seePaul was not perfect, see
Phil. 3:12-14Phil. 3:12-14
- Grace is God’s enabling- Grace is God’s enabling
power to do what he haspower to do what he has
called us to do for Him. Seecalled us to do for Him. See
James 4:6. We receive graceJames 4:6. We receive grace
and bestow grace.and bestow grace.
- Always be a humble- Always be a humble
learner.learner.
 Those who have aThose who have a
learning attitude!learning attitude!
 To disciple others you onlyTo disciple others you only
need to be one step ahead ofneed to be one step ahead of
your disciplesyour disciples
 Be a person with the goal toBe a person with the goal to
be like Christ, Phil. 3:13-14be like Christ, Phil. 3:13-14
 Be a F.A.T. person, Faithful,Be a F.A.T. person, Faithful,
Available, and Teachable.Available, and Teachable.
These qualities are thoseThese qualities are those
that make a great teacherthat make a great teacher
and disciple-maker.and disciple-maker.
4. How many disciples should I4. How many disciples should I
disciple at once?disciple at once?
 Jesus Christ was able to disciple 12 at once. HeJesus Christ was able to disciple 12 at once. He
was doing this full-time. His ability was greaterwas doing this full-time. His ability was greater
than ours. A small group/community is ideal forthan ours. A small group/community is ideal for
the process of discipleship.the process of discipleship.
 Timothy seems to have discipled two to fourTimothy seems to have discipled two to four
disciples at a time. His mobility probably limiteddisciples at a time. His mobility probably limited
the number he could disciple at any one time.the number he could disciple at any one time.
 The Apostle Paul discipled two to eight at any oneThe Apostle Paul discipled two to eight at any one
time. Paul understood the need to disciple groups.time. Paul understood the need to disciple groups.
5. What are the attitudes of the5. What are the attitudes of the
discipler?discipler?
 1 Thessalonians 5 verses 11- 14.1 Thessalonians 5 verses 11- 14.
““ ThereforeTherefore encourageencourage one another,one another, build upbuild up oneone
another, just as you are also doing.another, just as you are also doing. AppreciateAppreciate
those whothose who diligently labordiligently labor among you, and haveamong you, and have
charge over you in the Lord andcharge over you in the Lord and givegive youyou
instructioninstruction, and that you, and that you esteem them highlyesteem them highly inin
lovelove because of their work.because of their work. Live in peaceLive in peace with onewith one
another. We urge you brethren,another. We urge you brethren, admonish theadmonish the
unrulyunruly, encourage the fainthearted,, encourage the fainthearted, help the weakhelp the weak,,
be patientbe patient with all men”.with all men”.
6. How can we measure progress in6. How can we measure progress in
disciple-making?disciple-making?
 Disciple making produces outcomes in the lives ofDisciple making produces outcomes in the lives of
the disciplesthe disciples. These are measured by the Apostle Paul. These are measured by the Apostle Paul
as character qualities that will lead to the disciplesas character qualities that will lead to the disciples
becoming deacons and later elders in the Church. Seebecoming deacons and later elders in the Church. See
I Tim 3:1-13 .I Tim 3:1-13 .
These qualities areThese qualities are; marriage fidelity, integrity,; marriage fidelity, integrity,
temperance, prudence, respect, hospitality, teachable,temperance, prudence, respect, hospitality, teachable,
not a drunkard or a fighter, gentle, uncontentious,not a drunkard or a fighter, gentle, uncontentious,
free from materialism, manages his household well,free from materialism, manages his household well,
dignified, not conceited or proud, good reputation,dignified, not conceited or proud, good reputation,
truthful in speech, a clear conscience, faithfultruthful in speech, a clear conscience, faithful
servants of Christ, generous, caring for people.servants of Christ, generous, caring for people.
7. Why is it important to make7. Why is it important to make
disciples?disciples?
 To fulfill the command of Jesus Christ in Matt 28To fulfill the command of Jesus Christ in Matt 28
verses 18-20.verses 18-20.
 The disciples of Christ are the earthly agents theThe disciples of Christ are the earthly agents the
Holy Spirit uses to bring the will (kingdom) ofHoly Spirit uses to bring the will (kingdom) of
God on earth. Matt 6 verse 10.God on earth. Matt 6 verse 10.
 The family of God – the Church needs disciplinedThe family of God – the Church needs disciplined
leadership for the family to function properly.leadership for the family to function properly.
 Disciplined leadership in all areas of humanDisciplined leadership in all areas of human
endeavor will be a blessing to mankind and bringendeavor will be a blessing to mankind and bring
Christ’s rule in the hearts of mankind and over allChrist’s rule in the hearts of mankind and over all
creation. Genesis 1:28.creation. Genesis 1:28.
8. What do we teach our disciples?8. What do we teach our disciples?
 The Great Commission gives us a clue?The Great Commission gives us a clue?
““Teach them to observe all that I commanded” MatthewTeach them to observe all that I commanded” Matthew
28:2028:20
What did Jesus command – search the scripturesWhat did Jesus command – search the scriptures
- Love God, love one another: 2 great commandsLove God, love one another: 2 great commands
- Preach the gospel of the Kingdom of GodPreach the gospel of the Kingdom of God
- Go to all nations and peoples, baptize, heal the sick,Go to all nations and peoples, baptize, heal the sick,
cast out demons, exercise authority in Christ’s name.cast out demons, exercise authority in Christ’s name.
- Make disciples of all converts ready to be taught.Make disciples of all converts ready to be taught.
- Expect signs and wonders to accompany thisExpect signs and wonders to accompany this
ministry.ministry.
How do we teach disciples?How do we teach disciples?
The context?The context?
 In joy-filled small groups building strong loving andIn joy-filled small groups building strong loving and
caring relationshipscaring relationships
 By building a joy-filled community that invites theBy building a joy-filled community that invites the
presence of God into its midstpresence of God into its midst
 In an oral and interactive styleIn an oral and interactive style
 By being an example through our livesBy being an example through our lives
 In informal settings, and while ministeringIn informal settings, and while ministering
What do disciples do?What do disciples do?
 Obey the commands of the MasterObey the commands of the Master
 Cooperate in unity with their leader and hisCooperate in unity with their leader and his
team seeking to grow in Christteam seeking to grow in Christ
 Observe closely the ministry style and attitudeObserve closely the ministry style and attitude
of the leader seeking to implement that styleof the leader seeking to implement that style
 Minister in the power of the Holy Spirit out ofMinister in the power of the Holy Spirit out of
a servant heart with compassion for peoplea servant heart with compassion for people
 Allow the leader to critique their ministry andAllow the leader to critique their ministry and
take notice of their helpful suggestionstake notice of their helpful suggestions
 Seek to develop as a disciplined leaderSeek to develop as a disciplined leader
The discipleship methods ofThe discipleship methods of
JesusJesus
 Selected men willing toSelected men willing to
leave all and follow himleave all and follow him
 Expected them to obey HisExpected them to obey His
commandscommands
 Developed faith in theirDeveloped faith in their
heartshearts
 Taught them the gospel ofTaught them the gospel of
the kingdom of Godthe kingdom of God
 Taught them to prayTaught them to pray
 Taught them to suffer withTaught them to suffer with
grace and humilitygrace and humility
 Spent time in informalSpent time in informal
settings telling them storiessettings telling them stories
 Encouraged them toEncouraged them to
minister at the earliestminister at the earliest
opportunityopportunity
 Evaluated their successesEvaluated their successes
and failures, and encouragedand failures, and encouraged
them to keep growing strongthem to keep growing strong
in the Lordin the Lord
 Prayed all the time for themPrayed all the time for them
to be protected from theto be protected from the
enemyenemy
 Taught the that the power ofTaught the that the power of
the Holy Spirit wouldthe Holy Spirit would
dramatically change theirdramatically change their
liveslives
What was the result?What was the result?
 25% of the Mediterranean world were Christians by25% of the Mediterranean world were Christians by
300AD and part of an urban house based movement.300AD and part of an urban house based movement.
 Thousands of Christians had suffered and died asThousands of Christians had suffered and died as
martyrs, but the Church still grewmartyrs, but the Church still grew
 Thousand of Christians found that the Holy Spirit wasThousand of Christians found that the Holy Spirit was
the greatest person and power they had everthe greatest person and power they had ever
encountered and they gave their total allegiance toencountered and they gave their total allegiance to
Him.Him.
 Disciples were made in all Mediterranean nations andDisciples were made in all Mediterranean nations and
many of those disciples understood that they weremany of those disciples understood that they were
disciples because they made disciples and multiplieddisciples because they made disciples and multiplied
the Church and the influence of the Kingdom of Godthe Church and the influence of the Kingdom of God
bringing dramatic social reforms in many cultures andbringing dramatic social reforms in many cultures and
nations.nations.
Jesus implemented a unique strategyJesus implemented a unique strategy
for world evangelizationfor world evangelization
 Preach the gospel of the KingdomPreach the gospel of the Kingdom
 Make disciples that would make disciples andMake disciples that would make disciples and
multiply the preaching of the kingdom of Godmultiply the preaching of the kingdom of God
to all creation and form them into joy-filled,to all creation and form them into joy-filled,
caring, informal communities.caring, informal communities.
 Teach, baptize, command, observe, obey, castTeach, baptize, command, observe, obey, cast
out demons, perform signs and wonders, healout demons, perform signs and wonders, heal
the sick, and prepare them for the return ofthe sick, and prepare them for the return of
Christ by ensuring that every nation, tribe andChrist by ensuring that every nation, tribe and
tongue hears the gospel before Christ shalltongue hears the gospel before Christ shall
returnreturn
The eschatological implications ofThe eschatological implications of
making disciplesmaking disciples
 The disciples of Christ shall also be the Bride ofThe disciples of Christ shall also be the Bride of
Christ on His return. Rev 21:2Christ on His return. Rev 21:2
 The disciples of Christ are His Body on earth until HeThe disciples of Christ are His Body on earth until He
returns. Romans 12:4returns. Romans 12:4
 The disciples of Christ will be drawn from very tribe,The disciples of Christ will be drawn from very tribe,
tongue, race and nation by the time Christ returns.tongue, race and nation by the time Christ returns.
Matt 24:14Matt 24:14
 We will all live with Him in an Heavenly city forWe will all live with Him in an Heavenly city for
eternity after His return. Rev 21.eternity after His return. Rev 21.
 This city will be located in a new heaven and a newThis city will be located in a new heaven and a new
earth. Rev 21:1-2earth. Rev 21:1-2
Disciples of Christ are His Body onDisciples of Christ are His Body on
earthearth
 The Apostle Paul taught that the Body ofThe Apostle Paul taught that the Body of
Christ was;Christ was;
a) Diverse, many members with many giftsa) Diverse, many members with many gifts
b) Many parts making a wholeb) Many parts making a whole
c) Stronger the more often they met in joy-c) Stronger the more often they met in joy-
filled communityfilled community
d) Responsible to minister to one anotherd) Responsible to minister to one another
Community life is most effective inCommunity life is most effective in
small groupssmall groups
 The Immanence of GodThe Immanence of God
is expressed in smallis expressed in small
caring groups.caring groups.
These small groupsThese small groups
facilitate friendship,facilitate friendship,
relationship building,relationship building,
community life, lovingcommunity life, loving
care for one another andcare for one another and
a sense of God’sa sense of God’s
nearness.nearness.
 Key elements in thisKey elements in this
process are;process are;
 Intimate sharing of lifeIntimate sharing of life
related eventsrelated events
 Each ministering whatEach ministering what
God has spoken to themGod has spoken to them
 Ministering to oneMinistering to one
anotheranother
 Practical care for onePractical care for one
anotheranother
Small groups build community lifeSmall groups build community life
 Too often Christians areToo often Christians are
program focussed andprogram focussed and
program our Bibleprogram our Bible
Study groups where theStudy groups where the
Bible is the focusBible is the focus
 People touching God’sPeople touching God’s
presence needs to be thepresence needs to be the
focus of small groupsfocus of small groups
that build a strongthat build a strong
loving, caring, joy-filledloving, caring, joy-filled
community lifecommunity life
 People attend meetingsPeople attend meetings
and observe a programand observe a program
but still do not makebut still do not make
friendsfriends
 Small groups mustSmall groups must
develop a familydevelop a family
atmosphere whereatmosphere where
people are ministered topeople are ministered to
and built up in theirand built up in their
faith through friendship,faith through friendship,
and personal ministry.and personal ministry.
Communities are stronger socialCommunities are stronger social
units than individualsunits than individuals
 Western society hasWestern society has
proven the destructiveproven the destructive
and costly nature ofand costly nature of
individualismindividualism
 God has put the solitaryGod has put the solitary
in families so they mayin families so they may
be strong, caring for onebe strong, caring for one
anotheranother
 The variety of gifts in aThe variety of gifts in a
community makescommunity makes
possible a variety ofpossible a variety of
ministriesministries
 Loving caringLoving caring
communities arecommunities are
attractive to the isolatedattractive to the isolated
and uncared forand uncared for
 Human developmentHuman development
needs immediate familyneeds immediate family
and a wider extendedand a wider extended
family for all roundfamily for all round
healthhealth
 God bestows HisGod bestows His
blessing/joy on caringblessing/joy on caring
communitiescommunities
Discipleship is the foundation forDiscipleship is the foundation for
leadership in caring communitiesleadership in caring communities
 Every community isEvery community is
strong when it hasstrong when it has
disciplined leadershipdisciplined leadership
 The qualities ofThe qualities of
discipleship make fordiscipleship make for
excellent communityexcellent community
lifelife
 Communities based onCommunities based on
Jesus Christ’s exampleJesus Christ’s example
of leadership are strongof leadership are strong
and cohesiveand cohesive
 The urban poor need toThe urban poor need to
develop a strongdevelop a strong
community life, to breakcommunity life, to break
strongholds/vices instrongholds/vices in
their lives, for theirtheir lives, for their
communities to functioncommunities to function
and prosperand prosper
 The needs of the wholeThe needs of the whole
community are morecommunity are more
important than theimportant than the
agenda of individualsagenda of individuals
Encarnacao Trainers need to trainEncarnacao Trainers need to train
and make disciples in this contextand make disciples in this context
 Trainers must trainTrainers must train
trainees or disciples intrainees or disciples in
the context ofthe context of smallsmall
group communitiesgroup communities
 The training methodThe training method
needs to be a reflectionneeds to be a reflection
of the goal of theof the goal of the
trainingtraining
 It is easier to reproduceIt is easier to reproduce
things you havethings you have
experiencedexperienced
 The experience ofThe experience of
trainees in a small grouptrainees in a small group
community must becommunity must be
such that the traineessuch that the trainees
will want to, and knowwill want to, and know
how to reproduce ithow to reproduce it
 Quality community lifeQuality community life
is essential to theis essential to the
training of workerstraining of workers
among the urban poor.among the urban poor.
How do Trainers develop thisHow do Trainers develop this
community life?community life?
1. By using the small interactive groups of 6-15 in the1. By using the small interactive groups of 6-15 in the
training sessions that;training sessions that;
a) always start with greetings and the sharing the lifea) always start with greetings and the sharing the life
experiences of the last week by group membersexperiences of the last week by group members
b) include everyone in the sharing time – this developsb) include everyone in the sharing time – this develops
everyone’s oral communication skillseveryone’s oral communication skills
c) respond to needs shared with prayer and ministry andc) respond to needs shared with prayer and ministry and
practical help if possiblepractical help if possible
d) include a game or fun activity to help build relationship andd) include a game or fun activity to help build relationship and
assist each member to get to know the others in the groupassist each member to get to know the others in the group
e) use the customary way of creating a relaxed atmosphere ofe) use the customary way of creating a relaxed atmosphere of
acceptance and friendshipacceptance and friendship
f) accept each persons contribution with warmth andf) accept each persons contribution with warmth and
commendationcommendation
g) move on to worship after each one is sensingg) move on to worship after each one is sensing
acceptance and warmth in the groupacceptance and warmth in the group
h) deliver the teaching session in an interactiveh) deliver the teaching session in an interactive
manner allowing opportunity for participants to sharemanner allowing opportunity for participants to share
their experience of the topic. Adult learning shouldtheir experience of the topic. Adult learning should
build on experiences of the participants and notbuild on experiences of the participants and not
assume that they know nothing of the topic.assume that they know nothing of the topic.
i) Don’t preach a sermon. Focus on one topic and thei) Don’t preach a sermon. Focus on one topic and the
kingdom values that can be integrated into ourkingdom values that can be integrated into our
lifestyle through the grace of God. Get everyone tolifestyle through the grace of God. Get everyone to
share their life experience.share their life experience.
j) Utilise the experience of those in the group to sharej) Utilise the experience of those in the group to share
the learning experience. This builds a team style ofthe learning experience. This builds a team style of
learning and community lifelearning and community life
k) Start to delegate responsibilities for components ofk) Start to delegate responsibilities for components of
the group meeting times to others as soon as youthe group meeting times to others as soon as you
observe their readiness to do so. Encourage this asobserve their readiness to do so. Encourage this as
much as possible and always commend people formuch as possible and always commend people for
their good work. Do not take people for granted.their good work. Do not take people for granted.
l) Treat others as you would want to be treated yourselfl) Treat others as you would want to be treated yourself
2. By initiating community based business activities2. By initiating community based business activities
based around a group of 6-25 people that;based around a group of 6-25 people that;
a) Develops the creative talents of the groupa) Develops the creative talents of the group
b) Produces artifacts that are valued by theb) Produces artifacts that are valued by the
communitycommunity
c) Use local materialsc) Use local materials
d) Creates wealth in the community by providing and) Creates wealth in the community by providing an
above average return for their labour.above average return for their labour.
e) Involves the group meeting together several timese) Involves the group meeting together several times
per week so they can start work with prayer andper week so they can start work with prayer and
worship and have a meal together, and show caringworship and have a meal together, and show caring
love to one another and learn to live by kingdomlove to one another and learn to live by kingdom
valuesvalues
Remember the goal!Remember the goal!
 A joy-filled community of disciples with evidence ofA joy-filled community of disciples with evidence of
quality caring community life among the urban poorquality caring community life among the urban poor
 Disciples who are becoming like Christ in theirDisciples who are becoming like Christ in their
servant lifestyleservant lifestyle
 A redemptive community that reproduces itselfA redemptive community that reproduces itself
through the ministry of its disciples in creatingthrough the ministry of its disciples in creating
quality, caring, multiplying urban poor communitiesquality, caring, multiplying urban poor communities
 The extension of the kingdom of God on earth amongThe extension of the kingdom of God on earth among
the urban poor as an example of Christ’s love for thethe urban poor as an example of Christ’s love for the
poorpoor
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  • 1. Encarnacao AllianceEncarnacao Alliance Grass Roots Trainers TrainingGrass Roots Trainers Training DiscipleshipDiscipleship Creating a discipling community?Creating a discipling community? Bryan JohnsonBryan Johnson
  • 2. The Church is a disciplingThe Church is a discipling CommunityCommunity  The foundations of theThe foundations of the Church are;Church are;  Jesus Christ is the chiefJesus Christ is the chief cornerstone – Eph. 2v20cornerstone – Eph. 2v20  The other foundationsThe other foundations stones are;stones are;  Faith – Col. 2v5Faith – Col. 2v5  Hope – 1 Thess. 1v2,3Hope – 1 Thess. 1v2,3  Love – I Cor. 13v13Love – I Cor. 13v13  The ministry ofThe ministry of establishing the Churchestablishing the Church is done through and inis done through and in the grace of God – Ephthe grace of God – Eph 2v8;2v8;  God’s grace is not onlyGod’s grace is not only His unmerited favourHis unmerited favour  But also His enablingBut also His enabling powerpower  And His extravagantAnd His extravagant forgiving love.forgiving love.
  • 3. Questions about discipleship?Questions about discipleship? 1. What is the aim of1. What is the aim of discipleship?discipleship? 2. Who is an example of a2. Who is an example of a discipler?discipler? 3. Who can disciple others?3. Who can disciple others? 4. How many disciples should4. How many disciples should I disciple at once?I disciple at once? 5. What is the attitude of the5. What is the attitude of the discipler?discipler? 6. How can we measure6. How can we measure progress in disciple-progress in disciple- making?making? 7. Why is it important to7. Why is it important to make disciples?make disciples? 8. What do we teach8. What do we teach disciples?disciples? 9. How do we teach disciples?9. How do we teach disciples? 10. What do disciples do?10. What do disciples do?
  • 4. 1. What is the aim of discipleship?1. What is the aim of discipleship?  For disciples to become like Jesus Christ.For disciples to become like Jesus Christ.  That the disciples will help extend the rule and reignThat the disciples will help extend the rule and reign of the Kingdom of God over all the earth.of the Kingdom of God over all the earth.  To multiply the number of disciplined believers inTo multiply the number of disciplined believers in Jesus Christ in caring communities of disciples.Jesus Christ in caring communities of disciples.  To fulfill the command of God when God createdTo fulfill the command of God when God created mankind. Genesis 1 verse 28.mankind. Genesis 1 verse 28. ““God blessed them and said be fruitful andGod blessed them and said be fruitful and multiply, fill the earth, and rule over it.”multiply, fill the earth, and rule over it.”
  • 5. 2. Who is an example of a discipler?2. Who is an example of a discipler?  Jesus Christ discipled 12 Galileans. Mark 3Jesus Christ discipled 12 Galileans. Mark 3 verses 13 – 19. 11 were successful in theirverses 13 – 19. 11 were successful in their ministry as disciples of Christ. 1 failed.ministry as disciples of Christ. 1 failed.  The Apostle Paul discipled Timothy, JohnThe Apostle Paul discipled Timothy, John Mark, Silas, Lois, Eunice, Philemon, Apphia,Mark, Silas, Lois, Eunice, Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, Artemas, Tychicus, Carpus,Archippus, Artemas, Tychicus, Carpus, Crescens, Titus, Zenas and many others.Crescens, Titus, Zenas and many others. Several of Paul’s disciples failed as well, theySeveral of Paul’s disciples failed as well, they were Hymenaeus, Philetus, Demas etc.were Hymenaeus, Philetus, Demas etc.
  • 6. 3. Who can disciple others?3. Who can disciple others?  Do I have to be perfectDo I have to be perfect before others?before others? - No, not even the Apostle- No, not even the Apostle Paul was not perfect, seePaul was not perfect, see Phil. 3:12-14Phil. 3:12-14 - Grace is God’s enabling- Grace is God’s enabling power to do what he haspower to do what he has called us to do for Him. Seecalled us to do for Him. See James 4:6. We receive graceJames 4:6. We receive grace and bestow grace.and bestow grace. - Always be a humble- Always be a humble learner.learner.  Those who have aThose who have a learning attitude!learning attitude!  To disciple others you onlyTo disciple others you only need to be one step ahead ofneed to be one step ahead of your disciplesyour disciples  Be a person with the goal toBe a person with the goal to be like Christ, Phil. 3:13-14be like Christ, Phil. 3:13-14  Be a F.A.T. person, Faithful,Be a F.A.T. person, Faithful, Available, and Teachable.Available, and Teachable. These qualities are thoseThese qualities are those that make a great teacherthat make a great teacher and disciple-maker.and disciple-maker.
  • 7. 4. How many disciples should I4. How many disciples should I disciple at once?disciple at once?  Jesus Christ was able to disciple 12 at once. HeJesus Christ was able to disciple 12 at once. He was doing this full-time. His ability was greaterwas doing this full-time. His ability was greater than ours. A small group/community is ideal forthan ours. A small group/community is ideal for the process of discipleship.the process of discipleship.  Timothy seems to have discipled two to fourTimothy seems to have discipled two to four disciples at a time. His mobility probably limiteddisciples at a time. His mobility probably limited the number he could disciple at any one time.the number he could disciple at any one time.  The Apostle Paul discipled two to eight at any oneThe Apostle Paul discipled two to eight at any one time. Paul understood the need to disciple groups.time. Paul understood the need to disciple groups.
  • 8. 5. What are the attitudes of the5. What are the attitudes of the discipler?discipler?  1 Thessalonians 5 verses 11- 14.1 Thessalonians 5 verses 11- 14. ““ ThereforeTherefore encourageencourage one another,one another, build upbuild up oneone another, just as you are also doing.another, just as you are also doing. AppreciateAppreciate those whothose who diligently labordiligently labor among you, and haveamong you, and have charge over you in the Lord andcharge over you in the Lord and givegive youyou instructioninstruction, and that you, and that you esteem them highlyesteem them highly inin lovelove because of their work.because of their work. Live in peaceLive in peace with onewith one another. We urge you brethren,another. We urge you brethren, admonish theadmonish the unrulyunruly, encourage the fainthearted,, encourage the fainthearted, help the weakhelp the weak,, be patientbe patient with all men”.with all men”.
  • 9. 6. How can we measure progress in6. How can we measure progress in disciple-making?disciple-making?  Disciple making produces outcomes in the lives ofDisciple making produces outcomes in the lives of the disciplesthe disciples. These are measured by the Apostle Paul. These are measured by the Apostle Paul as character qualities that will lead to the disciplesas character qualities that will lead to the disciples becoming deacons and later elders in the Church. Seebecoming deacons and later elders in the Church. See I Tim 3:1-13 .I Tim 3:1-13 . These qualities areThese qualities are; marriage fidelity, integrity,; marriage fidelity, integrity, temperance, prudence, respect, hospitality, teachable,temperance, prudence, respect, hospitality, teachable, not a drunkard or a fighter, gentle, uncontentious,not a drunkard or a fighter, gentle, uncontentious, free from materialism, manages his household well,free from materialism, manages his household well, dignified, not conceited or proud, good reputation,dignified, not conceited or proud, good reputation, truthful in speech, a clear conscience, faithfultruthful in speech, a clear conscience, faithful servants of Christ, generous, caring for people.servants of Christ, generous, caring for people.
  • 10. 7. Why is it important to make7. Why is it important to make disciples?disciples?  To fulfill the command of Jesus Christ in Matt 28To fulfill the command of Jesus Christ in Matt 28 verses 18-20.verses 18-20.  The disciples of Christ are the earthly agents theThe disciples of Christ are the earthly agents the Holy Spirit uses to bring the will (kingdom) ofHoly Spirit uses to bring the will (kingdom) of God on earth. Matt 6 verse 10.God on earth. Matt 6 verse 10.  The family of God – the Church needs disciplinedThe family of God – the Church needs disciplined leadership for the family to function properly.leadership for the family to function properly.  Disciplined leadership in all areas of humanDisciplined leadership in all areas of human endeavor will be a blessing to mankind and bringendeavor will be a blessing to mankind and bring Christ’s rule in the hearts of mankind and over allChrist’s rule in the hearts of mankind and over all creation. Genesis 1:28.creation. Genesis 1:28.
  • 11. 8. What do we teach our disciples?8. What do we teach our disciples?  The Great Commission gives us a clue?The Great Commission gives us a clue? ““Teach them to observe all that I commanded” MatthewTeach them to observe all that I commanded” Matthew 28:2028:20 What did Jesus command – search the scripturesWhat did Jesus command – search the scriptures - Love God, love one another: 2 great commandsLove God, love one another: 2 great commands - Preach the gospel of the Kingdom of GodPreach the gospel of the Kingdom of God - Go to all nations and peoples, baptize, heal the sick,Go to all nations and peoples, baptize, heal the sick, cast out demons, exercise authority in Christ’s name.cast out demons, exercise authority in Christ’s name. - Make disciples of all converts ready to be taught.Make disciples of all converts ready to be taught. - Expect signs and wonders to accompany thisExpect signs and wonders to accompany this ministry.ministry.
  • 12. How do we teach disciples?How do we teach disciples? The context?The context?  In joy-filled small groups building strong loving andIn joy-filled small groups building strong loving and caring relationshipscaring relationships  By building a joy-filled community that invites theBy building a joy-filled community that invites the presence of God into its midstpresence of God into its midst  In an oral and interactive styleIn an oral and interactive style  By being an example through our livesBy being an example through our lives  In informal settings, and while ministeringIn informal settings, and while ministering
  • 13. What do disciples do?What do disciples do?  Obey the commands of the MasterObey the commands of the Master  Cooperate in unity with their leader and hisCooperate in unity with their leader and his team seeking to grow in Christteam seeking to grow in Christ  Observe closely the ministry style and attitudeObserve closely the ministry style and attitude of the leader seeking to implement that styleof the leader seeking to implement that style  Minister in the power of the Holy Spirit out ofMinister in the power of the Holy Spirit out of a servant heart with compassion for peoplea servant heart with compassion for people  Allow the leader to critique their ministry andAllow the leader to critique their ministry and take notice of their helpful suggestionstake notice of their helpful suggestions  Seek to develop as a disciplined leaderSeek to develop as a disciplined leader
  • 14. The discipleship methods ofThe discipleship methods of JesusJesus  Selected men willing toSelected men willing to leave all and follow himleave all and follow him  Expected them to obey HisExpected them to obey His commandscommands  Developed faith in theirDeveloped faith in their heartshearts  Taught them the gospel ofTaught them the gospel of the kingdom of Godthe kingdom of God  Taught them to prayTaught them to pray  Taught them to suffer withTaught them to suffer with grace and humilitygrace and humility  Spent time in informalSpent time in informal settings telling them storiessettings telling them stories  Encouraged them toEncouraged them to minister at the earliestminister at the earliest opportunityopportunity  Evaluated their successesEvaluated their successes and failures, and encouragedand failures, and encouraged them to keep growing strongthem to keep growing strong in the Lordin the Lord  Prayed all the time for themPrayed all the time for them to be protected from theto be protected from the enemyenemy  Taught the that the power ofTaught the that the power of the Holy Spirit wouldthe Holy Spirit would dramatically change theirdramatically change their liveslives
  • 15. What was the result?What was the result?  25% of the Mediterranean world were Christians by25% of the Mediterranean world were Christians by 300AD and part of an urban house based movement.300AD and part of an urban house based movement.  Thousands of Christians had suffered and died asThousands of Christians had suffered and died as martyrs, but the Church still grewmartyrs, but the Church still grew  Thousand of Christians found that the Holy Spirit wasThousand of Christians found that the Holy Spirit was the greatest person and power they had everthe greatest person and power they had ever encountered and they gave their total allegiance toencountered and they gave their total allegiance to Him.Him.  Disciples were made in all Mediterranean nations andDisciples were made in all Mediterranean nations and many of those disciples understood that they weremany of those disciples understood that they were disciples because they made disciples and multiplieddisciples because they made disciples and multiplied the Church and the influence of the Kingdom of Godthe Church and the influence of the Kingdom of God bringing dramatic social reforms in many cultures andbringing dramatic social reforms in many cultures and nations.nations.
  • 16. Jesus implemented a unique strategyJesus implemented a unique strategy for world evangelizationfor world evangelization  Preach the gospel of the KingdomPreach the gospel of the Kingdom  Make disciples that would make disciples andMake disciples that would make disciples and multiply the preaching of the kingdom of Godmultiply the preaching of the kingdom of God to all creation and form them into joy-filled,to all creation and form them into joy-filled, caring, informal communities.caring, informal communities.  Teach, baptize, command, observe, obey, castTeach, baptize, command, observe, obey, cast out demons, perform signs and wonders, healout demons, perform signs and wonders, heal the sick, and prepare them for the return ofthe sick, and prepare them for the return of Christ by ensuring that every nation, tribe andChrist by ensuring that every nation, tribe and tongue hears the gospel before Christ shalltongue hears the gospel before Christ shall returnreturn
  • 17. The eschatological implications ofThe eschatological implications of making disciplesmaking disciples  The disciples of Christ shall also be the Bride ofThe disciples of Christ shall also be the Bride of Christ on His return. Rev 21:2Christ on His return. Rev 21:2  The disciples of Christ are His Body on earth until HeThe disciples of Christ are His Body on earth until He returns. Romans 12:4returns. Romans 12:4  The disciples of Christ will be drawn from very tribe,The disciples of Christ will be drawn from very tribe, tongue, race and nation by the time Christ returns.tongue, race and nation by the time Christ returns. Matt 24:14Matt 24:14  We will all live with Him in an Heavenly city forWe will all live with Him in an Heavenly city for eternity after His return. Rev 21.eternity after His return. Rev 21.  This city will be located in a new heaven and a newThis city will be located in a new heaven and a new earth. Rev 21:1-2earth. Rev 21:1-2
  • 18. Disciples of Christ are His Body onDisciples of Christ are His Body on earthearth  The Apostle Paul taught that the Body ofThe Apostle Paul taught that the Body of Christ was;Christ was; a) Diverse, many members with many giftsa) Diverse, many members with many gifts b) Many parts making a wholeb) Many parts making a whole c) Stronger the more often they met in joy-c) Stronger the more often they met in joy- filled communityfilled community d) Responsible to minister to one anotherd) Responsible to minister to one another
  • 19. Community life is most effective inCommunity life is most effective in small groupssmall groups  The Immanence of GodThe Immanence of God is expressed in smallis expressed in small caring groups.caring groups. These small groupsThese small groups facilitate friendship,facilitate friendship, relationship building,relationship building, community life, lovingcommunity life, loving care for one another andcare for one another and a sense of God’sa sense of God’s nearness.nearness.  Key elements in thisKey elements in this process are;process are;  Intimate sharing of lifeIntimate sharing of life related eventsrelated events  Each ministering whatEach ministering what God has spoken to themGod has spoken to them  Ministering to oneMinistering to one anotheranother  Practical care for onePractical care for one anotheranother
  • 20. Small groups build community lifeSmall groups build community life  Too often Christians areToo often Christians are program focussed andprogram focussed and program our Bibleprogram our Bible Study groups where theStudy groups where the Bible is the focusBible is the focus  People touching God’sPeople touching God’s presence needs to be thepresence needs to be the focus of small groupsfocus of small groups that build a strongthat build a strong loving, caring, joy-filledloving, caring, joy-filled community lifecommunity life  People attend meetingsPeople attend meetings and observe a programand observe a program but still do not makebut still do not make friendsfriends  Small groups mustSmall groups must develop a familydevelop a family atmosphere whereatmosphere where people are ministered topeople are ministered to and built up in theirand built up in their faith through friendship,faith through friendship, and personal ministry.and personal ministry.
  • 21. Communities are stronger socialCommunities are stronger social units than individualsunits than individuals  Western society hasWestern society has proven the destructiveproven the destructive and costly nature ofand costly nature of individualismindividualism  God has put the solitaryGod has put the solitary in families so they mayin families so they may be strong, caring for onebe strong, caring for one anotheranother  The variety of gifts in aThe variety of gifts in a community makescommunity makes possible a variety ofpossible a variety of ministriesministries  Loving caringLoving caring communities arecommunities are attractive to the isolatedattractive to the isolated and uncared forand uncared for  Human developmentHuman development needs immediate familyneeds immediate family and a wider extendedand a wider extended family for all roundfamily for all round healthhealth  God bestows HisGod bestows His blessing/joy on caringblessing/joy on caring communitiescommunities
  • 22. Discipleship is the foundation forDiscipleship is the foundation for leadership in caring communitiesleadership in caring communities  Every community isEvery community is strong when it hasstrong when it has disciplined leadershipdisciplined leadership  The qualities ofThe qualities of discipleship make fordiscipleship make for excellent communityexcellent community lifelife  Communities based onCommunities based on Jesus Christ’s exampleJesus Christ’s example of leadership are strongof leadership are strong and cohesiveand cohesive  The urban poor need toThe urban poor need to develop a strongdevelop a strong community life, to breakcommunity life, to break strongholds/vices instrongholds/vices in their lives, for theirtheir lives, for their communities to functioncommunities to function and prosperand prosper  The needs of the wholeThe needs of the whole community are morecommunity are more important than theimportant than the agenda of individualsagenda of individuals
  • 23. Encarnacao Trainers need to trainEncarnacao Trainers need to train and make disciples in this contextand make disciples in this context  Trainers must trainTrainers must train trainees or disciples intrainees or disciples in the context ofthe context of smallsmall group communitiesgroup communities  The training methodThe training method needs to be a reflectionneeds to be a reflection of the goal of theof the goal of the trainingtraining  It is easier to reproduceIt is easier to reproduce things you havethings you have experiencedexperienced  The experience ofThe experience of trainees in a small grouptrainees in a small group community must becommunity must be such that the traineessuch that the trainees will want to, and knowwill want to, and know how to reproduce ithow to reproduce it  Quality community lifeQuality community life is essential to theis essential to the training of workerstraining of workers among the urban poor.among the urban poor.
  • 24. How do Trainers develop thisHow do Trainers develop this community life?community life? 1. By using the small interactive groups of 6-15 in the1. By using the small interactive groups of 6-15 in the training sessions that;training sessions that; a) always start with greetings and the sharing the lifea) always start with greetings and the sharing the life experiences of the last week by group membersexperiences of the last week by group members b) include everyone in the sharing time – this developsb) include everyone in the sharing time – this develops everyone’s oral communication skillseveryone’s oral communication skills c) respond to needs shared with prayer and ministry andc) respond to needs shared with prayer and ministry and practical help if possiblepractical help if possible d) include a game or fun activity to help build relationship andd) include a game or fun activity to help build relationship and assist each member to get to know the others in the groupassist each member to get to know the others in the group e) use the customary way of creating a relaxed atmosphere ofe) use the customary way of creating a relaxed atmosphere of acceptance and friendshipacceptance and friendship
  • 25. f) accept each persons contribution with warmth andf) accept each persons contribution with warmth and commendationcommendation g) move on to worship after each one is sensingg) move on to worship after each one is sensing acceptance and warmth in the groupacceptance and warmth in the group h) deliver the teaching session in an interactiveh) deliver the teaching session in an interactive manner allowing opportunity for participants to sharemanner allowing opportunity for participants to share their experience of the topic. Adult learning shouldtheir experience of the topic. Adult learning should build on experiences of the participants and notbuild on experiences of the participants and not assume that they know nothing of the topic.assume that they know nothing of the topic. i) Don’t preach a sermon. Focus on one topic and thei) Don’t preach a sermon. Focus on one topic and the kingdom values that can be integrated into ourkingdom values that can be integrated into our lifestyle through the grace of God. Get everyone tolifestyle through the grace of God. Get everyone to share their life experience.share their life experience.
  • 26. j) Utilise the experience of those in the group to sharej) Utilise the experience of those in the group to share the learning experience. This builds a team style ofthe learning experience. This builds a team style of learning and community lifelearning and community life k) Start to delegate responsibilities for components ofk) Start to delegate responsibilities for components of the group meeting times to others as soon as youthe group meeting times to others as soon as you observe their readiness to do so. Encourage this asobserve their readiness to do so. Encourage this as much as possible and always commend people formuch as possible and always commend people for their good work. Do not take people for granted.their good work. Do not take people for granted. l) Treat others as you would want to be treated yourselfl) Treat others as you would want to be treated yourself
  • 27. 2. By initiating community based business activities2. By initiating community based business activities based around a group of 6-25 people that;based around a group of 6-25 people that; a) Develops the creative talents of the groupa) Develops the creative talents of the group b) Produces artifacts that are valued by theb) Produces artifacts that are valued by the communitycommunity c) Use local materialsc) Use local materials d) Creates wealth in the community by providing and) Creates wealth in the community by providing an above average return for their labour.above average return for their labour. e) Involves the group meeting together several timese) Involves the group meeting together several times per week so they can start work with prayer andper week so they can start work with prayer and worship and have a meal together, and show caringworship and have a meal together, and show caring love to one another and learn to live by kingdomlove to one another and learn to live by kingdom valuesvalues
  • 28. Remember the goal!Remember the goal!  A joy-filled community of disciples with evidence ofA joy-filled community of disciples with evidence of quality caring community life among the urban poorquality caring community life among the urban poor  Disciples who are becoming like Christ in theirDisciples who are becoming like Christ in their servant lifestyleservant lifestyle  A redemptive community that reproduces itselfA redemptive community that reproduces itself through the ministry of its disciples in creatingthrough the ministry of its disciples in creating quality, caring, multiplying urban poor communitiesquality, caring, multiplying urban poor communities  The extension of the kingdom of God on earth amongThe extension of the kingdom of God on earth among the urban poor as an example of Christ’s love for thethe urban poor as an example of Christ’s love for the poorpoor
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