1. How do we understand discipleship?

2. Discipleship = Directed Relationship

3. Direction without relationship is the kind of “discipleship” that says, “Read this book. Take this class. Listen to these sermons. Memorize these answers. Follow these steps.”

4. Relationship without direction is the kind of “discipleship” that says, “Let’s just hang out. Let’s meet every week for coffee. How about getting a softball team together?”

5. Discipleship = Directed Relationship

6. Directed to what end? Maturity – Col. 1:28-29

7. Discipleship = Spiritual Parenting (1 Thess. 2:6-8,11-12; 1 Cor. 4:15; 1 Tim. 1:2; Titus 1:4)

8. Where should discipleship happen in the life of the church?

10. Great Commission Ordinances Corporate Worship The Word Preached One Anothers Ministry according to spiritual giftedness

11. Prayer The Word Worship Fasting Giving

12. Mission-specific Training (knowledge & skill) Ministry Alongside Gaining a Shepherd Heart

13. Mentoring “Imitate me” Life on Life

14. Normal for every believer Ongoing patterns of life Growth to maturity

15. Gaining Victory Overcoming Obstacles Thinking Biblically Healing Wounds

16. Reconciling Relationships Handling Conflict Maintaining Harmony

17. Preventing falls into sin Rescuing any who fall into sin Restoring straying sheep

18. Intensive Periodic Problem Solving