“When the church exhales disciples, it will inhale followers of Jesus”
Waylon Moore
Making Disciples Jesus’ Way: A Few at a Time – PDF
| Ministry Map | Seedling | Seedling | Maturing | Maturing | Reproducing |
| Developmental Stage | Seekers Those who are exploring relationship with Jesus |
New Disciples Those who have entered into relationship with Jesus |
Growing Disciples Those who have accepted and owned their relationship with Jesus and want to actively grow |
Maturing Disciples Those who are actively reorganizing their lives around Jesus’ values & practices |
Reproducing Disciples Those who have made themselves available for growing & equipping others |
| Summary description | *enable their connection with at least one or two other encouraging believers | *enable their participation in an affirming and accepting small group*establish in the foundations of Christian belief*begin developing spiritual disciplines and habits | *provide opportunities for deeper study and application of Scripture*provide ministry opportunities that aid in gift discernment and development*provide teaching and training in faith sharing*provide opportunities for understanding Wesleyan theology and practice | *confirm giftings and ministry focus areas*provide training setting commensurate with giftings and ministries*challenge to prioritized involvement in missional living *expect participation in the ongoing discipling ministries of the church |
*Identify those who walk as mature disciples, with spiritual disciplines and habits*Affirm and commission those who function as developers and influencers |
| Resources | |||||
| strong>101 Introductory level |
Following Jesus Leader’s Guide | Exploring Christian Community Module 3 |
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| Exploring Christian Foundations Module 1 |
Exploring God’s Mission Module 4 |
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| Exploring Christian Growth Module 2 |
Exploring the Gift(s) of the Holy Spirit Module 5 S.H.A.P.E Material [PDF] |
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| strong>201 Going deeper |
God’s Grace ChannelsLes canaux de la grâce de Dieu | Joining the Ministry Community Leader’s Guide | |||
| Joining the Ministry Community Handbook | |||||
