WHAT IS DISCIPLESHIP?
A disciple is one who believes in, lives by, and helps to spread the doctrines, precepts, and teachings of another. Discipleship is the process of learning, integrating, and modeling the doctrines, precepts, and teachings of another. Training is the process of educating, instructing, or becoming disciplined in a given area, skill, or lifestyle.

Becoming a disciple then, is the Christian’s life long journey under the Lordship of Jesus Christ which includes progressive learning, sharing the faith, and maturing spiritually through responsible church membership.

WHY A DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM?
Jesus commanded in Matthew 28:19-20: “Go therefore and make disciples of ALL nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Discipleship Training is to help facilitate the process of personal transformation and spiritual maturity, which includes becoming better informed in the principles and doctrines of the Christian faith, and being inspired, coached, and mobilized for opportunities of stewardship and service.

Ultimately, each believer must develop the self-discipline of personal prayer, seeking God, personal study, and taking responsibility for his or her own spiritual formation.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Maturing Christians
  
• New believers
  
• Everyone
  

• Have you been longing for more in-depth studies of books of the Bible?
  
• Have you ever heard the sermon on Sunday and wanted to discuss the message within a small group?
  
• Are there topics for which you would like to have a Christian/ Biblical perspective?
  
• Do you know why you believe what you believe?
  
• Do you want to know your spiritual gifts?
  
• What should your position be on the controversial issues of our culture?
  
• Have you been a Christian for years and still feel like you are a “freshman” in the faith?
  
• Are you struggling with your faith and science, or your faith and independence?
  
• Has a tragedy or other hurts impacted your faith or quenched your desire to engage congregational life?
  
• Do you want to be able to share your faith effectively with others?
  
• Do you desire to be transformed in your thinking, emotions, and will?
  
• Do you want to know Christ as Savior, Master, and Friend?
  
• Are you a maturing Christian who feels you have heard it all and this may be for others?

Then this is for you. So, let us study and be equipped together and see how the Spirit of Truth will liberate, empower, and use us to advance the Kingdom of God.

HOW IS THIS PROGRAM STRUCTURED?
The Discipleship Training Program will have the following format and will consist of several small groups meeting simultaneously. We begin gathering at 7:20 PM in the sanctuary for a time of worship. Jesus said in John 4:23, “the hour is coming and now is, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him.”

At 7:55 PM we disburse to individual classes or group sessions. The first set of classes and group sessions will include, but not be limited to the following:

The Call to Discipleship - this class focuses on the characteristics and responsibilities of the followers of Christ.

Spiritual Gift Assessment - this class is for believers and focuses on discovering spiritual gifts and helps to determine the individual’s areas of passion, compassion, and ministry/ employment potential.
Personal Leader Profile - this class is for those who are interested in finding out their particular leadership style or their general presuppositions relating to group dynamics and behavioral styles.

Sermon Discussion Group - this group focuses on providing an interactive discussion of particular sermons or message series that allows for question and answer, exploring different perspectives, and/ or doctrinal connections.

Study of the Book of Romans - this class focuses on an in-depth chapter by chapter study of the book of Romans.