Discipleship

Continue to explore Jonathan K. Dodson’s book, Gospel Centered Discipleship. View a chart on the church model of celebration, community, and cell levels. The Meta-Church Model contains the celebration level and cell level but leaves out the com

AT503 Lesson 31

Feb 3rd, 2017 37m 14s

There are three types of leaders: Innovators, Adapters, and Adopters. What kind of people do we need in our lives to grow? Consider the American Indian Model which includes chiefs with a counsel of wise men, warriors, and braves. Consider how

AT503 Lesson 36

Feb 3rd, 2017 30m 21s

Consider that the Apostle Paul had a very clear idea of who he was. He writes in Philippians 3:1, 4-7, 9, “To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you...If anyone else has a mind to put confidence in the fl

AT503 Lesson 30

Feb 3rd, 2017 17m 31s

Explore the qualifications for an Elder. In 1 Timothy 3:4-5 we read, "He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity (but if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will h

AT503 Lesson 37

Feb 3rd, 2017 16m 4s

Explore a few scenarios on the four types of leaders. Are the leaders that come on our team all going to be good for us long-term? Consider that how we started this class is how we end the class: to be servants in the local church is a high cal

AT503 Lesson 33

Feb 3rd, 2017 28m 54s

Continue to explore Conversion and Discipleship by Bill Hull. He lists six gospels: 1. The Forgiveness Only Gospel 2. The Left Gospel (Liberalism) 3. The Prosperity gospel 4. The Consumer Gospel 5. The (Religious) Right Gospel and 6. The Kingd

AT503 Lesson 32

Feb 3rd, 2017 25m 12s

Explore the aspects of pastoral discipleship including: 1. Direct: Life on Life 2. Preaching 3. Systematic and 4. Parents – joy. Do older people need to be discipled? In Conversion and Discipleship by Bill Hull, he states under You Can’t Have

AT503 Lesson 27

Feb 3rd, 2017 33m 45s

Consider Psalm 105:1-8, “Oh give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples. Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; speak of all His wonders. Glory in His holy name; let the heart of those who seek the Lord be gla

AT503 Lesson 34

Feb 3rd, 2017 25m 27s

Explore the make-up of our personal complexity. Things that contribute to our identity are: - Home environment - Cultural/Ethnic - Educational - Economic - Life Experiences - Talents - Spiritual Life - Spiritual Gifts - IQ - EQ - TemperamentE

AT503 Lesson 29

Feb 3rd, 2017 36m 11s

Review the diagram of God developing us from The Making of a Leader by J. Robert Clinton. Consider that we need people with advanced thinking theological degrees in every field of life. We are all called to ministry as Christians. Are we all ca

AT503 Lesson 28

Feb 3rd, 2017 22m 11s

Continue to explore The Making of A Leader by J. Robert Clinton and the diagram of how God develops us with sovereign foundations from birth to conversion; inner life growth; ministry maturing; life maturing; and convergence. We need to learn h

AT503 Lesson 25

Feb 3rd, 2017 34m 57s

Continue to explore the No Man Left Behind Model of discipleship. The chart shows the importance of creating, capturing, and sustaining. How can we create value for men? With every event we do, we should ask, “What is the next right step in de

AT503 Lesson 26

Feb 3rd, 2017 26m 45s

Explore the topic of the acceptance of a church vision by the congregation. Consider the benefits of a long-term ministry: 1. Opportunity to mold the character of your church 2. Opportunity to affect the community 3. Opportunity to affect a l

AT503 Lesson 23

Feb 3rd, 2017 23m 22s

Explore the No Man Left Behind Model of discipleship and that it relates that, "What men want to be is successful." Consider that systemically, men are a great deal a part of the problems we see in America today. What is a disciple? In No Man L

AT503 Lesson 20

Feb 3rd, 2017 33m 52s

Consider the topic of the disciplines of rest. Are pastors to be available 24/7? In Luke 4:14-19 we read, “And Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about Him spread through all the surrounding district. And He began te

AT503 Lesson 24

Feb 3rd, 2017 31m 33s

Continue to explore the No Man Left Behind Model of discipleship. The term “man code” is the environment. What is the code that we set for men in the church? Men tend to follow strong leaders. Consider the man code in relation to worship and mu

AT503 Lesson 21

Feb 3rd, 2017 38m 43s

Additional resources are suggested and Barna statistics are reviewed. Explore the No Man Left Behind Model. Why should we disciple men? Four reasons are that 1.) Men are the head of the family and lead gender; 2.) For the children as commanded

AT503 Lesson 16

Feb 3rd, 2017 36m 44s

Continue to explore Randy Pope’s, INsourcing: Bringing Discipleship Back to the Local Church. Consider the different types of leadership style: 1.) Directing as the leader provides specific instructions and closely supervises task accomplishmen

AT503 Lesson 19

Feb 3rd, 2017 26m 41s

Explore Ephesians 3:14-21, “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through H

AT503 Lesson 17

Feb 3rd, 2017 33m 50s

Continue to explore the qualifications of a church leader in 1 Timothy 3:1-2, “It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husba

AT503 Lesson 15

Feb 3rd, 2017 32m 5s

Explore Randy Pope’s text, INsourcing: Bringing Discipleship Back to the Local Church. For Pope, a disciple is mature and equipped. A disciple: 1.) Is living consistently under the control of the Holy Spirit, the direction of the Word of God,

AT503 Lesson 17

Feb 3rd, 2017 33m 50s

AT503 Lesson 12

Feb 3rd, 2017 16m 46s

Continue to explore Jonathan K. Dodson’s book, Gospel Centered Discipleship. He states, “The word disciple is used more frequently than Christian to refer to believers in the Bible . . . Disciple is an identity . . .” Consider that our identity

AT503 Lesson 10

Feb 3rd, 2017 31m 28s

Recall that the highlights of discipleship are smaller groups, the long haul and identity. Consider that discipleship is about heart transformation. Explore what Bob Russell states in After 50 Years of Ministry: 7 Things I'd Do Differently and