Spiritual Fitness
Disciple-Making
Disciple-Making
Goals/Objectives
To identify at least one person you will intentionally invest in, share the Gospel with and disciple.
To intentionally share your faith and engage in spiritual conversations through your daily life and work.
All ministry, whether it is digging ditches or closing a business deal, is for and with people, so ultimately work/ministry is relational.
Duane Elmer
As Christians we are all called to make disciples of all nations, but that won’t just happen without our input. It involves intentionality in our personal relationships, our ministries, and daily life interactions with people.
Disciple making involves a willingness to journey with people, being sensitive to the Spirit as to their receptivity of the Gospel, praying for them, and taking every opportunity to share Christ with them both with words and through example. As they commit their lives to Christ, disciple making then involves “teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you,” continuing with them on the journey to Christ-likeness.
To Discuss
Whether in a professional capacity or other role, here are a few questions to regularly consider as you go about your daily life and ministry. Be prepared to discuss them with your facilitator.
- What does it look like to share your faith effectively in a culturally appropriate way? How have you done this recently?
- Have you been able to identify someone that you can disciple? If no one yet, are you praying for the Lord to bring someone for you to disciple?
- What could you do in this culture to come alongside someone in a discipleship relationship?
- How are you modelling Christ to those around you both in your formal ministry and informal life context?
- If you are working in a professional role, how can you be intentional in your relationships with fellow professionals (more than just praying for them and living as an example), while still maintaining professional excellence?
