To Make Disciples

To Make Disciples

Every disciple of Jesus has been called to make a disciple of someone else. Jesus’ words in Matthew 28:18-20 were not given to just the 11 “super apostles” but to the larger crowd of His disciples, as well. And therefore, the same words given to them are the same words that have been given to us.

Matthew 28:18–20: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 that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Every member of The Way Fellowship Church is encouraged to invest in the life of another, to pass on what they have received from another, to use their knowledge and their influence to help others grow in their knowledge of the Gospel and in their transformation by the Gospel.

If you are looking for training in this area, schedule a time when you can get together with Pastor Scott or Pastor Kyle to talk about what this looks like. To really hone your skills, consider attending our “Making Disciplers” course on Wednesdays @ the Way. If you’re looking for some great resources to get started, here are three we recommend.

Discipling: How to Help Others Follow Jesus by Mark Dever

“Before ascending to heaven, Jesus instructed his followers to “make disciples of all nations.” But what does this command actually entail? What does it look like for Christians to care for one another’s spiritual well-being and growth? In this introduction to the basics of discipling, veteran pastor and author Mark Dever uses biblical definitions and practical examples to show how Christians can help one another become more like Christ every day. The eighth volume in the 9Marks: Building Healthy Churches series, this short book explains how discipling should function in the context of the local church, teaching pastors and church leaders how to cultivate a culture of edification and growth in their congregations.”

 

 

One to One Bible Reading by David Helm

“Imagine if there was a way that people could grow in their knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christa way that returned gospel growth to the everyday fabric of personal relationship, rather than relying on church-run programs. That guided people in a deeper, more meaningful way than an event, program or class could possibly doguided on an individual basis by someone who cared for them personally. What is this way? What is this activity that is so simple and so universal that it meets the discipleship needs of very different people at very different stages of discipleship, even non-Christians? We call it reading the Bible one-to-one. But what exactly is reading the Bible one-to-one? Why should we do it? Who is it for? In One-to-One Bible Reading: a simple guide for every Christian, David Helm answers these important questions.”

 

The Trellis and the Vine by Colin Marshall

“All Christian ministry is a mixture of trellis and vine. There is vine work: the prayerful preaching and teaching of the word of God to see people converted and grow to maturity as disciples of Christ. Vine work is the Great Commission. And there is trellis work: creating and maintaining the physical and organizational structures and programs that support vine work and its growth. What s the state of the trellis and the vine in your part of the world? Has trellis work taken over, as it has a habit of doing? Is the vine work being done by very few (perhaps only the pastor and only on Sundays)? And is the vine starting to wilt as a result? The image of the trellis and the vine raises all the fundamental questions of Christian ministry: * What is the vine for? * How does the vine grow? * How does the vine relate to my church? * What is vine work and what is trellis work, and how can we tell the difference?”