A Disciple-Making Message

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A Disciple-Making Message LaVona Lewis DSMN 500 Dr. Rodney Anderson, Instructor 4/10/12 Table of Contents Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………………… pg 2 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………. pg 3 Concerns Critical to the Inquiry…………………………………………………………….. pg 4 Addressing Preliminary Concepts……………………………………………………………pg 4 Content……………………………………………………………………………………….pg 5 Curriculum…………………………………………………………………………………...pg 5 Co-Curricular Activities and Guidelines...…………………………………………………..pg 5,6 The Message………………………………………………………………………………...pg 6 Teaching Methods and Learning Activities…………………………………………………pg 7 Sources Where Message is Extracted……………………………………………………….pg 7 Forms of Delivery…………………………………………………………………………...pg 8 3-Legged Stool………………………………………………………………………………pg 8 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………...pg 9 Bibliography………………………………………………………………………………... pg 10 Introduction Dietrich Bonhoeffer is quoted as saying, “Christianity without discipleship is always Christianity without Christ.” It is imperative that we as Christian leaders prepare those who are in our congregation to become disciples for our Lord. Fulfilling the mandate given in Ephesians 4:12 which states, “to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” But what is a “Disciple” and how do we go about “preparing” one? A disciple, (mathētēs), according to Dr. Mitchell, a disciple must be one who demonstrates self-denial, renunciation and leaving all, steadfastness, fruitfulness, and love. (Mitchell, Kindle location 364). It is of the greatest importance that if we are going to follow through with the directive of the Great Commission explained in Matthew 28:18-20. Jesus clearly instructs us to go out and make disciples, who worship Jesus. It is also required that we promote and attain growth
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