A framework designed to intentionally reach and develop the whole person
SPIRITUALLY | RELATIONALLY | PERSONALLY | PHYSICALLY | SOCIALLY
DISCIPLESHIP= LIFESTYLE
SPIRITUALLY: Develop the habit of studying God’s Word
Explore God’s Word
“Blessed . . . are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” Luke 11:28
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.” Psalm 119:105
“Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” Romans 15:4
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work”. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
RELATIONALLY: Finding a safe Community to be transperant and vulnerable
Experience True Community
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” Hebrew 10:24-25
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2
“Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous;”1 Peter 3:8
“By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35
PERSONALLY: Self Development
Empowered Through Gifts
“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” Luke 11:13
“…When he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.” John 16: 13
“But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills”. 1 Corinthians 12:11
“…But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift.” Ephesians 4:7
Self Care- PhysicalLY and MentalLY
Energized for Optimum Health
“…to be made new in the attitude of your minds.” Ephesians 4:23
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7
“Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.” Jeremiah 33:6
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31
SOCIALLY: Serving and meeting the needs
Engaged through Acts of Compassion
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” Romans 12:9-13
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord”. Luke 4:18
Wholistic
DISCIPLESHIP
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work”.
2 Timothy 3:16-17