8-Step Materials
All who receive God’s gift of salvation are born again spiritually to serve Him eternally; the spiritual growth process that follows is a lifelong journey that requires intentional, effectual training, with the goal of attaining “to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:13)
The Great Commission of the Lord Jesus Christ to “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19) is a team effort involving one-on-one and small group relationships though which matters of truth and life are conveyed personally and reproduced consistently. A synopsis of the 8-Step Discipling Process follows:
8-Step Discipling Process
Through an 8-Step Process disciples of Christ become disciplers for Christ, who are equipped to reproduce “The Process” in Faithful, Intentional, Teachable (FIT) followers of Jesus Christ.
Prayer of Commitment
The Prayer of Commitment expresses what one must know and how one can have a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. There are 3 Parts to the Prayer: The 3-Rs; The Cost; The Pledge
Spiritual Disciplines
Spiritual Disciplines are essential for believers to walk faithfully with Jesus Christ. There are 5 Disciplines: Worship the Lord; Hear His Word; Pray His Will; Join His People; Tell the World
Journey Illustration
The Journey Illustration shows how a broken relationship with God is restored. The Journey has 5 Points: The Problem –Sin; The Penalty –Death; The Payment –Christ; The Process – Faith; The Purpose – Love
