Understanding the Process. Personal study for the pastor: Study the principles and procedures of disciple-making. Familiarize yourself with the Making Disciples material included with this mailing.

Date: _____________________________

Step One: Disciple 3 Prayer Strategy. A vital part of being a disciple of Christ is prayer and fasting. Begin by calling the intercessors in your church to prayer for this discipleship emphasis. Join the “First Friday Fast” and the “Mission 21 Prayer Watches.”

Intercessors:



Date to initiate:

Step Two: Focus the Church. Easter to Pentecost: Eight-Sunday emphasis on Holy Spirit and discipleship. April 11, 2004 - May 30, 2004

Track One: Small Group Studies. Develop special small groups and/or Sunday school classes that will study one or more of these resources about the Holy Spirit.

Track Two: Sermon Series. Pastors are encouraged to preach about the Holy Spirit during these seven weeks, with an emphasis on leading people to the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Step Three: Use the Jesus Model. Choose three to five individuals to join you for a 12-week discipleship course on the topic: Disciple 3 Study Guides.

June - August, 2004 Individuals I will invite to join me:

Date to begin:

Step Four: A Way of Life. Continue with ongoing Discipleship Groups, four courses over the next two years. Courses along with suggested resources are listed on pages 27, 28.

Date to start first course: __________________

Fall of 2005 begin second cycle of four ongoing discipleship classes for new converts and those who have been added to your church since the last cycle.

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