Motivation in Discipleship

Dennis McCallum

Dennis McCallum explains what it looks like to effectively motivate people through discipleship. People must be convinced of the correctness and urgency of Christian goals to such an extent that they're eager to act and keep acting to reach those goals regardless of what other people do or think. This requires instruction, modeling, direct influence, and occasional reproof. Although this works best in one-on-one relationships, these principles can work in small group settings as well.

Making Your Time Together Productive: Four Critical Areas

Gary DeLashmutt

2 Timothy 2:20-21

What is the framework for discipleship? Discipleship must be both highly relational and highly intentional, and you must be getting regular, consistent time together. After establishing the context of discipleship relationships, four crucial areas are unpacked to make your time fruitful and productive: studying together, giving counsel, coaching, and praying together.

Closing Challenge

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Thessalonians 2:19

Discipleship is a productive ministry, yet few Christian workers actually participate. Gary DeLashmutt, pastor at Xenos Christian Fellowship, closes the Summer Institute with a call to discipleship and discussion on what holds people back. While church structure occasionally hinders discipleship, it is far more often obstacles in our personal lives. We know, however, that God can overcome all of those obstacles in we're willing to let Him. When we choose to participate in the ministry of discipleship, many rich rewards follow, both in this life and the next.

The Process of Choosing Disciples

Howard Hendricks

Luke 6

Looking at Luke 6, Hendricks details the example we see from Jesus Christ and his own disciples as our model for discipling others. Prayer is especially important in this process - since we are selecting people who have already been selected by God.

Disciples with Disabilities

Greg Roth

Psalms 119:67

In this breakout session, Greg Roth discusses what is necessary to serve those with any kind of disability. We need God's vision, truth, and passion for people with disabilities, focusing on the potential that they have. There are many examples in Scripture of Christ's interactions with disabled people. Studying these passages shows us Jesus' perspective on people and gives us practical ways to love and serve in the ways he did.

Creativity in Discipleship

Howard Hendricks

Psalms 119:67

Our objectives determine our outcomes...you achieve that for which you aim. The four objectives necessary to develop in a disciple are: 1) committed, 2) competent, 3) feeling, or passionate, and 4) creative, resourceful & flexible.

Building Character in the Life of Your Disciple

Howard Hendricks

Psalms 119:67

Developing character in others begins with letting God develops it in us, and for that we need to focus on scripture. Hendricks focuses on several key passages for developing character, emphasizing it's incredible importance in the the life of someone who desires to have an impact on the Kingdom of God. \r\n\r\n

Coaching and Overseeing Home Group Leaders

John Cleary

Psalms 119:67

When overseeing small group leaders, you want to start with establishing: 1) who are the people, 2) what is their focus, and 3) what role can you play in their lives. The main goal in coaching leaders is for them to get their focus on the right things so they can withstand and navigate the difficulties of ministry with faith and perseverance.

Building Leaders Through Mentoring

Waylon Moore

Isaiah 60:22

Waylon Moore describes avenues of mentoring and how to incorporate them in practical ways. Mentoring is a deliberate relationship of trust and the spurring on of another believer. Following Jesus' example in his private ministry is spiritual work everyone can do. This involves intercession, witnessing, nurturing, and discipling. Jesus modeled these things often and well. Following Jesus' example is the way we can experience duplication in our discipleship.\r\n