I need a little help. Give me some input on the subject of discipleship. I am developing a class for new believers and those wanting to plug in at Riverlife. This class will discuss what Riverlife Church is all about, where we have been and where we are headed. Also, it will include a gifts discovery portion and how to plug in using your gifts. But also a portion will cover the foundational aspects of christian living. This is where I need your help. What areas do you believe are the most important for a new believer to help them on their adventure with Christ? I feel like too often we see people make a commitment to Christ and then that is as far as we go as a Church. This will change!!! Give me some feedback and get involved with helping to disciple others!
Thanks in advance
Pastor G
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I think that right away they should plug into a class or group of some kind so that they can began building relationships with other believers. When they feel comfortable with us they will open up more and not be intimidated to ask questions. Having them join a network or go to Sunday school, something outside of service where they can get to know us. Sometimes just inviting them to dinner after service could even help. And if we notice that they are not at a service someone should call just to tell them that we missed them today. This just reassures them that we notice and are looking for them. It can really make them feel good and cared about.
Hey Courtney i have give you kudos. I Believe We need to work on relationship building skills with people. I believe it is only in relationships that real Discipleship takes place we can program people to death but unless we are taking time in a personal relationship with someone and modleing for them how to lead a chrsitan life then what example do they really have ??( the world) I think to many times the "Church" comes in shakes a few hands and goes to there pew and sit down and doesn't think twice about relationship buildiing. We are all probably guilty of this so we need to work on this together. We really need to make our networks more realtional. I Really meant to just comment and not sound all preachy but this has just been heavy on my heart lately.
I think a new beilievers class would be great. i would also like to see us try to make it somewhat more relationship driven. Maybe do a class at starbucks or something it might draw more people if it is a more relaxed atmosphere.
I've been meaning to comment on this forever. It's funny b/c I have a hard time with this one too. When I first became saved, all I wanted was more of God. It really wasn't about what was going on around me. I came back b/c I was looking for Him. I'm not saying that to sound better than anyone or make myself out to be a saint. I couldn't imagine missing a service after I finally "received my spiritual sight." I knew God was going to do something great and I didn't want to miss it. Nevertheless, I think Courtney and Charles are right. Building relationships is very important. Still, I think the real question is how to get people excited about their future with God. I think I'm no help...
Pastor G,
I have been discipled for almost 10 years through something I would call a fusion of substance and relationship. Pacesetting, love, personal cost, relationship,accountability, one to one, and basic tools are all words that come to mind when I think about discipleship as it relates to my exposure. But more than anything is, in the end, does the person you poured yourself into reproduce in another's life the same way....it's all about the 3rd generation...read 2 Tim 2:2 (4 generations are exemplified)and it's all about replacing yourself through the legacy of Christ. If you are still interested in this subject you should email me my_elizur@cox.net
Eric
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