Discipleship Strategies

Christ-Centered Following from Claude V King on Vimeo.   Three approaches to following Christ are common today.   1. The human-centered approach like that of the Sadducees uses human reasoning and personal experience as the primary guiding principles.   2. The Scripture-centered approach like that of the Pharisees is a legalistic practice of religion without a vibrant relationship to the Lord.   3. A Christ-centered approach to following includes a diligent study of the Scriptures plus taking the next step into a personal relationship with Christ where the Holy Spirit guides the application of Scripture to a real and genuine…

The Discipleship Reserve Corps from Claude V King on Vimeo.   Does your church need additional leaders to help make fully devoted followers of Christ among your membership? Then call up the "Discipleship Reserve Corps." Seek out and identify people who have been equipped in the past through such discipleship processes as MasterLife by Avery Willis.   Who are the members in your church who have already been equipped to help others grow in their walk with the Lord. I’d suggest you look for…

The Christian Reserve Corps from Claude V King on Vimeo.   Do you know Christians who only joined the "reserve corps" and have no interest in active duty?   Many people have joined the church and see it as the "Christian Reserve Corps." They just want a reserved place in heaven, but they are not interested in active duty or service. Yet, the call to follow Christ is a call to active duty. The Christian is called to be on mission with Christ. Christianity is not a spectator sport. God intends for everyone to be an active member of the…

The Final Command from Claude V King on Vimeo.   In different times and in different ways, Jesus gave His disciples one final command: "As you are going, make disciples." We are to be His witnesses. He wanted to make sure that His followers knew clearly the assignment He was giving and that they would be very intentional about obedience. The entire future of His Kingdom depends on our obedience to His Final Command. God does not have another plan to draw the lost world to saving faith in His Son.   I’m wanting to use this blog to open…