Growing Disciples Series
Praying in Agreement
Jesus gave us a wonderful promise for the power of prayers of agreement in Matthew 18:19-20. What kind of praying meets God’s standards for such effective prayers? When we pray together, our greatest need is to come to the place where we agree together with what God desires to do–we pray according to His will. For more on this message see the following course: Growing Disciples: Pray in Faith (by T. W. Hunt and Claude King)
Claude V. King
Establishing a Core Curriculum for Disciple Making
Just as universities require a core curriculum for a particular degree program, churches need to establish a core curriculum for disciples. They may offer many courses of study to appeal to personal interests of members, but disciples of Jesus Christ need to be trained and equipped in the essentials of faith and practice. If your church does not have an established foundational curriculum, I’d like to recommend a set of resources for your consideration. Week One: Taking Your First Steps as a Follower of Jesus Christ Growing Disciples Series Growing Disciples: The Call to Follow Christ (by Claude King) Growing Disciples:…
3 Tools for Planning a Year of Intentional Discipleship
Jesus commanded us to make disciples and teach them to obey everything He commanded. That assignment will not be accomplished without an intentional plan. In this video clip Sergio Arce and I will help you with tools that can assist you in an intentional plan of making mature disciples and in developing the leadership needed to carry out that plan. Disciple-making guides people to be transformed in Christlikeness so they think and act like Christ. The following is a link for a FREE print download for: Discipleship: Stepping-Stones to Developing Your Church’s Strategy . Watch a Free Webinar on the Growing Disciples…
6 Words (+videos) to Help You Abide in Christ
Abiding in Christ is a central discipline for the whole Christian life as a disciple. I’ve chosen the following 6 words (followed by video clips) to help you grow in your abiding relationship with Jesus Christ your Lord. Relationship: Abide in Christ is the first and most important discipline in The Disciple’s Cross. Your relationship with Christ is described by Him in His Parable of the True Vine in John 15. Without this saving relationship with Jesus Christ none of the other disciplines have any eternal value for your life. Surrender: Full surrender to Christ as Lord is an essential ingredient for…
Returning to Disciple-Making
[Click Picture to View Presentation. Then click “more info” button for right-side details.] Churches and leaders are recognizing they have missed the mark of making faithful and mature followers of Jesus Christ. Examine motivations, strategies and resources for returning to effective and fruitful disciple-making. This 62 minute video/PowerPoint presentation on e-quip.net is in 8 chapters. Select chapters in the lower right corner to watch a segment. Download the handout under “More Info” button at the bottom center. Chapters include: 1. Introduction 2. Returning to Disciple-Making 3. The Multiplication Potential 4. Discipling Toward Maturity 5. Resources for Discipleship 6. Turning…