6. Evangelism Practices in Discipleship. 1. Key Elements of a Discipleship Program, Pt Charitable Deeds of Discipleship

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1 1. Key Elements of a Discipleship Program, Pt Key Elements of a Discipleship Program, Pt Characteristics of a Disciple 4. Spiritual Disciplines of Discipleship 5. Practical Disciplines of Discipleship 6. Evangelism Practices in Discipleship 7. Charitable Deeds of Discipleship 8. Foreign Mission Work in Discipleship 9. Discipleship Small Groups 10. Overall Discipleship Stats All rights owned and reserved by Metro Praise International, 2012.

2 Key Elements of a Discipleship Program Pt. 1 Impartation of Spiritual Gifts Class Work Individualized Mentoring Biblical Discipline

3 Key Elements of a Discipleship Program Pt. 1 Elements (1) Value 1 Value 2 Value 3 Value 4 Imparta5on of Spiritual Gi;s The nine spiritual gi/s are not believed to be for today in every disciple s life. The nine gi/s are believed to be for today, but are not given a place in discipleship. The nine gi/s are generally taught but are not prac:cally imparted and given specific instruc:on. The nine gi/s are taught, imparted by prayer, and given specific instruc:on on how to use them. Biblical Discipline Biblical discipline is not prac:ced according to 1 Corinthians 5:9-13 or MaGhew 18: Discipline is only implemented for big problems, i.e., affairs, heresy, abuse, etc Discipline is used in every believer s life when needed. Personal correc:on, rebuke, and ul:matums are common. However, without guided plans of restora:on. Discipline is used in every believer s life when needed. Personal correc:on, rebuke, and ul:matums are common. Restora:on is a key component of the discipline. Class Work There is no formal instruc:on, thus all discipleship is organic. Formal instruc:on is given, however, the materials are not organized and are inconsistent from class to class. Formal instruc:on is given with structured and well organized material that remains consistent from class to class. Formal instruc:on is given with structured and well organized material in a consistent manner. Plus, tests and homework is given to evaluate the disciple. Individualized Mentoring There is no individualized mentoring- all the learning is in a group seung. Individual mentoring only occurs in a reac:on sense to the problems in the disciple s lives. One- on- one mentoring is only a part of one phase of the program, but is not present in all the phases. One- on- one mentoring is involved in all aspects and parts of the discipleship program and con:nues even a/er the disciple graduates the program.

4 Key Elements of a Discipleship Program Pt. 2 Clear Start and Finish Duplicable Key Leadership Personal Evaluation

5 Key Elements of a Discipleship Program Pt. 2 Elements (2) Value 1 Value 2 Value 3 Value 4 Clear Start and Finish There is no clear start and finish to discipleship. Discipleship is considered to be a mid- week service or an on going Sunday school class. The program has a clear start and finish, however, it is less than 6 months or more than 3yrs. The program has a clear start and finish within a :me frame of 6 months to 3yrs. However, it does not have systems in place for poten:al burn out. The program has a clear start and finish within a :me frame of 6 months to 3yrs. Plus, it has systems in place for poten:al burn out. Personal Evalua5on A person can graduate the program without being personally evaluated by set goals and standards. Personal evalua:on is only used in problem situa:ons. However, the non- trouble maker does get the personal agen:on. Personal evalua:ons are used, but only at the :me of gradua:on. Personal evalua:ons are used both during the program and at the :me of gradua:on for all disciples. Plus, evalua:ons con:nue post gradua:on. Duplicable The discipleship program is not duplicable because it is either only taught as a class or cannot be done by the new disciples made. The program could be duplicated, but it is not emphasized in the program to the disciples. The program can be duplicated and is emphasized to the new disciples, however, the new disciple is not required to duplicate it. The program can be duplicated and is emphasized to the new disciples, plus, the new disciple is required to duplicate it upon gradua:on. Key Leadership The program is not led by the best kind of leader the church has to offer. The leader in charge of discipleship is the best the church has to offer, but personally they are not held accountable to goals or outcomes. The best kind of leader is also accountable to goals and desired outcomes of the church. The senior pastor gives specific :me and energy to the discipleship program leader and holds him accountable to the desired outcomes and goals.

6 Characteristics of a Disciple Spiritually Gifted Servant Orientated Leader of Ministry Godly Character

7 Characteristics of a Disciple Characteris5cs Value 1 Value 2 Value 3 Value 4 Spiritually Gi;ed The nine spiritual gi/s according to 1 Corinthians 12 are not believed to be for today in the church. The nine spiritual gi/s are believed in the church, but the disciple is not held responsible to be ac:ve in them. The disciple is filled with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in other tongues and is expected to pray in the Spirit daily. The bap:zed in the Holy Spirit disciple not only daily speaks in tongues, but eagerly desires to operate in all the gi/s of the Spirit as o/en as the Lord leads. Godly Character Disciples are only expected to avoid the big sins, such as adultery, lying, etc. However, godliness does not go into deep rooted character issues such as pride and selfish ambi:on. Disciples are not only free from obvious external sins, but they are also aware of deeper heart issues such as pride, greed, and selfish ambi:on. The disciple s godly character is evident in their tes:monies and ac:ons. They tes:fy of deliverance on a regular basis both privately and publically of daily sanc:fica:on. The disciple s godly character has a impact on his family, church, and all those around him. Others tes:fy to the good they receive from the disciple s conduct. Servant Oriented There is no expecta:on or required place for the disciple to serve. Serving in the church is an op:on, not a requirement for the disciple. The disciple is both required and expected to serve in the church both during and a/er the discipleship program. The servant disciple is both ac:ve in serving regularly in the church and is leading others in servitude. Leader of Ministry There is no expecta:on or requirement for the disciple to lead once graduated from the program. Leading in the church is an op:on, not a requirement for the disciple. The disciple is both required and expected to lead in the church both during and a/er the discipleship program. The leading disciple is both ac:ve in leading regularly in the church and is teaching others to lead.

8 Practical Disciplines of Discipleship Accountable Reciting Doctrine Scripture Memorization Christian Liberty

9 Practical Disciplines of Discipleship P. Disciplines Value 1 Value 2 Value 3 Value 4 Accountability There are no accountability programs used to keep people accountable. Accountability happens on a per- situa:on basis. Mainly, only when problems occur, thus is reac:onary. Accountability programs are in place and meet a minimum of 1x a month. Either in a group or one- on- one seung. Accountability is both one- one- one 1x a month, plus data is recorded and analyzed. Chris5an Liberty Disciples are taught Chris:an liberty does not exist. Everything is only black and white. Disciples are only taught what is right and wrong and are expected to obey the set rules. Disciples are only given specific grey areas to work within. Thus, the liberty is a controlled process. Disciples are open to live however they feel is best a/er agreeing to certain basic doctrines and principles. Reci5ng Doctrine There is no formal instruc:on to know and repeat the doctrine of the church. Formal instruc:on of doctrine is given, but it is not required to recite from memory. Formal instruc:on of doctrine is given and reci:ng of doctrine is required, but is only a one :me process. Formal instruc:on of doctrine is given and reci:ng of doctrine is required, and is repeated a minimum of 1x per year. Scripture Memoriza5on There is no formal instruc:on to know and repeat Scriptures from memory. Scriptures are taught to be memorized, but there is not a specific program that gives the disciple oversight. Scriptures are taught to be memorized and disciples fulfill a certain program with oversight. Scriptures are taught to be memorized and disciples must fulfill a certain program with oversight. Plus, they are held accountable to keep memorizing Scripture a/er the program.

10 Spiritual Disciplines of Discipleship Private Prayer Spiritual Consecration Bible Reading Private Worship

11 Spiritual Disciplines of Discipleship S. Disciplines Value 1 Value 2 Value 3 Value 4 Private Prayer Private prayer is not taught prac:cally. Private prayer is taught, however, no expecta:ons or accountability is given. Private prayer is both taught and disciples are given expecta:ons, but are lacking accountability. Private prayer is both taught and disciples are given expecta:ons, plus devo:onal journals are required for accountability. Private Worship Private worship is not taught prac:cally. Private worship is taught, however, no expecta:ons or accountability is given. Private worship is both taught and disciples are given expecta:ons, but are lacking accountability. Private worship is both taught and disciples are given expecta:ons, plus devo:onal journals are required for accountability. Spiritual Consecra5on Spiritual consecra:on such as fas:ng or extended :mes of seeking God s presence is not taught prac:cally. Spiritual consecra:on is taught, however, no expecta:ons or accountability is given. Spiritual consecra:on is both taught and disciples are given expecta:ons, but are lacking accountability. Spiritual consecra:on both taught and disciples are given expecta:ons, plus devo:onal journals are required for accountability. Bible Reading Private Bible reading is not taught prac:cally. Private Bible reading is taught, however, no expecta:ons or accountability is given. Private Bible reading is both taught and disciples are given expecta:ons, but are lacking accountability. Private Bible reading is both taught and disciples are given expecta:ons, plus reading charts are required for accountability.

12 Evangelism Practices in Discipleship Street Evangelism Bible Preaching Outreach Servant Only Outreach Friendship Evangelism

13 Evangelism Practices in Discipleship Evangelism Value 1 Value 2 Value 3 Value 4 Street Evangelism Street evangelism is not taught prac:cally. Street evangelism is taught, however, no expecta:ons or accountability is given. Street evangelism is both taught and disciples are given expecta:ons, but are lacking accountability. Street evangelism is both taught and disciples are given expecta:ons, plus ministry journals are required for accountability. Friendship Evangelism Friendship evangelism is not taught prac:cally. Friendship evangelism is taught, however, no expecta:ons or accountability is given. Friendship evangelism is both taught and disciples are given expecta:ons, but are lacking accountability. Friendship evangelism is both taught and disciples are given expecta:ons, plus ministry journals are required for accountability. Bible Preaching Outreach Bible preaching outreaches are not taught prac:cally. Bible preaching outreaches are taught, however, no expecta:ons or accountability is given. Bible preaching outreaches are both taught and disciples are given expecta:ons, but are lacking accountability. Bible preaching outreaches are both taught and disciples are given expecta:ons, plus ministry journals are required for accountability. Servant Only Outreach Servant only outreaches are not taught prac:cally. Servant only outreaches are taught, however, no expecta:ons or accountability is given. Servant only outreaches are both taught and disciples are given expecta:ons, but are lacking accountability. Servant only outreaches are both taught and disciples are given expecta:ons, plus ministry journals are required for accountability.

14 Charitable Deeds of Discipleship Bible Based Programs Bible Based Financial Giving Non-Bible Based Financial Giving Community Programs

15 Charitable Deeds of Discipleship Charity Value 1 Value 2 Value 3 Value 4 Bible Based Programs The church does not have Bible based programs for disciples to work in, Chris:an recovery class, feeding/ clothing. The church does not have Bible based programs but are connected to other churches/groups that do. The church has Bible based programs, but does not require disciples to serve in them. The church has Bible based programs, and require disciples to serve in them a minimum of one :me. Community Programs The church does not have community programs for disciples to work in, ESL classes, tutoring, etc. The church does not have community programs, but are connected to other churches/groups that do. The church has community programs, but does not require disciples to serve in them. The church has community programs, and require disciples to serve in them a minimum of one :me. Bible Based Financial Giving Tithing and giving of offering is not taught nor required for disciples. Tithing and giving of offering is taught but not required for disciples. Tithing and giving of offering is taught and required for disciples, but with no accountability. Tithing and giving of offering is taught and required for disciples, with a form of accountability. Non- Church Based Financial Giving Disciples are not taught to give to non- church organiza:ons such as, shelters, pregnancy clinics, boys/girls homes. Disciples are taught to give to non- church organiza:ons, but are not given the opportunity. Disciples are taught to give to non- church organiza:ons, and are given the opportunity to do so. Disciples are taught to give to non- church organiza:ons, and are given the opportunity to do so, plus are encouraged to do so a minimum of one :me a year.

16 Foreign Mission Work in Discipleship Financial Support Mission Trips Mission Prayers Personal Contact

17 Foreign Mission Work in Discipleship Missions Value 1 Value 2 Value 3 Value 4 Financial Support The church does not teach or financially support foreign missions. The church teaches to financially support foreign missions, but does not require it from disciples. The church teaches to financially support foreign missions and requires it from disciples, with no accountability. The church teaches to financially support foreign missions and requires it from disciples, and offers accountability to do it. Personal Contact The church does not have personal contact with foreign missionaries/ pastors. The church has personal contact with foreign missionaries/pastors, but does not make it available to the disciples. The church has personal contact with foreign missionaries/ pastors, and makes it available to the disciples, but it is not encouraged. The church has personal contact with foreign missionaries/pastors, and makes it available to the disciples, and it is encouraged. Missions Trips The church does not do regular foreign mission trips. The church has regular foreign mission trips, but does not encourage all disciples to go. The church has regular foreign mission trips and encourages all disciples to go. However, the trips are not prac:cal for all. The church has regular foreign mission trips and encourages all disciples to go. Plus, the trips are prac:cal for all to agend. Mission Prayers The church does not regularly teach disciples to pray for foreign missions. The church regularly teaches disciples to pray for foreign missions, but does not give them a chance to do it publically. The church regularly teaches disciples to pray for foreign missions and gives them regular opportunity to do it publically. The church regularly teaches disciples to pray for foreign missions and gives them regular opportunity to do it publically. Plus, they give them prayer requests to take home to pray privately.

18 Discipleship Small Groups Leadership Training Duplicable Growth Rate Ministry Opportunities

19 Discipleship Small Groups Small Groups Value 1 Value 2 Value 3 Value 4 Leadership Training There is no leadership training for small group leaders. Leadership training is given for small group leaders, but it is given only one :me. Leadership training is given for small group leaders, both at the beginning and a minimum of once a year following. Leadership training is given for small group leaders, both at the beginning and a minimum of once a year following. Plus, resources are given for self- study throughout the year. Ministry Opportuni5es There are not ministries opportuni:es given to the disciples outside of the small group. Everything happens in the group. Outside ministry opportuni:es are given within the small group, but are not required or assessed for success. Outside ministry opportuni:es are given within the small group and are both required and assessed for success. Outside ministry opportuni:es are given within the small group and are both required and assessed for success. Plus, the outreach tes:monies are highlighted in main services. Duplicable There is no process in place to duplicate the small group. There are processes in place to duplicate the small group, however it is neither required or formally assessed. There are processes in place to duplicate the small group and it is required and formally assessed. There are processes in place to duplicate the small group and it is required and formally assessed. Plus, there are church organiza:on structures in place for the growth. Growth Rate There are no measurable growth rates for the small groups. Small Groups are expected to grow 25% or more a year based on weekly reports. Small Groups are expected to grow 50% or more a year based on weekly reports. Small Groups are expected to grow 75% or more a year based on weekly reports. Thus, they mul:ply every year.

20 Overall Discipleship Stats Percentage in Small Groups Percentage of Growth Per Year Percentage of Dropout Per Year Percentage in Discipleship Program

21 Overall Discipleship Stats D. Stats Value 1 Value 2 Value 3 Value 4 Percentage in Small Groups There are no measurable stats for Sunday agendance to the small group agendance. 20% or less is involved in small groups. 50% or less is involved in small groups. 51% or more is involved in small groups. Percentage in Discipleship Program There are no measurable stats for Sunday agendance to the discipleship program agendance. 20% or less is involved in the discipleship program. 50% or less is involved in the discipleship program. 51% or more is involved in the discipleship program. Percentage of Growth Per Year There are no measurable stats for growth in discipleship by overall numbers. 10% or less in overall growth in discipleship. 20% or less in overall growth in discipleship. 21% or more in growth in discipleship. Percentage of Drop Out Per Year There are no measurable stats for the dropout rate of discipleship each year. 17% or more drop out of discipleship each year. 16% or less drop out of discipleship each year. 8% or less drop out of discipleship each year.

22 Final Outcome A B C D F Percent Range % 80-89% 70-79% 60-69% 0-59% Earned Score Range (160) Descrip5on Recommenda5ons Great Highly effec:ve as is With proper oversights the program can con:nue to achieve its goals. Good Working well, only minor changes needed A few thoughhul changes are needed to help the program gain effec:veness. Average Will work with mul:ple changes Changes will need to be made in a variety of areas. Inadequate Not working well, major changes are needed Major changes need to be made within the program. Failing Redesign or re- start is a must The program should be either be drama:cally redesigned or started again from scratch with the assessments in mind.