Creating a discipleship culture takes a whole new set of priorities for pastors. Here are the 5 main ones.
The 5 Priorities:
- Disciple. Make disciples in the way you want others to make disciples. Don’t expect people to do something you aren’t already doing.
- Train. As you disciple others, you’ll be training them to do the same thing. Just be sure to finish the job. Ephesians 4:11-12
- Hand off. Leverage the institution by handing off people who need mentors to people who are equipped to mentor. Matthew 9:36-37
- Follow up. Track milestones and make a habit of following up with mentors as they work through the 3 E’s. 2 Timothy 2:2
- Celebrate. Intentionally celebrate the wins as people make disciples who make disciples. Do it publicly for maximum effect.
Discussion:
- Who are you discipling right now? How are you doing it? Is it reproducible?
- In your own words, explain the pursueGOD training process. Are you “finishing the job” with the people you’re mentoring? Be specific.
- Make two lists: (1) people who need mentors and (2) people who are equipped to mentor. How can you make handoffs for these people?
- In your own words, explain the 3 E’s in the pursueGOD disciple-making process. How many people are at each milestone in your church? How does that compare to last month or quarter?
- How do you plan to celebrate disciple-making “wins” in your church? Be specific.
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