Discipleship Tools Info
This manual is for training believers in relational one-on-one or on one-on-two settings. We feel it is best relationally not to exceed one to three ratio. The material is not designed for small group bible studies. Instead, this resource is a collection of training materials for giving loving accountability to disciples who seek to follow Jesus and becoming fishers of men. Remember teaching is when you are talking and training is when they are doing. Our goal is to keep things simple and duplicatable so that disciples can quickly learn to be disciples who multiply and train others. Below are the tools we use.
- 3 Circles
- 3 Thirds Outline
- 4 T's
- Responses
- 15 Second Testimony
- Oikos Mapping
- 7 Commands of Christ
- Four Field Strategy
- 7 Hopes of Christ
- Discipleship through the book of Mark
- Be The Church PDF
3 Circles
The gospel of Jesus Christ is the most profound reality of life. Sharing it with someone can be as simple as drawing three circles.
Discover how you can share the gospel with anyone.
3 Thirds Outline
This is how to structure your time with your disciples for each session which last's 1 to 1.5 hours
Look Back (Care) | Look Up | Look Forward |
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How was your week? How was this week following Jesus? How was fishing this week? Take time to pray for each person individually. | Tell story or have a disciple tell story. Read story Discuss story using sword questions |
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4 T's
These are the objectives for your time together:
Teach - Teach biblical truth each week and your experience as a disciple
Train - Train a skill each week
Task - Give goals each week
Track - Loving accountability
Red, Yellow, Green Light Responses
The three colors of the light represent three responses to the gospel.
15 Second Testimony
When it comes to sharing our faith, brevity and impact go hand in hand. The 15-second testimony format has gained popularity for its ability to deliver powerful messages in a concise manner.
Draw the diagram above
To the left of the arrow write "There was a time in my life"
Then in the two blanks under the arrow write two words that describe your life before meeting Jesus.
Under the cross write the words "Forgiven" and "Given"
Then pray and ask God to give you two words that describe what your life is like now after accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Then write them to the right of the cross on the two lines.
Then write the words "Do you have a story like that?"
Then say it all together and practice it with each other at least 3 times.
See Example below
Oikos Mapping
A visual tool to help you be intentionally missional with the people you know who are yet to trust in Jesus.
7 Commands of Christ
We believe that Jesus’ words are not optional. They are essential! Jesus said, “If you love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15). The Commands of Christ are not just a to-do list; they are an invitation to a relationship with God Himself.
Four Field Strategy
A disciple-making strategy that's being used all over the world to train disciples called The Four Fields. It's based on what Jesus did in his ministry.
7 Hopes of Christ
Hope #1 Hope for the Rejected
Story: Luke 7:36-50
(Woman Weeping at Jesus’ feet)
Hope #2 Hope for the Non-Religious
Story: Luke 18:9-14
(Pharisee & Tax Collector)
Hope #3 Hope Changes Things
Story: Matthew 18:21-34
(Parable of the Unforgiving Servant)
Hope #4 Hope Forgives
Story: Matthew 18:21-35
(Parable of the Unmerciful servant)
Hope #5 Hope Through Death
Story: Luke 23:26-43
(The Crucifixion)
Hope #6 Hope Rose From the Dead
Story: Luke 24:1-20
(The Resurrection)
Hope #7 Hope is Waiting for You
Story: Luke 15:1-20
(Prodigal Son)
Format:
• Practice and tell the story in your own words
• Read the story from the Bible
• Have the disciple of group tell the story together
• Study the story using the sword
Sin to avoid
Promise to claim
Example to follow
Command to obey
Have disciple practice telling the story
Discipleship through the book of Mark
Use the sword questions to go through these passages week by week using the three thirds outlines for your time with your disciple.
Be The Church PDF
Small Group Bible Study equipping a follower of Jesus to simply obey His Commands.