The Discipleship Process: Biblical Models for Spiritual Formation
by Ralph F. Wilson · 9 episodes
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Creating followers of Jesus -- for both disciples and would-be disciplers. Looks at Bible definitions of disciples, examines the discipling strategies of both Jesus and Paul. Refines our understanding of the gospel, training curricula, and mentoring. Examines the role of spiritual disciplines or practices, and explains how to disciple individually or in small discipleship groups
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Appendix 2. Various Approaches to Discipling (a conversation)
Conversations with disciplers involved with the Rock Harbor Covenant Church community, Rocklin, California. These give you examples of how various types of discipleship groups can…
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50 min
7. Both Disciple and Disciple Maker
We conclude with the practicalities of growing as disciples ourselves and of discipling individuals, in small groups or classes.
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42 min
6. Spiritual Disciplines (part 2)
We continue our study of spiritual disciplines with those that are typically practiced weekly, monthly, and annually. We'll also discuss developing a personal rule of life or spiri…
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54 min
5. Spiritual Disciplines (part 1)
We examine various spiritual disciples that help us encounter Jesus, sorted by frequency. Here we look at spiritual disciplines that can be practiced continually and daily, with pa…
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53 min
4. Elements of Discipleship Training
Turning to making disciples in our day, we examine the essential elements of the gospel, various disciple-training curricula, and the roles of mentors and influencers.
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57 min
3. Paul the Disciple Maker
Paul worked differently from Jesus, but quite effectively. We'll consider various passages on maturity in Christ; being "formed in Christ"; correcting, rebuking, and exhorting; por…
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53 min
2. Jesus' Discipling Strategy
We study the Gospels carefully to analyze how Jesus worked with his disciples -- selecting, spending time, teaching them to pray, teaching publicly and privately, rebuking, involvi…
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58 min
1. What Is a Disciple?
We examine the Great Commission and consider four synonyms: disciple, follower, believer, and Christian. We examine three analogies of discipleship: abiding in the vine (John 15:1-…
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Preface to the Discipleship Process
Introduces the parameters of this study.