In the Great Commission, Jesus told his followers to ‘go and make disciples,’ yet how many churches are concentrating on that goal today? Added programs, streamed services, and blended music are popular, but are intentional discipleship growth opportunities provided?
This course will help you develop intentional discipleship growth. It examines not only the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of what is done, but also the ‘why.’ Using simple worksheets, you will be able to connect the stages of growth of a disciple with the characteristics of a disciple. You will identify gaps in available works of piety (internal) and works of mercy (external) and assess your current offerings in light of intentional discipleship. The course will provide tools you need to develop an intentional discipleship system to revitalize and grow your congregation.
Note: This course is designed for individuals or for a church team to attend together.
Learners are required to obtain this workbook: Developing and Intentional Discipleship System: A Guide for Congregations by Junius B. Dotson
This course is eligible for 1.0 CEUs.
Quick Info:
Number of weeks: 2
Price: $75
CEUs: 1.0
Required books: Yes
Blackboard: Yes
Zoom: No
Certification or Series: No
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About the Instructor
A retired college professor, Elaine Lehecka Pratt is a Certified Lay Minister (CLM) currently serving the Community Church of Durham. She teaches multiple courses on BeADisciple and writes daily devotions based on lectionary Scripture. To be added to that mailing list, contact her at devotions@guidestep.org. Before retirement Elaine was program director of and taught in the graduate program in pharmaceutical manufacturing and engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology. Prior to joining Stevens, Elaine spent many years in the pharmaceutical industry as a corporate middle manager and an independent industry consultant.
