Making disciples is the last command that Jesus gave as He ascended into Heaven. At the core of every Gospel preaching church should be a dynamic discipleship program that equips believers to “do the work” of the ministry. We, at Grace Ministries, take this responsibility very seriously and have worked diligently to provide churches with the best available tools. We only work with the best, most trusted and respected Christian teachers in the world when we bring in discipleship resources. All of our resources have an aspect of discipleship in them but these five are more targeted and will have a deep effect on any congregation using them.
Fathering 101 – Be the Dad…God wants you to be: “Fatherlessness”, a term we recognize but seldom understand the tremendous impact it has on our society and the Church. The breakdown of the family is at the core of many of our nation's ills. And it must be noted, that just because a father is in the home, does not mean he is an “abiding Dad”. Any male can become a father, but it takes a real man to be a “Dad”. Bill Dotson authored the book From F.A.I.T.H. to F.A.I.T.H. It stands for, Fathers Absent in the Home to Fathers Abiding in the Home. A father may be present in the home but that does not mean he is “abiding”. Too often fathers take a back seat in bringing their children up in the ways of God. It is left to the Mom, the church, or a grandparent. This is not God’s way. Fathering 101 brings men back to the basics of what it means to be a man of God and to firmly grasp the role to “Be the Dad…God wants you to be”. 10 sessions, instructor training, class length determined by group leader. Available in SPANISH!
Periscope: Designed to help believers grasp and understand a biblical worldview. Our modern culture, secularism, and the call to compromise is drawing Christians by the thousands away from the basics of Christianity. FACT: 80% of church-going teens leave the church by the time they finish college. The Church is failing to disciple and equip our believers in the very basics of the faith. We are losing the next generation. Periscope can help ground them in the faith so they can stand against the onslaught of a secular worldview that pressures many to doubt the faith and leave the church. Probe Ministries is respected nationwide and has worked for decades to defend the Christian faith. 7 Sessions, approx. 25 minutes each.
KNOW
KNOW: A ground-breaking discipleship program, with Dr. Max Anders, is almost a basic apologetics course that sets the foundation of faith for any believer and provides solid bible-based answers to seekers. The series covers every basic principle that is at the core of Christian faith. Applicable for new and mature followers of Christ. Solid, foundational, a must-have. 10 Sessions, approx. 22 minutes each.
Your Work Matters to God: Many Christians tend to separate their life into categories, home, work, recreation, church. That is NOT what God intended and it is not what a follower of Christ is called to be. Being a Christian is not a part-time job, it’s who we are, and must be practiced in every part of our life. Doug Sherman, former Air Force jet fighter pilot, helps us make the connection between our workplace, whether in be in the home or outside the home, and our Christian walk. He will help understand us how we can have a powerful impact on the lives of others through how we conduct ourselves in the work environment. This classic series is probably the most practical program ever produced by Grace Ministries. 10 sessions, each about 25 minutes.
Christar: One of the newest additions to the Grace Ministries team is the world-wide mission organization group called Christar. Their specialty is reaching into Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist people groups with Gospel of Jesus Christ. God, in His wonderful plan, is bringing many from these people groups to our very doorstep. Nearly every community has families from these groups that are now our neighbors, co-workers, and classmates. Unfortunately, 98% of Christians have no idea on how to reach them with the Good News. Christar provides tools and resources to help congregations understand these groups and how to share the truth of Jesus with them. Christar also has one of the most comprehensive and diverse short-term mission programs in the world.
Discipleship Through Relationship
TIME: A precious commodity, held tightly and closely guarded, but often wasted on things that have no eternal significance. Discipleship, done right, is a commitment of time. It is one believer in Christ committing and investing time into the life of another. Too often, the American version of discipling is another Bible Study or a 10 page fill-in-the-blank booklet of what it means to be a Christian. The final command that Jesus gave was to go and "make" disciples, not hope that osmosis will create fully matured believers. Jesus spent time with His closest disciples. He got to know them, challenged them, held them accountable, loved them unconditionally. Should we not follow His example?
Discipling 101 is a simple, effective way to answer the call to all Christians, "go and make disciples". Stephen "Bud" McGinnis was a leader in his home church but had never personally, intentionally, discipled anyone in the Chrisitan faith. It convicted and challenged him to do something about it. His life has never been the same. Thousands are now being taught in the faith, one to one, face to face.
Using a simple format, with minimal materials, Bud set out on a mission to teach men to be devoted followers of Christ. He commits himself and a bit of his time. In return he demands the same from them. Faint of heart need not apply, this is a call to take your faith seriously.
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