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Follow me as I follow Christ 1 Cor 11:1

GO PAIRS SEASON 2 Team/Teaching/Responsibility

Becoming Mature in Christ

“My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you.” Galatians 4:19

A maturing disciple is one who is…

Head – Committed to knowing and following Jesus. “I want to know Christ” (Phil 3:8-10).

As we grow in knowing Jesus we have access to Christ’s thoughts by the Holy Spirit. As we participate in greater communion with Jesus this leads to increased wisdom, a Godly perspective and a deeper understanding of all that Jesus taught.

Heart – Committed to becoming like Jesus “becoming Like Him” (Phil 3:10)

As we mature what we know causes change in our character. Our attitudes and priorities change. Christ’s foundational attitude is humility. Out of humility flows the Holy Spirit. An attitude of humility greatly impacts our relationships with others. We grow in love, joy, peace, patience, faithfulness, kindness and self-control.

Hands – Committed to making disciples with Jesus “to take hold of that for which Christ took hold of me” (Phil 3:12)

As our minds and attitudes become conformed to Christ, so do our actions. The mature offer their bodies as living sacrifices. They offer their abilities, time and gifts to serve in Jesus’ mission of making disciples. Maturing disciples are empowered by the Spirit to reproduce new disciples.

Season Two Topics Mont

hHead Heart Hands

Sept First Meeting – Our Stories

Oct Matthew 5:13-16 Salt and Light

Poor in spirit Being in Jesus

Nov Matthew 5:17-32 The Law

Mourn Rest

Dec Matthew 5:33-37 Yes and No

Meek Prioritize

Jan Matthew 5:38-48 Radical Love

Hungry Being the Body

Feb Matthew 6:1-18 Secrecy

Merciful Spirit Empowered

Mar Matthew 6:19-7:6 Treasure

Pure in heart

Engaging the Enemy

Apr Matthew 7:7-23 Fruit

Peacemaker Teach and be

Teachable

May Matthew 7:24-27 Wisdom

Persecuted Doing with Jesus

June Last Meeting – A Discipler’s Prayer (John 17)

Our StoryIn the winter of 2016 Jesus was active in preparing GDAC for a new vision. A survey had been completed by GDAC which indicated a heart desire to see a renewed passion for discipleship. At the same time Jesus was at work in calling Pastor Brent and Pastor Greg to come alongside Pastor Tracy and Pastor Tyler to equip and build up GDAC in the new forming vision. Over the past 6 months Jesus has led our Elder and Staff team to clarity in Jesus’ invitational vision.

Vision Statement: Jesus is inviting us to be a family of maturing disciples, multiplying maturing disciples in the power of the Holy Spirit

Vision Motto: Be One. Make One. Matthew 28:18-20

Values: Christ Centered, Spirit Empowered, Mission Focused

Strategy: Creating disciple making relational environments in Jesus’ disciple making way (Go Pairs, Grow Groups, Gather Sunday’s).

Gather Sundays (Acts 1 & 2) Following Jesus’ accession a new larger disciple making environment was formed. A group of about 120 gathered “continually for prayer” awaiting the arrival of the Holy Spirit to empower them to accomplish Jesus’ invitation to make disciples with Him and

for Him. Eventually this group became thousands, as disciples made disciples and even saw the formation of new gatherings outside of Jerusalem. This new bulging family met as a large gathering daily in the Temple courts. This disciple making environment is what we envision and are intentional at equipping in what we call our Gather Sundays - A weekly gathering as one large family to center ourselves on Christ, be empowered by the Spirit and be reminded of our mission. Practically this is accomplished through corporate prayer, fellowship, teaching, worship, care and celebration.

Grow Groups (Mark 3:13-19) – After a night of prayer in Mark 3:13-19 Jesus was led to form a disciple making environment with a small group of 12. Jesus shared His daily life with them, inviting them into genuine relationship with Him. To this group Jesus was vulnerable, He taught them the deep truths of His Father’s kingdom, He cared for their needs, encouraged and rebuked them, equipped them in His ministry, creating a culture for growth. (Matthew 14:36-43, 16:17-30, Luke 8:1-3) Eventually these were the few Jesus empowered through the Holy Spirit and released to partner with Him in multiplying maturing disciples. This is what we envision for our Grow Groups. Small groups that function as spiritual families led by maturing disciples. Groups that do life together and spur each other on towards maturity in Christ, leading to the multiplication of maturing disciples and the birth of new groups.

Go Pairs (John 21). Jesus in obedience to Father and by the filling of the Spirit drew three disciples closest to Himself (Peter, James, and John). This disciple making environment was the most intimate and yielded the greatest growth.

Much is written of Jesus’ unique investment in these men and their growth in knowing, becoming like and making Christ known over the three years with Him and in the years following. (Matthew 17:1-3, Mark 5:37-43, 14:33-34, John 21). This is what we envision for Go Pairs. Maturing disciples responding to Jesus’ lead and in the power of the Spirit inviting others to “follow me as I follow Christ”. Discipler’s leading and equipping other disciples in the 3 Season discipleship pattern of Jesus.

Overview GO PAIRS Season 2 seeks to replicate the second season of Jesus’ discipleship pattern through the application and expected responses of Team/Family, Teaching/Obedience and Responsibility/Experimentation. It is designed for those disciples who desire to continue their intentional discipleship journey in becoming more like Jesus inwardly and outwardly. In addition to being paired with a discipler, the disciple joins a ministry team, engages in deeper teaching and is given authority in a chosen ministry role with opportunity to explore and experiment with the gifts God has given them to be His Church.

Team/Family – Jesus formalized a team of disciples around him after a night of prayer (Mark 3:13-19). Throughout the gospels it is evident that the disciples built strong friendships with each other. Together they processed their experience, supported and challenged each other’s faith.

Teaching/Obedience– Jesus took time to get alone with His disciples in order to teach and explain the truths of His kingdom (Mark 4:33-34). The largest portion of Jesus’

teaching recorded, known as the “sermon on the mount” was directed specifically to his disciples (Matthew 5:1-2).

Responsibility/Experimentation – Jesus sent His disciples out in two’s and gave them authority, leadership and responsibility to use and experiment with (Mark 6:7-12, 30-44). Through experimentation disciples began to identify their unique spiritual giftedness and passion to be his Church. Jesus involved the disciples in His miracles. (Mark 6:30-44). In Mark 9:14-28 the disciples were unable to heal a sick boy, Jesus explained to the disciples why they had failed.

How to Use GuideHow to Use: The guide is designed to assist the disciple in further knowing Christ and becoming like Him. Each discipleship pairing will be different and how you end up using the guide will vary. Each month can be divided into 1-3 sessions as desired. Take it meeting by meeting. Don’t feel accomplishing the guide is of most importance, you may find other resources more helpful to use along the way and that’s ok! What’s important is developing a learning relationship in partnership with the Holy Spirit.

Key Verse – The key verses summarize key ideas. Try to commit them to memory.

Study – For each topic there are scriptures and questions that will help you gain wisdom on that month’s discussion topics. Do the study prior to your discipleship meeting. Use the lines below to reflect on what you are learning. This is a helpful way to record things God is saying to you and

questions you may have. You may want to use your own journal for additional space.

Experience – These are practical ideas on how to put what you are learning into action. Christ did everyday life together with His disciples, they learned mostly by doing. Feel free to get creative with your own ideas.

Evaluate – Use this to set goals, reflect on topics learned, experienced and assess your own growth. (1 low – 10 high)

Discuss – Use this section as a guide for creating intentional conversation to grow your relationship between disciple and discipler, to see Christ formed in the disciple.

First Meeting September

Our Stories – Becoming like Christ

Key Verse: Philippians 3:8 “What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in Him”

Study: Philippians 3. Examine what once mattered most to Paul (vs 5-6), what changed his perspective (vs 7), what matters most now (vs 8-14). Reflect on Paul’s encouragement to follow his example and the opportunity you currently have to follow a maturing disciple of Jesus. _____________________________________________________________

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Experience: With Discipler – Once you finish writing your story share it with your Discipler. On Your Own – Using Paul’s Story as a template, write out your Story into 3 sections. Be sure to focus on the growth you experienced through Season 1 Go Pairs and the application of Invitation/Observation. How was Jesus revealed to you and how did the Spirit lead you to grow in knowing Christ.

Evaluate: Write out growth goals for the year to be reviewed at 6 and 10 month checkpoints.

How do I want to become more like Jesus in my thoughts?

How do I want to become more like Jesus in my attitudes?

How do I want to become more like Jesus in my actions?

Discuss:

Where were you born? What education do you have? Do you have a job? Is it your dream job? What’s your family like? Share a favorite family

memory. Favorite book, movie/tv show, music, food, sport,

hobbies? What has caused you pain recently? What made it

better? What future goals or dreams do you have for yourself? Who is someone that you admire, respect? Why? Share something God has taught you recently? Share about a time you’ve had conflict with someone? What ministry role are you doing this year? Why have you chosen to participate in Go Pairs

Season 2? Discuss your growth goals. What obstacles do you

foresee preventing you from obtaining your goals?

OctoberSalt and Light

Key Verse: Matthew 5:16 “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven”

Study: Matthew 5:12-16. What is Jesus teaching His disciples? Acts 1:8. How does Jesus reaffirm the above teaching with this instruction? What application does this teaching have on your life?

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Poor in spirit

Key Verse: Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Study: Why do you think Jesus began His instructions to His disciples with the need for them to be “helpless”? Are you spiritually helpless? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Being In

Key Verse: John 14:11” Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me”

Study: John 5:16-30, 15:1-8. What are these passages saying about Jesus’ relationship with the Father and Jesus’

desire for our relationship with Him? How do you practice being in Christ?

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Experience: With Discipler – Have your discipler show/explain to you how they practice being in Jesus. On Your Own – Get alone with a journal and pen. Ask Jesus to identify areas in your life where you are losing your saltiness, where you are prideful and independent.

Evaluate: Rate yourself on each of the 3 topics and explain.

Discuss:

Where does your sense of worth come from? Explain. Describe someone in scripture or in your life that

models a “poor in spirit” heart attitude. What things do you admire?

What questions or affirmations have arisen out of this month’s study, journaling and experience?

NovemberThe Law

Key Verse: Matthew 5:17 “I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them”

Study: Exodus 20:1-17, Matthew 5:17-32, 22:36-37, Galatians 3:19-25. Romans 6:15-16. What does Jesus teach the disciples about the law? How does Paul describe the law’s purpose?

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Mourn

Key Verse: Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted”.

Study: Why does Jesus want us to feel sorrow or mourn over our sins? Describe how God feels about sin. Have you experienced comfort as a result of an attitude of mourning? Describe. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Rest

Key Verse: Matthew 11:28” Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest”

Study: Exodus 20:8-11, Mark 2:27, Matthew 11:28-30, 12:1-13. What does it mean that the Sabbath was made for man? What does it mean to find rest in Jesus? How do you practice rest? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Experience: With Discipler – Confess one sin in your life the Spirit has convicted you of, pray together. On Your Own – Make space in your week for a day to rest in the presence of Jesus.


Discuss:

Is Jesus enough for you? Describe. What does it mean to be under grace and not under

the law? What questions or affirmations have arisen out of this

month’s study, journaling and experience? Pray together

DecemberYes and No

Key Verse: Matthew 5:37 “Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’.

Study: Matthew 5:33-37, Ephesians 4:17-32. What is Jesus teaching the disciples? Why do you think this is important? What role does the Holy Spirit have in helping us discern truth?

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Meek

Key Verse: Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth”

Study: Revelation 5:10. Look up the Greek word for meek. Describe in your own words what Jesus meant. What opportunities do you have to show meekness? How would the disciples receive the earth as an inheritance? What does that mean to you? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Prioritize

Key Verse: Matthew 6:33 “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well”.

Study: Matthew 15:21-28. What does this passage reveal about Jesus’ priorities during his ministry? Are you intentional to plan and prioritize your time? How could you become better at this?

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Experience: With Discipler – Make a top 5 priorities list and share it with each other. On Your Own – Do a check. Are there any places you’ve said yes to that you need to say no to in order to keep focus?


Discuss:

Do you ever have difficulty making decisions? Explain.

Are your priorities in line with Jesus desire for your life?

What barriers stand in the way of your growth in this areas?

How has God used your ministry role to challenge your growth recently?


Pray together

JanuaryRadical Love

Key Verse: Matthew 5:44 “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”

Study: Matthew 5:38-48, Luke 23:34, John 15:18-27. Why do you think Jesus taught the disciples radical love? Who persecutes you? What practical ways can you show them love and pray for them?

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Hungry

Key Verse: Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”

Study: John 4:1-16, Revelation 3:14-22. What would others list as the things you are most passionate or hungry for? Describe how you practically feast on Jesus and fast from the world? How has doing this changed you? Would you say you are being filled? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Being the Body

Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 12:27 “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”

Study: 1 Corinthians 12, John 21:17-23. What is God’s design for the Church? The role of the Holy Spirit? What does it mean that together we are Christ’s body? Do you know your part? How are you currently discovering your part? Are we to be jealous of other parts? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Experience: With Discipler – Go to spiritualgiftstest.com, do the test and discuss the results together. On Your Own – Radically love someone who you find difficult.


Discuss:

What teams are you on? (family, marriage, ministry, sports...) What gifts and abilities do others have that compliment you?


Pray together

6 Month CheckpointHow am I becoming more like Jesus in my thoughts?

How am I becoming more like Jesus in my attitudes?

How am I becoming more like Jesus in my actions?

Relational: How are my relationships?

Friends

Family

God

Church

Unchurched

Intellectual: How is my mind?

What I’m reading

What I’m learning

Emotional: How am I feeling?

Physical: What I’m doing?

Spiritual: What God is teaching you about becoming…

Christ Centered

Spirit Empowered

Mission Focused - Who are those people in your life Jesus is leading you to reveal Himself to?

FebruarySecrecy

Key Verse: Matthew 6:1 “Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them.”

Study: Matthew 6:1-18. Why do you think Jesus taught the high value of secrecy? Jesus expected his disciples to give, pray and fast. Do you? What purpose do these accomplish?

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Merciful

Key Verse: Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”

Study: Matthew 6:14-15. How have you been shown mercy and by whom? Who are those that need mercy in your life? How will you show them mercy? Describe a specific plan. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Spirit Empowered

Key Verse: Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Study: Acts 2. Galatians 3:1-14, 5:16-26. What impact did the Holy Spirit have on the early Church? How do you receive and experience the Holy Spirit according to Paul? Are you experiencing the Spirit?

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Experience: With Discipler – Have your discipler lays hands and pray for you to receive more of the Spirit’s power. On Your Own – Commit to practicing giving, fasting or praying in secret this week.


Discuss: Have you experienced the Holy Spirit’s power?

Explain What questions or affirmations have arisen out of this


MarchTreasure

Key Verse: Matthew 6:21 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”.

Study: Matthew 6:19-7:6. Summarize what Jesus is teaching in these verses. How is worry and judging others connected to where your treasure is?

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Pure in Heart

Key Verse: Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”

Study: What things has God purified your heart of? The former beatitudes (heart attitudes) if accepted are used by the Spirit to build in us pure hearts. In what ways does your heart still need purifying? How does having a pure heart allow us to see God? Describe God. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Engaging the Enemy

Key Verse: Ephesians 6:12 “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”

Study: Matthew 4:1-11. Galatians 5:7-15. Ephesians 6:10-18. How was Jesus tempted to sin? How did Jesus withstand? Have you experienced being cut in on? Describe your understanding of Satan’s tactics and the weapons Christ has equipped you with by His Spirit. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Experience: With Discipler – Work together to restore something dirty, rusted or decayed. (wash a car…) On Your Own – Make a list of all the attributes of God you’ve discovered these past 6 months.


Discuss:


Pray together

AprilFruit

Key Verse: Matthew 7:17 “Every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.”

Study: Matthew 7:7-23, John 15:4. What are the characteristics of those who can be recognized as good tree’s?

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Peacemaker

Key Verse: Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.”

Study: Romans 8:17, 12:18. What makes someone a peacemaker? Describe ways you’ve succeeded or failed in the past. Who are those in your life that need peace? What is your part? What does it mean to be a child of God? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Teach and be Teachable

Key Verse: Colossians 3:16 “Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.

Study: Matthew 18:15-19, James 5:19-20, Hebrews 12:1-14. What does it mean to teach and admonish one another? How does Jesus teach us to correct others in sin? Describe the

Father’s discipline? Are you teachable? Do you hold others accountable to Christlikeness?

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Experience: With Discipler – Share a fruit smoothie together, discuss your favorite fruits. On Your Own – Call your parent and thank them for the ways they disciplined you in love.


Discuss:

Share a story about a time you were disciplined. What questions or affirmations have arisen out of this


MayWisdom

Key Verse: Matthew 7:24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on a rock.”

Study: Matthew 7:24-27, Proverbs 3. Define in your own words wisdom versus foolishness. What wisdom has God taught you through this season, how have or will you apply it?

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Persecuted

Key Verse: Matthew 5:10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Study: Matthew 5:10-12. Describe the type of heart the receives persecution. In what ways have you experienced persecution because of righteousness and your relationship with Jesus? What is your reward in heaven? How is it better than the earthly reward? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Doing with Jesus

Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 3:10 “By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it.”

Study: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17, John 17:4, Matthew 25:14-28, 28:18-20. What grace did God give Paul? What did Paul do with it? What work was Jesus given to do? What grace/work have you been given? How do you work with Jesus and not alone?

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Experience: With Discipler – Visit a construction site or architect and discuss the value of a solid foundation. On Your Own – Write a letter to thank your discipler for their investment in your life.


Discuss:

Has Jesus given you an individual to be faithful in helping Him disciple? How can you ensure that Jesus will see your work as profitable?


Pray together

Last Meeting JuneKey Verse: John 17:6-9 “I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. Now they know that everything you have given me comes from you. For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me. I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours.”

Study: John 17:6-19. Why is this prayer different than other prayers Jesus had prayed for His disciples? What does Jesus affirm/thank the Father for accomplishing in the disciples? What protection for the disciples does Jesus pray for? What does Jesus pray will happen in their lives moving forward? What aspects of this prayer do you see applying to you now as your discipleship relationship in its current form concludes? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Experience & Discuss:

Prayer of Affirmation – Affirming/Thanking God for the good work He has done in you this year.

Your Discipler will share with you the ways he/she has seen God grow you to be more like Jesus this year.

Share from your perspective how you have seen yourself become more like Christ through being discipled.

Pray together thanking God specifically these areas of growth.

Prayer of Protection – Speak against the destructive work of Satan.

Your Discipler will share with you how he/she senses God is leading him/her to pray for your protection.

Share ways you feel you need protection this year, areas you may struggle in without Christ’s protection.

Pray together for protection in these areas and specifically against the destructive work of Satan.

Prayer of Sanctification – Moving forward, may you continue to become like Christ in these areas.

Share about Relationships/Friends, School Classes/Teachers, Direction in Life, Spiritual Life/Relationship with God. Any areas in which you need to grow more like Christ.

Pray together over each of these areas separately.

10 Month CheckpointHow have I become more like Jesus in my thoughts?

How have I become more like Jesus in my attitudes?

How have I become more like Jesus in my actions?

Relational: How are my relationships?

Friends

Family

God

Church

Unchurched

Intellectual: How is my mind?

What I’m reading

What I’m learning

Emotional: How am I feeling?

Physical: What I’m doing?

Spiritual: What has Jesus taught you about becoming…

Christ Centered

Spirit Empowered

Mission Focused – Do you have an individual in mind to disciple? Join us as a Season 3 disciple maker this coming Fall.

Discipleship Pattern of JesusSeason 1 (Mark 1:16 – 3:12, Matthew 4:18-25, Luke 5)

Invitation/Submission – In the gospel of John Jesus said “I have revealed you to those you have given me out of the world” (John 17:6). Jesus was given by the Father individuals to call as His disciples. The gospels show us that Jesus sought out these individuals and actively invited them to follow Him (Mark 1:16-20, 2:13-14)

Demonstration/Observation – After Jesus called His first disciples there is a period where they simply observe Jesus doing life and ministry (Mark 1:21-45, 2:23—25, 3:7-12). Jesus modelled for His disciples how to experience life as the Father intended by doing all aspects of life with them.

Season 2 (Mark 3:13-19, 4:10-34, 6:7-13, 30-42, 9:14-28, Matthew 5, 6, 10, 14:13-21, 17:14-22, Luke 6:12-49, 9:1-1)

Team/Family – Jesus formalized a team of disciples around him after a night of prayer (Mark 3:13-19). Throughout the gospels it is evident that the disciples built strong friendships with each other. Together they processed their experience, supported and challenged each other’s faith.

Teaching/Obedience – Jesus took time to get alone with His disciples in order to teach and explain the truths of His kingdom (Mark 4:33-34). The largest portion of Jesus’ teaching recorded, known as the “sermon on the mount” was directed specifically to his disciples (Matthew 5:1-2).

Responsibility/Experimentation – Jesus sent His disciples out in two’s and gave them authority, leadership and responsibility to use and experiment with (Mark 6:7-12, 30-44). Through experimentation disciples began to identify their unique spiritual giftedness and passion to be his Church. Jesus involved the disciples in His miracles. (Mark 6:30-44). In Mark 9:14-28 the disciples were unable to heal a sick boy, Jesus explained to the disciples why they had failed.

Season 3 (Mark 16:14-18, Matthew 28:16-20, Luke 24:44-49, John 17:1-19, 20:19-23, Acts 1:8, 2:33)

Anointed/Empowerment – Near the end of Jesus’ ministry, He empowers the disciples to accomplish His calling on their life. In John 17 Jesus empowers the disciples through a prayer of affirmation, protection and sanctification. In John 21 Jesus empowers Peter affirming his specific call to “feed my sheep”. Jesus does this for all the disciples in Matthew 28:16-20, calling them to “go and make disciples of all nations”. In John 20:22, Acts 1:8 and 2:33 Jesus gives the source of His own empowerment, the Holy Spirit to enable them to fulfill their calling.

Release/Reproduction – In Matthew 28:20 Jesus tells the disciples that He would be with them always, but from this

point on He would be with them in a different way. There came a time when the disciples would be more productive in accomplishing Jesus’ calling for their life and for the Kingdom without Jesus physically by their side, but in them through the Holy Spirit. Jesus releases his disciples to “go make disciples of all nations”.

Go Pairs What Tools

Season 1

Knowing Jesus

Phil 3:10

Season 1 seeks to replicate the 1st season of Jesus’ discipleship pattern with the application and

expected responses of Invitation/Submission and Demonstration/Observation. Pairs are formed

(Parent to Child gr. 7+, Adult to Youth gr. 9+, Adult to Adult) between a maturing discipler and a young or not yet follow of Jesus. The discipler reveals Jesus and models how to follow Him. A disciple submits to

a season under their discipler. An individual’s experience in a discipleship pairing can look

different, but typically pairs follow their Season 1 Guide and meet 2-3 times monthly to discuss and

experience life together.

Discipleship Pairing

Sept – JuneFreedom & Filled

WeekendsFall Launch Sunday

Season 1 Guide

Season 2

Becoming Like JesusPhil 3:11

Season 2 seeks to replicate the 2nd season of Jesus’ discipleship pattern through the application and

expected responses of Teaching/Obedience, Team/Family and Responsibility/Experimentation.

It is for disciples who desire to continue their intentional discipleship journey in becoming more

like Jesus. In addition to being paired with a discipler, the disciple joins a ministry team, works through Jesus’ sermon on the mount and is given

authority in a chosen ministry role with opportunity to explore and experiment with the gifts God has

given them to be His Church.



WeekendsFall Launch Sunday

Season 2 GuideMinistry TeamMinistry RoleGrip-Birkman Assessment

Season 3

Making Jesus Known

Phil 3:12

Season 3 seeks to replicate the 3rd season of Jesus’ discipleship pattern by applying and expecting

Anoint/Empower and Release/Reproduce. It is to equip disciples to disciple others in discipleship

pattern of Jesus and empower maturing disciples in the Holy Spirit as they follow Jesus' call to "make

disciples". At this stage the disciple invites another disciple into a pairing. At the end of Season 3 the

disciple is affirmed in their role of the church, empowered by the laying on of hands and released to continue to reproduce disciple makers in Christ.



WeekendsLaunch & Release

Sunday’sSeason 3 GuideDiscipler Team

Meetings

Got Questions? Let me know.

Greg Musselman [email protected]

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