Germinate

Growth begins by following Jesus as Lord.

• Join a disciple-making triad

• Faith is acted on (baptism)

• Pray regularly

  Cultivate sincere, God-honoring, and trustworthy relationships

• Meet with other followers regularly

• Begin the process of being a blessing to others practicing BLESS

  • Begin with prayer (dependence on the Lord’s wisdom and guidance)

  • Listen (Actively listening to other’s stories to observe how God is working)

  • Eat (Intentionally sharing a meal with those who do not believe)

  • Serve (serve others in the name of Jesus)

  • Story (share our story of faith and the story of Jesus our Savior and Lord)

Reach

Relationships are formed and deepened

• Become a regular part of a fellowship group or class

• Become more intentional about relationships with people

• Deepening of prayer life and awareness of the need to reach out to the Lord

• Start a disciple-making triad

Accountability

Assessment of service

• Take the spiritual gifts assessment

• Get a prayer and accountability (p & a) partner

• Develop the habit of meeting regularly (at least monthly) with p & a partner to give and receive encouragement, prayer support, and accountability

Crossover

Cross over and enter a different social or cultural context

• Share the love and message of Jesus with those who do not believe of a different social or cultural context

• Participate in a short-term mission trip to experience another culture through disciple-making

• Volunteer in our local community and cultivate relationships with people

Elevate

Elevate disciples to become leaders in the church

• Join a leadership development triad

• Lead a ministry project to completion (i.e. leading a short-term mission, special event, or starting a new ministry)

• Participate once in the Disciple-making Leadership Cohort when available