What To Do
A student does not have their Bible
What is: tell them to go get it
A student of the opposite gender wants to join your group
What is: let them join
Where to find the ultimate source of truth
What is: the Bible
3-4 students of the same gender, meeting with one adult once a week from October through May
What is: a Discipleship Group
True or False: Lunch is shorter than you think
True. Be thoughtful about your time.
A student tells you about their problems
What is: pray for them
A student tells you about their problems.
What is: do nothing and not care
A tool that helps you learn how to read the Bible
What is: the Sword Method (or 4 questions)
Tuesday morning, October 4th, 7am in Cafe One22
What is: the Discipleship Group Kickoff Breakfast
True or False: Every student who signed up for a Discipleship Group will become a pastor of a church one day.
False. Our task is to help them love and obey Jesus, and help them do that in whatever context God has designed them for.
A student wants to talk about their weekend/day/normal things about their life
What is: Let them, it is important to connect on real-life scenarios, but be conscious to connect it somewhere worth going
Students would rather meet at a different time off campus
What is: change plans without anyone knowing with no parent permission
A tool to help you examine yourself, and where you need to change to be more like Christ.
What is: the Triangle tool
Strategies available to assist you as you disciple students
What are: the discipleship tools
True or False: Students will stop showing up after Christmas Break.
False. We had a very low dropout rate last year.
A student has stopped showing up to group
What is: Reach out and see if there is a reason, give them the chance to return but if they are no longer interested give them permission to leave the group
A student needs a ride somewhere
What is: drive them yourself whenever, wherever
A tool to help you share the gospel
What is: the 3 circles
To create an environment where students can be discipled (model how to walk with Jesus) and shown how to also make disciples who make disciples.
What is: the goal of Discipleship Groups
True or False: Whatever happens outside of your group time, will directly influence what happens during your group time.
True. The more you pray/text/encourage/show up for them out of group, the greater your time in group will be.
A student reports some kind of abuse
What is: Any kind of abuse is a mandatory report
A student reports some kind of abuse
What is: ignore it, and keep it a secret
A tool that helps you identify those around you who need the gospel
What is: the Oikos tool
Life/Scripture/Prayer OR Looking Back/Looking Up/Looking Forward
What are: possible group-flow structures
True or False: This will challenge you.
True. Whether you are one who thrives on order and structure or you are one who has a hard time with commitment...discipleship groups will challenge you. But it's worth it.