Discipleship
At Connection Church, we believe discipleship is a lifestyle of following Jesus, and helping others to do the same. Jesus calls us to be His disciples:
Discipleship is a call to build relationships on three levels: with God, with God’s people and those who don’t know God yet. It is a call to…
1. … follow Jesus
The starting point of being a disciple is to follow Jesus. Following Him requires that we give up our whole lives—mind, will, emotions, past, present, and future—to follow Him.
2. … fish for people
Jesus expects all who follow Him to help others find and follow Him. Following Jesus does not mean that we cut off all contact with non-Christians. Rather, it means we actively seek to introduce them to Jesus.
3. … fellowship with others
None of the original disciples attempted to follow Jesus alone. Following Him meant following along with other disciples.
‘Come, follow me’, Jesus said. ‘And I will make you fishers of men.’
MARK 1:17
What is a disciple?
A disciple is someone who lives by personal conviction of who Jesus is, based on biblical truth and reproduces it in others.
How do I become a disciple?
We believe that discipleship is best done in a small group context and it is therefore the primary platform we use to make disciples. If you want to become a disciple of Jesus then we invite you to join a Connect Group – a small group of 2–6 people who meet weekly. Get connected!
Discipleship Growth Path
Our discipleship growth path follows a four-part process:
Engage
CULTURE & COMMUNITY WITH THE GOSPEL
We intentionally engage the culture and community with the purpose of sharing the Gospel.
“… leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it.” (Luke 15:3-7)
Engage Activities:
Just one
One to one
Establish
BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS
We establish every disciple in the faith, freedom and family.
“…everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice…“ (Matthew 7:24-27)
Establish Activities:
Follow One
Victory Training
Discover Spiritual Family
Equip
BELIEVERS TO MINISTER
We equip every disciple to minister.
“…everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice…“ (Matthew 7:24-27)
Equip Activities:
Follow Two
Making Disciples Training
Equip Training
Empower
DISCIPLES TO MAKE DISCIPLES
We empower every disciple to make disciples with confidence and competence.
“And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.” (2 Timothy 2:2)
Empower Activities:
Follow Three
Leadership Groups