01. Vision for Movements
God has an extraordinary plan and you are part of it. He is stimulating your heart, leading you to pursue a dream that he is revealing. This lesson invites you to focus on that vision and hear God’s voice. Capturing God’s vision is a vital step in movement building. We follow the voice of our Good Shepherd. He leads us to build spiritual movements.
02a. Sharing My Faith - The Four Laws
We are ambassadors called to boldly represent our King. We have been given a wonderful message that exalts Christ and invites others to place their faith in Jesus. Every believer wants to know how to confidently and effectively share their faith. In this lesson we will study an example of evangelism in Acts and then prepare ourselves to use an evangelistic tool - The Four Spiritual Laws..
02b. Sharing My Faith - The Diagram
There are many ways to share our faith. Sometimes just having a pen and paper is all you need. In this lesson you will learn how to share the gospel while you sketch out a diagram. You will find both a video showing you how to draw the diagram and a step by step walk-through. The Diagram has become a favorite way for many to share their faith.
03. Compassionate Evangelism
As we proclaim the gospel we share the love of Christ. The two go together. We long to demonstrate a caring heart, knowing that Jesus was both loving and compassionate. Expressing genuine interest in others and having a real desire to learn more about them influences how we connect with our audience. There are great questions that can be asked which build connection. God, who asked us to weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice, will enable us to grow in empathy as we connect with the lost.
04. Relying on the Holy Spirit
God has given us everything we need. His gift of the Holy Spirit offers us the power and guidance needed to live the Christian life. Jesus not only sent the Spirit, he instructed us as to how we can depend on him, learning to walk in the Spirit. This lesson focuses on Christ’s instructions and gives us practical tips as to how we can live in dependence on God.
05a. Finishing the Gospel Conversation - Four Laws
Sharing the gospel involves bringing someone to a point of decision. The gospel is more than mere information. It comes with an invitation. It asks the listener to respond by placing their faith in the Son of God. How can we bring someone to a point of decision where they personally reflect on this invitation to believe? How can we help them identify where they are on their spiritual journey? This lesson teaches the skills that help us guide the conversation to a personal level. It teaches how we can be prepared to work with a wide variety of responses to the gospel.
05b. Finishing the Gospel Conversation - The Diagram
Now that you are familiar with The Diagram it is time to learn how to use this tool to bring someone to a very important moment -- the moment of decision. The message of the gospel calls someone to respond. Once you have drawn out the diagram there are several important questions that will help someone decide where they are in relationship to God. This lesson is packed with wisdom that others have learned over the years. They would like to share it with you!
06. Sharing My Story
When God works in the life of a person he gives them a story. That story is a powerful tool that can accurately express the primary themes of the gospel. You have a story! It needs to be told. It should be told often and well. In this lesson you will work with your story, determining how you can best tell it.
07. Spiritual Multiplication
God will change the world. 2 Timothy 2:2 paints a picture of how he will do it. In this lesson you will study that text, in its context. The idea of spiritual multiplication is not vague. Specific actions and attitudes are attached to being spiritual multipliers. This lesson will help you know and apply the principles of spiritual multiplication.
08. Helping New Believers Grow – 1
God compares spiritual life with organic life. Seeds grow. They need water. They need to be cared for. There is a growth process. We are privileged to help a new believer enter that process, taking their first steps. In this lesson we will both analyze the importance of those first steps and review a lesson designed to help a new believer gain confidence in Christ.
09. Helping New Believers Grow – 2
Years of experience have helped disciple makers identify sound principles that help new believers grow. In this lesson we will review those principles. We will also apply the principles as we work with a second lesson that teaches how forgiveness has an on-going role in our relationship with God.
10. Spiritual Movements – 1
God is raising up groups of students across the world who are trusting him to do great things. In this lesson we examine several spiritual movements described in the New Testament. This analysis will define for us the heart of a movement. A few practical questions will help you seek the Lord to determine your next step in movement building where you are.
11. Me and My Team
God works in a community. He has made us to be one body in Christ. Together we pursue his direction. Together we serve the Lord. Teamwork is vital. In this lesson we will review the essential elements of teamwork and determine what we should do if our immediate task is forming a team, or strengthening a team.
12. A Biblical Call to Make Disciples
Making disciples is the essence of movement building. Every movement builder needs to study Matthew 28. Every movement member constantly wrestles with this command, asking God to empower him/her to realize its goal. We will study this text and learn what it means to be a disciple and how to make disciples.
13. Getting a Second Appointment
Having a great conversation about Jesus doesn’t guarantee that it will be easy to reconnect with an interested person a second time. This can be discouraging. We expect that those who heard about Jesus will want to meet with us again. We face challenges as we pursue reconnecting with people who showed spiritual interest. This lesson analyzes the situation and offers practical help of what can be done.
14. The Word of God
God’s Word is a lamp for our feet and a light for our path. He instructs us by his Word. It tells us what we should know, what we should believe and how we should behave. In order to benefit from the riches it contains Christ followers develop habits of studying his Word. In this lesson we will study what the Bible says about itself and analyze a passage that speaks to our hearts.
15. Building Future Generations
Spiritual multiplication implies that we have disciples who have their own disciples. It is one thing to work directly with your disciples in the context of a close personal relationship. Once your disciples have their own disciples you discover that you have new responsibilities. You are now training a person to be a discipler of others. In this lesson we will learn about these new responsibilities and consider the skills we need to develop.
16. Spiritual Movements 2
A spiritual movement is often known by its activities. They are the overt, visible expression of God’s people at work. A movement however, is much more than a set of activities. Healthy movements maintain a posture before the Lord and create a culture that encourages each person to humbly seek opportunities to grow. A healthy movement expresses spiritual dependence, faith, and a commitment to community. In this lesson we study these fundamental, albeit less visible, elements of a healthy movement.
17. Leading a Small Group
Spiritual growth is linked to community. God works through the lives of others to encourage us, challenge us and spur us on. Small groups are one helpful way to build community. As a small group leader you assume new responsibilities and need to effectively use specific skills. We will review these skills and responsibilities.
18. The Power of Prayer
By the grace of God we are part of a spiritual family. That family seeks and serves the Lord together. Our work is tied to prayer. Together we present ourselves before the Lord. Together we praise him. Together we listen to his voice. Prayer has a corporate element that is vital for spiritual growth. In this lesson we will learn how to pray together as a movement.
19. Building the Next Generation
Spiritual multiplication implies that we have disciples who have their own disciples. It is one thing to work directly with your disciples in the context of a close personal relationship. Once your disciples have their own disciples you discover that you have new responsibilities. You are now training a person to be a discipler of others. In this lesson we will learn about these new responsibilities and consider the skills we need to develop.
