The process begins with interested seekers. People who used to be hostile towards Christ or indifferent towards Christ become interested through the friendship of believers.
An interested seeker drops into fellowship and worship occasionally. He/she may attend special conferences or camps. They may make their first time decision for Christ through one on one evangelism with his/her friend. They may make a decision through conferences and/or camps.
Once a person makes a decision for Christ, he/she becomes a connecting disciple. The following describes the behaviour of a connecting disciple:
-Declare to friends and family of his/her faith
-Attend Worship and Fellowship Regularly
-Personally followed up
-Plan to be baptised
-Pray 5 times a day (morning, 3x meal, bedtime)
-Engage in basic personal devotion
As a person matures spiritually, he/she grows in the love for God. The person's love for God is reflected through how he/she relate to brothers and sisters in Christ. Also, the passion to witness Christ to friends and family grows stronger. The following describes the behaviour of a growing disciple.
In addition to the behaviours of a connecting Disciples:
-Training in Biblical foundations, evangelism and follow-up
-Praying and caring for brothers and sisters
-Consistent in personal devotion
-Able to personal follow up and Gospel sharing
-Engage in discipleship initiatives
It is true that a person's life change can impact many. The impact for the Gospel is multiplied when growing disciples are willing to sacrifice more of themselves for the glory of God. The following describes the behaviour of a multiplying disciple.
In addition to the behaviours of a growing Disciples:
-Leading discipleship initiatives
-Advanced Biblical Training
-Praying and caring for ministry
-Engage in strict spiritual discipline
-Actively engaging in personal follow up
-Actively seeking to sharing of the Gospel
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