Discipleship Instruction

INSTRUCTIONS

I.     WHERE TO BEGIN?

A.   The Pastor, or a designated brother, forms a nucleus of two to ten disciples. Individuals,
        as well as couples, are needed.

B.   This nucleus should be taught the lessons, so they can teach them effectively to others.

II.    WHO CAN BE DISCIPLED?

A.   Members of the church, especially new converts.

B.   Saved persons, outside the church, in order to win them to the truth.

C.   The lost can be taught those lessons that are designed to lead them to Christ.

III. WHICH LESSONS SHOULD BE TAUGHT?

A.   On the following page you will find a suggested guide of core and optional lessons
        directed toward each of the three categories of persons to be discipled. (The lost, the
        saved outside the church, and the saved in the church.)

B.   The core lessons are the ones most often needed. (The Holy Spirit is our ultimate guide.)

C.   The discipler should make a copy of the lesson, so that the one being discipled can use
        it during the session and review it through the week. At the end of the program the one
        being discipled will have a set of lessons. (Note: If you cannot or do not want to make
        photocopies of the lessons, additional copies of this syllabus can be ordered from F.M.B.I.
        at printer’s cost plus postage.)

IV. HOW DOES ONE PRESENT THE LESSONS?

A.   The best results are obtained when they are taught on a one to one or couple to couple
        basis.

B.   The lessons should be taught one per week, on the same day and at the same time, if
        possible. The sessions should be an hour to an hour and a half in duration.

C.   Be aware of making the series of lessons too long; eight or nine lessons seem to be the
        average number frequently taught; however, this is left up to the discretion of the
        discipler.

D.   It is important for the discipler to teach the lesson in the home of the one being discipled
        when at all possible.

E.   The lessons should begin with a very short (five minute) fellowship time followed with
        prayer requests and an opening prayer by the discipler.

F.    The discipler must be assertive in following the lesson format and content. During the
        lesson, deal only with questions which are relevant to the subject matter. Unrelated
        discussion is usually unproductive to the lesson and should be held after the subject is
        presented.

G.  The discipler must be alert to the special spiritual needs of those being discipled and
        ready to meet those needs or to refer them to the pastor for guidance.

H.   End the lesson with additional prayer requests and a closing prayer.