10 How To’s
of Disciple-Making

Faithful – committed to investing time and energy into growing in Christ 

Available – have regular time to get together 

Teachable – Hungry to know Christ and make Him known (this person doesn’t “have it all figured

Get to know your disciple. Find out what they need, where they are in their spiritual walk, what’s going on in their life, learning styles, etc. (1 Corinthians 9:19-23).

Always keep in mind that people are not “projects.” They desire your love, care and best!

Don’t agree to disciple indefinitely; set an end date. 

Begin with a six-month commitment and set goals for your time.

Reevaluate at the end of the time and either continue and set new goals or conclude your time together.

Discipleship is not merely educational. 

Brainstorm ways in your regular schedule that you can do life with your disciple. –  Go to the gym – Run errands –  Go to a sporting event –  Share a meal

In your teaching, address three areas: 

Belief – anchor the gospel in their heart.

Behavior – an anchored gospel should affect their life.

Purpose – changes in belief and behavior are not for the sake of correction, but for a higher mission and purpose.

As a leader, cast a vision for a lifestyle of disciple-making.

Help them reproduce what they learn to someone they disciple.

Encourage them to pour into other people.

Encourage your disciple to find ways to share what they’ve learned, serve their community and spread the gospel. – Mission trips – Evangelism – Teaching opportunities

Introduce them to other strong, encouraging believers. Have them meet with those who have different spiritual gift and strengths in certain areas of their walk/life.

Explain their need for the local church and the local church’s need for them.

Model the importance of the local church through your own habits and priorities.

Actively study God’s Word and Bible-based resources to compile teachings you need to share (i.e. Taking good notes during worship is a great way to build some of those resources).