Motivating Disciples to Become Faithful Evangelists

Catrina Bogart

Doug Patch

The great commission, Matthew 28:19-20, calls us to both evangelize and disciple. One of the main components of a personal discipleship relationship is to coach a disciple in evangelism. We have a role to motivate change when a disciple is not evangelizing and should use a biblical framework towards change. Practical tips are given on how we can personally be involved in the evangelistic efforts of our disciples.

Three Directions of God's Love - Up, In and Out

Rod Dempsey

Ephesians 1:23

The three directions of God's love include the great commandment, the new commandment, and the great commission. That is to love God, to love others as yourself, and to create disciples. It is with these three directions that the church best functions as a body. If a high percentage of the body of Christ is doing these three things, it will be healthy.

Praying for Stuck Christians

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Samuel 12:22-23

Once beginning a relationship with Christ, the road to spiritual growth is not easy and many believers become "stuck," mired in things like bitterness, self-righteousness or fear. This workshop develops the biblical evidence that we should pray for these believers and explores what that looks like in action. Prayer is an immensely powerful tool, and we need to wield it in order to help others be loosened from the enemy's grasp. We see that In response to this, we should consider someone in our own life for whom we may pray and be prepared to persevere in those prayers.

Love Can be Polarizing

Chris Risley

1 Kings 1:5

In any given body of Christ, there often are believers in a variety of different places in their maturity with Christ. When people become stagnant in their faith and possibly heading in the wrong direction, we are called to lovingly step into their lives. This workshop defines polarization, addresses some key considerations, obstacles, issues to address, steps, and how to strike the right tone. With these things in mind, we can be better equipped for the ongoing conversations needed to polarize people.

Dinner With the Pharisees

Scott Risley

Luke 14:1-35

Jesus uses a banquet with some Pharisees to illustrate the Pharisees' pride compared to Biblical humility. Prideful people exalt themselves, are competitive, don't have time for God, invest in others for selfish reasons, and ultimately reject God and His leadership in their lives. People with true humility can admit when they are wrong, try to raise others up, turn to God, and count the cost of discipleship. Christ is the ultimate example of humility. God is preparing a banquet in heaven and His invitation extends to all people.

A Mountaintop Experience

Scott Risley

Luke 9:27-36

Peter, James and John see Jesus' majesty and glory in his transfiguration on the mountaintop. Elijah and Moses appear with Jesus in his glorious splendor and God reveals Jesus as His Son. Key points discussed include: 1) the greatness of Jesus; 2) how to view spiritual experiences; and 3) God wants you to be transformed too.

The Two Most Important Decisions You Will Ever Make

Scott Risley

Luke 9:57-62

Jesus asks the disciples, ?Who do you say that I am?? Four responses to Jesus' identity are examined: 1) legend; 2) New Age guru; 3) lunatic; and 4) moral teacher. Peter identifies Jesus as the Messiah and learns what it means to be a follower of Christ.

Who Should You Follow?

Scott Risley

Luke 6:36-49

In the Sermon on the Plain Jesus explains five differences between bad teachers and good teachers. Bad teachers: condemn rather than forgive, take rather than give, are blind rather than reliable, bear bad fruit rather than good, and ignore Jesus rather than obey him.

Calling Disciples

Scott Risley

Luke 6:12-16

Peter, John, and James become followers of Christ after a large catch of fish. After praying throughout the night, Jesus calls the twelve disciples.