Proximity is a series of conversations about discipleship and following Jesus closely.
Discipleship Shapes
What is your discipleship shape?
Simon introduces us to the Making Disciples Assessment Tool.
This incredible resource, created by Cris Rogers, helps us grow and develop as disciples of Jesus.
Discipleship Shapes
Session 1
What is a Disciple?
In the first session, John is joined by Tiria and Simon to unpack the question, 'What is a Disciple?'
Session 1: What is a Disciple
Questions:
1) Why do you think the disciples followed Jesus?
2) What practical steps could you take to 'be with Jesus', in order to become like Him and go and do what He did?
Session 2
Head (part one)
In this session, Tiria, Dave and John discuss what it means to have our minds transformed by Jesus.
Session 2: Head (part one)
Questions:
1. How has following Jesus changed the way you think/behave/look at the world and others?
2. What do you fill your mind with?
3. Do these things help you focus on Jesus and follow him?
Session 3
Head (part two)
In this session, Sarah and Mark talk about practising spiritual disciplines.
Session 3: Head (part two)
Questions:
1. Which spiritual disciplines do you need to practice more?
2. Are there disciplines you can adapt to your current stage of life?
Session 4
Heart (part one)
In this session, Tiria, Dave and Simon chat about drawing close to God with our hearts.
Session 4: Heart (part one)
Questions:
1. Consider/describe how you are feeling in response to hearing about Jesus’ love.
2. Either recall for yourself or share your life/faith story with someone else.
3. Where have you seen Jesus at work?
Session 5
Heart (part two)
In this session, Bobbi, Simon, and John talk about the pursuit of holiness and obedience.
Session 5: Heart (part two)
Questions:
1. Reflect on the influence you have in your community, family, workplace etc
2. Are you making an impact on the people around you through your holiness and obedience to Jesus?
Session 6
Hands (part one)
In this session, Simon, Bobbi, and Mark discuss proclaiming and demonstrating the Gospel.
Session 6: Hands (part one)
Evangelism Approaches:
Direct, Intellectual, Testimonial, Relational, Invitational, Service
Questions:
1. Which approach to evangelism do you currently take?
2. Which approach would you like to develop?
Session 7: Hands (part two)
Consider how you can act against global injustice.
How can you play your part in bringing justice locally?
What is God calling you to change?