Lifestyle Disciplemaking
Take others with you as you follow Christ
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What Is Lifestyle Disciplemaking?
Lifestyle disciplemaking is growing in your faith while at the same time reaching new people for Christ, building them up in the faith, and helping them reach their peers. Not every Christian woman will become a director or small group leader. But every Christian woman has “The Call to Lifestyle Disciplemaking.” It is a lifestyle, not a church program. Disciplemaking can take place wherever women gather.
Lifestyle disciplemaking has three phases:
Host a “Leap into Lifestyle Disciplemaking” retreat or conference this year for the women of your church.
Get our “Lifestyle Disciplemaking” newsletter. Click on this link and choose “Interested in lifestyle disciplemaking” as your experience level. You will receive weekly tips and encouragement for disciplemaking in your life, including stories of what others are doing.
“Lifestyle Disciplemaking” Book:
This book will show you what disciplemaking is and how to do it in your everyday life. It includes thought questions useful for group discussion as well as action steps for individuals and ministry leaders.
“Lifestyle Disciplemaking” Articles:
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“Lifestyle Disciplemaking” Podcasts:
Check out the resources below to get you started in lifestyle disciplemaking.
CONNECT
Connect with nonbelievers
Read about:
- Build Intentional Relationships with Nonbelievers
- Become a Designated Engager
- Prepare to Share Your Faith Story
- Prepare to Share the Gospel Facts
Get these to start:
- Pray and Love Bookmark
- Designated Engager Preparation
- Prepare to Share Booklet
- Live Out His Love Bible Study (Lifestyle disciplemaking activities are interwoven throughout this study of New Testament women)
Other resources for connecting:
- “How to Share the Gospel with Others” from Evantell
- Online evangelism training from Evantell
- Host a “Leap into Lifestyle Disciplemaking” retreat or conference this year for the women of your church. Read the comments section below from past participants. Download Melanie’s speaker information.
ESTABLISH
Establish new and young Christians
Read about:
Get these to start:
- Establish a New or Young Christian Booklet
- A Fresh Start (designed for new Christians)
- Graceful Beginnings studies (for anyone new to the Bible)
- Graceful Living Bible Study (to establish older believers in the foundational truths)
Other resources for establishing new believers:
- “Getting Started in Extreme Living” (Covers 7 topics for new Christians—available in English, in Spanish, in French, in Hindi, and in Mandarin.)
- Online “New Believers Guide” from Godlife.com
- Discipling materials from the Navigators
LAUNCH
Train and release more disciplemakers