First Steps Discipleship Training: Turning Newer Believers Into Missional Disciples

by Gary Comer (Editor)

Overview

The First Steps of Your Discipleship Journey . . . Are More Important than You Think! Are you seeking a strong spiritual walk? If you are willing to do some training, this course can get you there! Replicating Jesus's exciting vision, First Steps teaches six key practices to establish your faith and empower your mission! Come journey alongside others to gain a stride that will bless you for the rest of your life! First Steps Skill Set: - Develop a method for getting the most from your Bible - Adopt the simple pattern of conversational prayer - Experience the life-changing power of confessional abiding - Take steps into deeper relationships and service - Learn skills to touch your world with the love and message of Christ!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781620328286
Publisher:	Resource Publications (CA)
Publication date:	01/21/2014
Series:	Missional Engagement , #2
Pages:	118
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Gary Comer describes his own journey by the three "S"s: secular, skeptic, and sinner. Growing up outside the church, he could not satisfy a profound spiritual hunger for something more! The author of Soul Whisperer and the Missional Engagement Series, Gary is the Outreach Director of Sandals Church in Riverside, California. He also speaks, writes and trains as the Founder of Soul Whisperer Ministries. Connect further at soulwhisperministry.com.

Table of Contents

Week 1 Welcome to FIRST STEPS Discipleship Training! 1

Part 1 The Decision for Christ 5

Welcome to the Family! 7

Reviewing the Gospel 10

Week 2 The Whole Bible Narrative 15

Week 3 The Journey Ahead 23

Part 2 The Disciplines of the Christian 27

Bible Devotional Pattern: F.I.R.S.T. 30

Week 4 Prayer 35

Week 5 Abiding in Christ 43

Week 6 Church Connection and Service 51

Part 3 The Directives of Christ 57

Week 7 Showing the Love of Christ 59

Week 8 Sharing the Message of Christ 65

Week 9 Developing Faith-Sharing Skills 75

Week 10 Celebrations! 81

Addendum

F.I.R.S.T. Study Examples 97

Review of the Faith-Sharing Process 99

Resources Gary Comer 101

Bibliography 107

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"This class taught me more about Christianity than I've ever known before. Coming into it, all I had was an open mind and things to learn. Coming out, I was completely changed." —Chelsea

"My favorite part was the devotional pattern F.I.R.S.T. Soooo powerful!" —Debbie

"The other day I offered to lead my wife in prayer for the first time. She looked at me stunned, saying, 'What is happening with you?'"—Christopher

"The Gospel Key has helped me share my faith with friends."—Jarred

"I learned so much about God's words, Jesus, my prayer life, how to understand the Bible, and how to introduce my faith to others."—Yvonne

Editorial Reviews

"This class taught me more about Christianity than I've ever known before. Coming into it, all I had was an open mind and things to learn. Coming out, I was completely changed." —Chelsea

"My favorite part was the devotional pattern F.I.R.S.T. Soooo powerful!" —Debbie

"The other day I offered to lead my wife in prayer for the first time. She looked at me stunned, saying, 'What is happening with you?'"—Christopher

"The Gospel Key has helped me share my faith with friends."—Jarred

"I learned so much about God's words, Jesus, my prayer life, how to understand the Bible, and how to introduce my faith to others."—Yvonne

From the Publisher