Recently, at staff and leaders’ meetings, we’ve been discussing one of the needs of KPIC members expressed in our church-wide survey this Spring:
What is KPIC’s Discipleship Process?
Put simply, “discipleship” is the path on which we and others grow closer to God. Honestly, this is kind of a weird question and some would wonder if we even need a “process”. But as a church with a core value of discipleship, it’s actually really important that one, we have a discipleship process and two, our leaders know what it is. Take a moment to learn the 4 key steps of KPIC’s Discipleship Process. Here’s a quick rundown:
Step 1 – Evangelize
Obviously, a person’s path in God starts with a relationship with Jesus Christ. But for some people in today’s culture, that is preceded by a relationship with the church and/or with other Christians. So you might say, the real first step is inviting someone into relationship.
Step 2 – Establish
Once someone enters a relationship with Christ, there is basic Bible knowledge that will be key to their growth as a follower of Christ. At KPIC, we have Membership and the Foundations Bible study which work to build these nets into people’s lives.
Step 3 – Equip
After a person is established, the next step is equipping them for things God wants them to carry out.
Step 4 – Empower
Once a person is established and equipped, we recognize that it’s important to empower them to live the life God has for them. This might mean leading other people into relationship with Him or leading others in a small group. It also might mean short-term (or longer) missions.
What step are you on? What about the people around you? Can you help them to move along their path?
