Guide For Covenant Discipleship Groups

Author : Gayle Turner Watson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781610973960

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Guide for Covenant Discipleship Groups by Gayle Turner Watson Pdf

Covenant Discipleship Groups have a long history of helping Christians grow as disciples. Based on the early Methodist class meetings, Covenant Discipleship Groups provide a way for Christians today to be accountable disciples of Jesus Christ. Q&A's Q: WHAT IS A COVENANT DISCIPLESHIP GROUP? A: Covenant Discipleship Groups consists of up to seven persons who meet together for one hour each week to hold themselves mutually accountable for their discipleship. They do this by means of a covenant that they have written. Q: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A COVENANT DISCIPLESHIP GROUP? A: Covenant Discipleship Groups are intended solely for mutual accountability and prayerful support for living as disciples in the world. They are not where our discipleship happens but where we make sure that it happens. Q: WHY DOES THE GROUP NEED A COVENANT? A: The covenants we make with one another help us keep our covenant with God. We make covenants with one another because we live in a world that has yet to accept God's salvation. We constantly face temptations to turn away from God, and we need some means of mutual support. John Wesley and the early Methodists understood this need and saw that nothing short of binding themselves to mutual accountability would suffice. By the grace of God, they agreed to watch over each other in love. Q: WHY JOIN A COVENANT DISCIPLESHIP GROUP? A: By joining with other Christians in a weekly meeting, members of Covenant Discipleship Groups learn to center their lives on Jesus Christ by following his teachings and supporting one another in living out the basics of Christian discipleship. Q: WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO ME IN A COVENANT DISCIPLESHIP GROUP? A: You will become more aware of God's grace in your life. You will find new ways of serving God and your neighbor. You will find your understanding of God's will greatly enhanced. Q: How WILL THIS BOOK HELP ME? A: This handbook is primarily a practical reference manual for starting, developing, sustaining, and incorporating Covenant Discipleship Groups into the mission and ministry of the church.

Author : David Lowes Watson
Publisher : Upper Room Books
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2007-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0881770094

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Accountable Discipleship by David Lowes Watson Pdf

Available only as a PDF Rituals help us identify with a group of people and pledge what we share. Such communal events help us express the often inexpressible. "United Methodists strongly affirm that the Lord's Table is the Lord's," the writers of this timely resource say. "We also affirm with the whole church that in the Great Thanksgiving 'we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving, a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ's offering for us.'" The sacrament of the Eucharist is perhaps one of the most treasured liturgies of the Christian church. Much has been written about the theology behind the United Methodist interpretation of Communion, but little is written about the practicalities of presiding. Living into the Mystery fills that void by detailing practices (and the principles behind them) that can help worshipers and worship leaders live a richer experience. The authors dissect the ritual and analyze the ancient worship structure: Gathering, Word and Response, Thanksgiving and Communion, and Sending Forth. A group study guide is also included. Learn to preside and participate in this ritual with authenticity, vitality, and grace through Living into the Mystery. PDF size: 999.12 KB 83 pages Sorry, this item is ineligible for special promotional and bulk discounts. This is a nonreturnable, nonrefundable product.

Author : Steven W. Manskar
Publisher : Discipleship Resources
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0881777749

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Disciples Making Disciples by Steven W. Manskar Pdf

Covenant Discipleship groups, class meetings, and class leaders are proven and effective means of forming Christ-centered congregations through training people in the way of Jesus. They are the "method" in Methodism. This book is a guide to the Wesleyan way of forming leaders for discipleship the church needs to carry out its mission. Discipleship is a journey, a deeply personal experience of self-discovery, struggle, service, and growth. Yet although the experience is personal, disciples do not walk alone. They walk with Jesus and with others who hear and answer the call. That's how missional people and missional congregations are formed. This comprehensive resource for class leaders and groups includes tools and information on how to start a Covenant Discipleship group, how to write a discipleship group covenant, how to lead a group meeting, how to support and grow Covenant Discipleship groups, and much more. Book jacket.

Author : Steven W. Manskar
Publisher : Upper Room Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0881773395

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Accountable Discipleship by Steven W. Manskar Pdf

Accountable Discipleship: Living in God's Household is a book about pastoral leadership in the Wesleyan tradition. Pastoral leadership is the ministry of caring for the household of God. Both laity and clergy are called to this ministry. Those who read and study this book will be invited to discover their own ministry as pastoral leaders. All who follow Jesus Christ and seek to obey his teachings to "love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind," and "love your neighbor as yourself"* have the potential to be pastoral leaders for their congregation. They are pastoral leaders because others see and experience the grace of Jesus Christ through their lives. They are spiritual, servant leaders who follow the example of Jesus. These are ordinary people. They are laity and clergy. They are people like you. A foundational piece for anyone involved in Accountable Discipleship ministries, this resource explores a systematic approach for undertaking and accepting the challenge of personal discipleship for life. It is designed for leaders of Accountable Discipleship ministries, members of Covenant Discipleship groups, class leaders, and clergy. *Matthew 22:37, 39 (NLT) Click here for the Leader's Guide.

Author : Melanie C. Gordon,Susan Groseclose,Gayle Quay
Publisher : Upper Room Books
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780881776973

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Growing Everyday Disciples by Melanie C. Gordon,Susan Groseclose,Gayle Quay Pdf

Growing Everyday Disciples: Covenant Discipleship With Children is a formational resource by Melanie C. Gordon, Susan Groseclose, and Gayle Quay that equips adults who serve in ministry with children ages 8-11 to guide children towards a mature faith through everyday acts of compassion, justice, worship, and devotion under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Covenant Discipleship helps connect children with Jesus Christ and one another through ongoing mutual accountability and support for living in the world as Christ followers. The resource offers leaders in ministry with children suggestions for forming covenants, exploring accountability, evaluations, and a choice of plans to organize, maintain, and evaluate Covenant Discipleship groups with children. This resource also provides a brief background on discipleship, covenants, and society meetings of the Methodist Movement, and can be used as preparation for confirmation.

Author : David Lowes Watson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2002-04-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781579109530

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Covenant Discipleship by David Lowes Watson Pdf

David Lowes Watson advances the practice of mutual accountability in Christian discipleship by expanding and updating the original handbook for covenant discipleship groups. Accountable Discipleship was the manual for covenant discipleship groups for more than six years, with over 20,000 copies printed in three editions. This new version should prove valuable in leading existing groups to a deeper level of discipleship, and newcomers to a fresh discovery of the best of the Methodist tradition. Of special interest is Watson's recovery - from John Wesley's General Rules for the early Methodist societies - of a fourfold ÒGeneral RuleÓ of discipleship: ÒTo witness to Jesus Christ in the world, and to follow his teachings through acts of compassion, justice, worship, and devotion, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.Ó

Author : Chris Wilterdink
Publisher : Upper Room Books
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780881777956

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Everyday Disciples by Chris Wilterdink Pdf

Everyday Disciples: Covenant Discipleship with Youth by Chris Wilterdink resources pastors, youth leaders, and youth groups with information and planning materials related to Covenant Discipleship and accountability practices. Covenant Discipleship encourages youth to connect with Christ and one another through mutual accountability. It also encourages a networked support structure for living in the world as Christ followers.

Author : David Lowes Watson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2002-04-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781579109462

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Forming Christian Disciples by David Lowes Watson Pdf

In this volume, David Lowes Watson provides a basic resource for the formation of faithful Christian disciples and the revitalizing of congregations. Beginning with a Christ-centered model for the church, Watson shows how leaders in discipleship are the key to vital congregations. He then offers procedures for introducing and sustaining covenant discipleship groups as a means of developing these leaders, and concludes with guidelines for the office of class leader as a means of implementing their leadership. How does a congregation decide on covenant discipleship? How are the groups formed? What is the role of a class leader? How do class leaders connect with other leaders in the congregation? These questions, and much more, are the subject of a resource that is foundational for any congregation wishing to revitalize its life and work through the forming of faithful Christian disciples. This volume is the third in a trilogy: Covenant Discipleship, Class Leaders, and Forming Christian Disciples.

Author : Rose Mary Dougherty, S.S.N.D.
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781616436308

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Group Spiritual Direction by Rose Mary Dougherty, S.S.N.D. Pdf

Author : General Board Of Discipleship
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781426754449

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Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2013-2016 - Small Group Ministries by General Board Of Discipleship Pdf

All small groups in the local church are, or could be, places of faith formation and disciple making. By offering a more intimate setting, small groups of every kind are uniquely able to welcome and nurture people in the church and in the faith. This guideline is designed to help implement and guide the work of the ministry area. This is one of the twenty-six Guidelines that cover church leadership areas including Church Council and Small Membership Church; the administrative areas of Finance and Trustees; and ministry areas focused on nurture, outreach, and witness including Worship, Evangelism, Stewardship, and Christian Education, age-level ministries, Communications, and more. To see a full list of Guidelines, search by typing keywords: “Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2013-2016,” and click “search”.

Author : Richard E. Englehardt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Church college students
ISBN : OCLC:859403907

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Developing Social Capital Between Christians Through Covenant Discipleship Groups by Richard E. Englehardt Pdf

Author : Denise Stringer
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780687066971

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How Is it with Your Soul? by Denise Stringer Pdf

How Is It With Your Soul? is a manual that serves as the twenty-first-century Class Leader's bible. The manual contains all the information needed t o be an effective Class Leader in the Wesleyan tradition . Sections in the manual are devoted to: establishing and maintaining the classical Wesleyan C lass Meeting , practicing effective group dynamics, growing spiritually as a Class Leader, engaging in Christian Conferencing, understanding and cultivating the relationshi p shared between the Class Leader and the pastor, and appreciating the duties and appropriate boundaries to be maintained by the Class Leader. How Is It With Your Soul? is not a textbook for a course of study or instructions for teaching a time-limited program, rather it is an indispensable tool that provides practical guidance and direction for the person committed to learning and practicing ministry as a Class Leader.

Author : Todd Vick
Publisher : Todd Vick
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2008-08-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781438231495

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Youth Ministry Forms 101 by Todd Vick Pdf

Youth Ministry Forms 101 is a resource book for those involved in youth/student ministry that need help with using forms properly, as well as examples of forms that can be used in their ministry. This book will help you get organized and get the risk management of your ministry under control. Topics include types of forms, using forms properly, the purpose of forms, as well as over 20 sample forms for you to use in your ministry.

Author : Kevin M. Watson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-15
Category : Methodists
ISBN : 162824058X

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The Class Meeting by Kevin M. Watson Pdf

Author : Denise Stringer
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781426738142

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How Is It With Your Soul Class Leader by Denise Stringer Pdf

How Is It With Your Soul? is a manual that serves as the twenty-first-century Class Leader's bible. The manual contains all the information needed to be an effective Class Leader in the Wesleyan tradition. Sections in the manual are devoted to: establishing and maintaining the classical Wesleyan Class Meeting, practicing effective group dynamics, growing spiritually as a Class Leader, engaging in Christian Conferencing, understanding and cultivating the relationship shared between the Class Leader and the pastor, and appreciating the duties and appropriate boundaries to be maintained by the Class Leader. How Is It With Your Soul? is not a textbook for a course of study or instructions for teaching a time-limited program, rather it is an indispensable tool that provides practical guidance and direction for the person committed to learning and practicing ministry as a Class Leader.