THE538 An Interpretive Study of Biblical Discipleship
As Christians, we are called to be disciples of Jesus Christ, followers in His way, participants in His mission in the world. Ministry leadership, in all of its varieties, is about helping people become such followers of Jesus Christ. This course will focus on facilitating discovery of the New Testament teachings related to the discipleship mission, in order to provide strong biblical foundations for the pursuit of that mission.
Credits: 3
Student learning outcomes
- Comprehend the Biblical implications of being a fully committed follower of Jesus Christ.
- Interact with a Scriptural understanding of how people grow and develop in their walk with God.
- Apply biblical principles to assess the spiritual strengths and weaknesses in his/her own life and those to whom he/she is ministering.
- Develop a biblical rationale and approach to meeting the varying spiritual development needs of individuals and groups of individuals.
- Evaluate from a biblical perspective various approaches to guiding people toward a dynamic, growing relationship with God.
- Display the love of God and the power of God's word in his/her life in a manner that spills the grace of God from his/her life into the lives of others.