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“In most American churches today, what they call discipleship is really nothing more than an attempt to teach goats how to live like sheep.

Here is the key to discipleship: “my sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me” (John 10:27). Nowhere does it teach in the New Testament that we are to chase after “Christians” in an attempt to disciple them. The sheep follow; the goats do not. The only evidence of conversion is sanctification (fruit).”

–Paul Washer

The spiritual life of a believer is often defined as a journey towards Christlikeness (becoming like Jesus Christ). Discipleship is the deliberate process a more mature believer leads a new believer through to help him or her grow spiritually.

Discipleship Standards

  1. We know Christ as Lord and Savior (John 8:30).
  2. We have an assurance of our salvation (John 20:31).
  3. We have a thirst for God’s Word and grow spiritually (John 8:31).
  4. We communicate with God and know Him personally (Luke 11:1).
  5. We have been scripturally baptized and exhibit personal stewardship in a local church (Ephesians 4:11-12).
  6. We can transfer biblical truths of Christianity into everyday life (John 13:33-34).
  7. We have come to a point of forsaking all to follow Christ (Luke 14:33).
  8. We model life style behavior consistent with scriptural teaching (Romans 12:1-2).
  9. We are actively drawing non-believers to Christ (John 15:8).
  10. We are effectively reproducing disciple makers (John 15:16).

Do you know where you are on the road to spiritual maturity? Take our Seven Question Spiritual Assessment (.pdf).

Discipleship Ministry at First Family
These courses are currently under development. Please check back for more information as they go online.

  • New Beginning
    • The Beginning
    • Experiencing God’s Love
    • The Power Source
    • Growing in Christ
  • Getting Started Series
    • The Grand Adventure
    • How We Got Our Bible
    • A Walk Through the Bible
    • How to Study the Bible
    • Learning to Pray
  • Foundations of a Biblical Life
    • Newcomers Lighthouse
    • Spiritual Disciplines
    • Personal Evangelism
    • Spiritual Gifts/Service

For more information on discipleship at First Family Church, contact Chris Eller.