Details for NAT11088004 Invite people to become Christian disciples

Successfully inviting individuals to become Christian disciples is a profound and important skill that enriches individual lives and the community. This subject trains students in effectively preparing and delivering the Gospel with cultural sensitivity and contextual awareness. Learners will engage in real-world application, initiating conversations, applying active listening, and extending compelling invitations to faith.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: NAT11088004
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

Unit Content

Outcomes

1.Prepare to deliver the Gospel within the community

• A target audience within the community is prayerfully sought and identified
• The needs of the target audience are determined
• Contextualisation and cultural sensitivity requirements are considered
• Delivery of the Gospel to address these needs and requirements is planned

2.Participate in delivering the Gospel to the target audience

• The Holy Spirit’s guidance is sought through prayer
• The plan to deliver the Gospel is executed
• Adjustments to accommodate unforeseen circumstances and guidance received through prayer are made
• Delivery of the Gospel is evaluated

3.Invite someone to become a disciple of Christ

• A conversation with an unbeliever is prayerfully initiated
• Active listening and prayer are applied to discern and present relevant aspects of the Gospel
• Personal experience of being a disciple of Christ is communicated in support
• An invitation is made to become a disciple of Christ
• Where the invitation is accepted, the individual is prayed for and connected with a church
• The invitation attempt is evaluated

Subject Content

This course may be offered in the following formats

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

Assessment 1: Proclaim or demonstrate (or both) the good news within the community as part of a group

Assessment 2: Invite people to become a disciple of Jesus

Option A – Roleplay sharing the Gospel in a one on one situation.

Option B – Real Life experience of sharing the Gospel one on one.

Prescribed Text

Level 1 (easiest to digest)

McKnight, S. 2011. The King Jesus Gospel. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.

and either

Breen, M. Speak Out: Awakening Mission and Discipleship through Private and Public Communication. Greenville South Carolina: 3DM Publishing, 2019.

or

Hybels, Bill. Just Walk Across the Room : Simple Steps Pointing People to Faith. Grand Rapids, Mich: Zondervan, 2006.

Level 2

Wright, T. 2012. How God Became King. London, UK: SPCK.

and

Dickson, J. The Best Kept Secret of Christian Mission: Promoting the gospel with more than our lips. Grand Rapids Michigan, 2010.

Level 3 (more complicated and technical)

Wright, T. 2012. How God Became King. London, UK: SPCK.

and

Gustafson, D.M, and R.E Coleman. Gospel Witness: Evangelism in Word and Deed. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 2019.