Induct disciples into the central beliefs and practices of a church

Awards offering Induct disciples into the central beliefs and practices of a church

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Certificate IV in Ministry and Discipleship (Australian Skills Quality Authority)

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Prepare to disciple church members   

• A local church’s discipleship strategy is familiarized
• Disciple candidates are identified
• Candidates are invited into a discipleship relationship
• A discipleship plan is developed in consultation with willing disciples which details the discipleship schedule and resources needed and abides by the church’s discipleship strategy
• Required resources are gathered

2. Explain the basic theology and sacraments of Christian orthodoxy to disciples

• Spiritual and emotional support are provided to disciples throughout the discipleship relationship to facilitate an open learning environment
• The basic theology of Christian orthodoxy is communicated
• Questions from the disciple(s) are encouraged and answered
• Resources for further study are referred where necessary

3. Encourage disciples to participate in the sacraments   

• The sacraments the local church recognises are identified and their theological significance summarised
• The local church’s particular process of participating in these sacraments is explained
• Disciples are invited to follow the process of participating in relevant sacraments
• Spiritual, emotional and practical support are provided to disciple(s) who pursue participation

4. Assist disciples’ integration into the life and service of the church        

• The local church’s structure, its ministries and opportunities for service are outlined
• Disciple(s) are assisted to identify their interests and gifting
• Disciple(s) are introduced to key people and ministries most aligned to their demographic, interests and gifting
• Disciples are encouraged to join one or more of the church’s ministries where appropriate Feedback on the discipleship received is obtained from the disciple