Induct disciples into the central beliefs and practices of a church
Quick Info
- Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
- Course code: NAT11088001
- Credit points: 10
Awards offering Induct disciples into the central beliefs and practices of a church
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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