Date

7-15-2024

Department

Rawlings School of Divinity

Degree

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

Chair

Richard McGee

Keywords

Disciple, Disciple-Making, Evangelism, Discipleship, Disciple-Making Disciples, Pastor

Disciplines

Christianity

Abstract

This thesis addresses the lack of disciple-making at Richland Heights Baptist Church by implementing a disciple-making plan through a handbook. Churches needing revitalization often lack a disciple-making plan. Historically, Richland Heights had not implemented any New Testament training to develop disciple-makers. The project utilized triangulated methods consisting of a survey, questionnaire, interview, and observations. The observations took place during the implementation of opportunities before and after the sessions in the handbook. These incorporated the researcher's knowledge of the responses in the survey and questionnaire. By having a plan to make disciples with tools, training, and opportunities to implement the lessons learned, a disciple can introduce the gospel for a desired outcome. Understanding Jesus' discipling strategy and how people can share what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ is a first step toward obeying Jesus' command to make disciples.

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