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The Way Discipleship
The goal of The Way is to make known the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the preaching and teaching of the Holy Bible, bringing the unsaved to Jesus Christ, building up and discipling the Saved, and having a vital part in missions. Based on this information, The Way offers a discipleship process that expounds upon this by making known the Gospel of Jesus Christ through this 4-step process: Declaring, Discussing, Doing, and Delivering the Word.
Our process is based on the following fundamental truth: The Word of God is God’s tool for making disciples. It is powerful and effective and is able to equip God’s people for every good work:
"For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And no creature is hidden from His sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.” (Hebrews 4:12-13).
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
Declare The Word
“Attend Sunday morning preaching and Corporate Prayer”
Paul gave his son in the faith Timothy this very charge and it applies to us today:
“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and His Kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching” (2 Timothy 4:2).
Newcomers find out about The Way primarily by members sharing the Gospel (see Deliver the Word) in their community and invite them to attend Sunday morning worship and corporate prayer with them.
Discuss The Word
“Participate in Small Groups and attend The Way Academy”
This is where the body has an opportunity to discuss the truth of God’s Word together, ask questions regarding meaning and personal application, pray for and fellowship with each other (Acts 2:42). After a period of time, Small Group leaders will understand the gifting and passion of each in their group, as well as their faithfulness in attending and participating, and will recommend a ministry for them to serve. Through the venue of The Way Academy, we will conduct classes that will prepare God’s people in various topics to deepen their intimacy and knowledge of God and the Scriptures.
Do The Word
“Serve the Church – Minister to each other"
After sitting under the Word declared and discussing the Word together, our people go Do the Word. Here they serve the church body by loving and caring for each other “…stirring up one another to love and good works” (Hebrews 10:24), participating or leading particular ministries endorsed by the elders (Ephesians 4:11-16), lead their families in family worship (Deuteronomy 6:6-9), catechize their children (Ephesians 6:4), and of course, walk in holiness before the Lord (Colossians 1:10).
Deliver The Word
“Share the Gospel"
Lastly, our people, faithful in attending Sunday worship and corporate prayer (Declare), Small Groups (Discuss), and serving the church body (Do), should be excited and passionate about fulfilling the Great Commission as given to us by Christ Himself:
“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20).
We do that by sharing the Gospel with peers, family, coworkers, and anyone who may ask “…for a reason for the hope that is in us, yet with gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15).
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