11 A. Making Disciples

Appendix A Making Disciples By Dave Roper

1. Select key men from the larger Christian body to which you are ministering (congregation, Sunday school class, Bible study group, etc.) Note these verses for the basis of your choice: 2 Timothy 2:2; Luke 6:12-13; Mark 3:13.

2. Begin to spend time with this select group (John 3:22). Spend leisure time with them (Mark 6:31). Get them into your home and family life; involve them in your personal life and ministry (Mark 5:37).

3. Provide additional opportunities for teaching through Bible study and discussion, reading, Scripture memorization, tapes, etc.

4. Expose them to other teachers and leaders. It takes all the saints to know all the dimensions of the knowledge of God.

5. Encourage them to open up and share their lives with one another. Set the pace by your own openness and honesty.

6. Be sensitive to teachable moments (Mark 10:1~16).

7. Don’t be afraid to be hard on these men; God’s men will bounce (Mark 8:18; Mark 8:33; Mark 9:1-8; Mark 9:19).

8. Welcome adversity in their lives; these times are opportunities for advancement (Mark 4:35-41).

9. Encourage them into ministries on their own. Give them plenty of rope. You can trust the Holy Spirit in their lives. Provide counsel and encouragement. Evaluate periodically (Mark 6:7-13; Mark 6:30). Move them out into positions with increasing responsibility. Gently push them out into situations beyond their depth so they have to trust the Lord.

10. Impart your vision to encourage them to disciple others and send them out (John 20:21).

11. Maintain a support base even when they are on their own. Provide help as they need it. Pray for them, write, be available for counsel.