Corvallis Evangelical Church
"Putting Feet to Your Faith"
Walking in Step With Jesus
Phase: Be With Me
Timing: 2-3 years
Focus: Leading/Serving with others in ministries
CONTINUED GROWTH
A disciple seeks to learn and grow even more in his/her own relationship to Christ. He/she seeks to follow Christ on a deeper level, and is consistent in basic habits that help to know God better. He/she knows what Christ has done for him/her, and because of that, desires to love Christ and serve Him wholeheartedly.
A disciple:
- deepens his/her relationship with and knowledge of Christ.1
- lives a life of faith and trust in Christ in all areas of life. 2
- continues to develop Godly inner character as well as practicing outward habits that help encourage Godly character.3
-obeys God. 4
-is bold and persistent in prayer. 5
- continues to live a life that is a reflection of God.
-lives a life of service to others. 7
-aims to forgive & love all people, including his/her enemies. 8
LEADS / SERVES
A disciple becomes more involved in the church family in the areas of leading and serving. He/she is concerned with helping others to grow in their relationship to Christ and desires to use his/her gifts for the benefit of the church family, as empowered by the Holy Spirit.
A disciple:
- becomes more and more concerned that people become true disciples of Jesus Christ.9
- is able to teach and handle God's word in a loving and correct manner.10
- develops deeper relationships with other believers to promote the spiritual growth of all.11
- ministers to and leads others in the church family.12
- gives selflessly of time, talents and finances to help others grow spiritually.13
- will demonstrate God's power in and through his/her life.14
- is able to withstand persecution for the sake of Christ. 15
endures hardships in his/her service to the Lord.16
recognizes that his/her struggle is against spiritual forces of evil, not other people.17
- waits expectantly for Jesus Christ's return.18
DEEPER COMMITMENT
A disciple is able to follow through on whatever commitment God may ask. He/she becomes more Christ-like both in character and in actions. He/she is ready to teach others how to "do" whatever ministry he/she is involved in.
A disciple:
- lives a life in which both actions and attitudes are consistent with what God desires from His people.19
- is ready to begin teaching others how to lead in ministry.20
1. Eph. 1:17
2. Matt. 6:25-31
Phil. 4:19
3. Eph. 5:1
Eph. 4:22-24
4. I John 2:3
5. Luke 11:5-13
6. 1 John 2:6
7. Eph. 2:10
1 Pet. 4:10
8. Matt. 5:44
Col. 3:13
Eph. 4:2
9. Mt. 5:14-16
2 Cor. 5:18-21
10. 1 Tim. 4:6
Tit.2:1-10
11. 1 Pet. 4:8
Eph. 4:11-13,29
Rom. 12:5-8
12. 1 Pet. 5:2-4
13. John 12:23-26
Matt. 5:38-42
1 Cor. 15:58
14. 2 Peter 1:3
2 Tim. 1:7
15. Luke 6:22
16. Rom. 8:17-18
1 Peter. 3:14
17. Eph. 6:12
18. Luke 21:27
Matt. 24:44
19. Mt. 12:35a
Titus 1:8
Titus 2:7-8
20. 1 Tim. 4:11
Mk. 10:1
2 Tim. 2:24