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