Jesus established the model of discipleship by forming and leading the first discipleship group -- and it worked. The twelve men who emerged from Jesus' closest circle took the gospel to the world and ultimately laid down their lives for His gospel.
In Closer: How to Be a Student Who Makes Disciples, Robby Gallaty presents a practical, easy-to-implement system to help students grow in their faith. This eight-session Bible study offers a manual for making disciples, addressing the what, why, where, and how of discipleship. Discipleship groups can create an atmosphere for fellowship, encouragement, and accountability--building an environment where God can work. D-Groups, as Gallaty calls them, can teach students how to grow in their relationship with God, how to defend their faith, and how to guide others in their relationship with God. Features: Leader helps in the back of the book to guide questions and discussion with small groups Personal study segments in the Bible study book to complete between group sessions Biblically rooted and gospel-centered 8 group sessions, 7 weeks of homework Benefits: Helps students who are serious about being disciples of Jesus achieve that goal. Addresses the what, why, where, and how of discipleship. Personal spiritual growth through individual time spent in Bible study. Provides an interactive resource for creating and working with discipleship groups. Teaches students how discipleship groups create an atmosphere for fellowship, encouragement, and accountability. Students will gain positive information for themselves as well as for others as they learn how to help others become better disciples for Christ. Students will learn the discipline of daily Bible study using the H.E.A.R. method of journaling.Related Subjects
Teen & Young Adult