Outreach Discipleship group study

This resource is intended to help congregations learn what a disciple of Jesus is, what kind of leader we follow and how to best do outreach to “all nations.” The study is divided into five sessions. Each session uses Scripture references, Luther's small catechism and personal anecdotes. Sessions are designed to promote discussion, introspective journaling, and ultimately, knowledge in forming Outreach Action Teams.

Main objectives of the study:

• Recognize that all Christians have been called to be disciples, making disciples.
• Acknowledge that, as Christians, we have been commanded to be Gospel Blasters
  and Power Shapers.
• Apply Romans 1:16 and catechism sections on Baptism and the Third Article
  to the understanding of God’s active role in our lives.
• Identify the meaning of a disciple.
• Acknowledge and give praise for our great disciple leader, Jesus, and His work in our lives.
• Apply Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 10:33, John 8:31, John 15:8, Romans 6:4, John 15:16, John 15:3 and the Third Article to our understanding of Outreach Discipleship.
• Recognize that congregations in conflict can do ministry, but it is more difficult.
• Acknowledge that we are called to be both church members and Christian disciples.
• Acknowledge that the past has a big impact on the present, especially if we are not aware of unresolved conflict.
• Recognize that we are witnesses.
• Acknowledge that we want to be positive witnesses.
• Acknowledge that it is time to make a commitment.

To obtain a free pdf copy of the group study Outreach Discipleship go to:
http://www.lcms.org/graphics/assets/media/World%20Mission/OutreachDiscipleship-Study.pdf