Session 2: Invest in one Another Deeply
Core values being covered: Discipleship, Community/Connect Groups, Getting everyone involved in ministry
DISCIPLESHIP
Investing in one another deeply will happen through discipleship. We want to see: You investing in people and you being invested in.
Discipleship is teaching biblical guidelines, while modeling and guiding others toward living righteously as followers of Jesus Christ. This should be a cyclical process—meaning once we are discipled, we are to disciple others, and so on.
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One of the most important characteristics of being a disciple (a student or pupil), is to develop an intimate relationship with God through Christ rather than just learning about Him. Discipleship equips the Christian with God’s Word, prayer, doctrine, worship, encouragement, and service.
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In addition, discipleship training is also about relationship with others. Relationships are developed through devotions, care, and by encouraging each other toward living with Christ-like characteristics in our everyday lives. Very often the best disciple makers share from experience and testimonies of their own journeys. Telling others what following Christ has done for one personally can have great impact on those who are yearning for the same kind of transformation in their lives. This is a vital part of discipleship.
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We engage personally in discipleship when initiating relationships for the purpose of helping others look more like Christ. Instead of being a one-time event like salvation, discipleship is an ongoing process, a journey through which we transfer what we have gained in our relationship with Christ (up to this point) to another person.
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We should never quit learning and growing in our walk with Christ. Just as the New Testament disciples who chose to follow Jesus, we too should continually learn and grow stronger in our personal relationship with Him.
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So how can you and your family be discipled? There are lots of opportunities such as Connect Groups for adults, Wednesday night classes for youth and kids and more. To find out more details about what’s currently being offered, stop by the Welcome Home Booth and ask!
Investing in one another deeply through discipleship and getting everyone involved in ministry.
How to get involved:
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Identify where you fit. Take a spiritual gifts test here in the next section.
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Fill out the ministry application attached to the end of the GROW packet.
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When you are done with GROW we will contact you for a “get to know you” meeting. Our staff will run your background check and someone on our team will reach out to you to train and get you involved in the right ministry.
Some of you already know where you want to serve and know what your spiritual gifts are, so you are more than welcome to skip this section. However, if you feel this assessment will serve you, it will take you about 15 minutes to complete.
Take the Spiritual Gifts Test
Now that you’ve identified your primary spiritual gifts, we want to help you use those gifts to live out God’s purpose for your life.
Question 6:
What spiritual gifts did the test identify for you?
Our desire is that you utilize the Spiritual Gifts test results to place you and us find a place where you best fit when you desire to start serving at Manhattan First. Unity is important to being a part of the Manhattan First Family, and in our efforts to maintain unity, here are some expectations we have of every person who wants to volunteer here at the church.
Serving at Manhattan First Expectations:
Discipleship is teaching biblical guidelines, while modeling and guiding others toward living righteously as followers of Jesus Christ. This should be a cyclical process—meaning once we are discipled, we are to disciple others, and so on.
​
One of the most important characteristics of being a disciple (a student or pupil), is to develop an intimate relationship with God through Christ rather than just learning about Him. Discipleship equips the Christian with God’s Word, prayer, doctrine, worship, encouragement, and service.
​
In addition, discipleship training is also about relationship with others. Relationships are developed through devotions, care, and by encouraging each other toward living with Christ-like characteristics in our everyday lives. Very often the best disciple makers share from experience and testimonies of their own journeys. Telling others what following Christ has done for one personally can have great impact on those who are yearning for the same kind of transformation in their lives. This is a vital part of discipleship.
​
We engage personally in discipleship when initiating relationships for the purpose of helping others look more like Christ. Instead of being a one-time event like salvation, discipleship is an ongoing process, a journey through which we transfer what we have gained in our relationship with Christ (up to this point) to another person.
​
We should never quit learning and growing in our walk with Christ. Just as the New Testament disciples who chose to follow Jesus, we too should continually learn and grow stronger in our personal relationship with Him.
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So how can you and your family be discipled? There are lots of opportunities such as Connect Groups for adults, Wednesday night classes for youth and kids and more. To find out more details about what’s currently being offered, stop by the Welcome Home Booth and ask!
