You know, the perception that equipping ministry is primarily about cataloging warm bodies for access to fill the volunteer needs of the staff. Whether you call it spiritual formation, life transformation or discipleship, the goal of equipping ministry is to serve and grow people. Ephesians 4 says it well - equipping the saints. In conversation this last week, Greg identified three core principles that form the foundation for disciple making. First, disciple making is a relational investment NOT a synchronized program.
Discipleship is more of a discovery process than a program.
If it were illustrated, it would look more like a mosaic than a flowchart. Vulnerable, open confessional relationships 2. Exposure to truth content 3. This involves training people to disciple others to maturity. Greg is also working with Sue Mallory this year as co-facilitator of the Vision for an Equipping Church One Day Seminars.