Roadmap for Life Who Benefits What Book How to Proceed Key Outcomes Spiritually Interested, new Believers Bridges Life-to-life, small group relationships Commitment to follow Jesus; beginning to grow and experience God daily Those desiring to grow in their faith Bridges Life-to-life, small group relationships Fills gaps for basic Christian living; forms habits and attitudes to grow in intimacy with God All women in and beyond the church Crossroads Life-to-life, small group, mentoring, leadership development Develops biblical convictions leading to Christ-centered decision making; deepens walk with Christ; motivates to pass on God’s love Women moving toward spiritual maturity Friends Life-to-life, small group, mentoring, leadership development Equips for life investment in others; empowers with God’s vision, and provides skills for lifelong discipling High school and College students All three books Life-to-life, small group relationships Motivates and equips for spiritual maturity and a lifelong ministry of discipling others Women outside church Bridges, Crossroads, and Friends Life-to-life, small group relationships Equips for life through developing biblical convictions; deepens walk with Christ; motivates toward generational discipleship Leaders and Small group leaders Crossroads Friends Life-to-life, small group, leadership development; Transformational Leadership workshop Grows mature disciples through quiet time and scripture memory; provides skills in equipping others in leadership skills; motivates toward generational foundations
through this study. Thank you for the investment you have made in discipling women and for providing these excellent resources to equip and empower us to do the same! Leadership Development Chart L1 (Leader in Prep) L2 (New Leader) L3 (Experienced Leader) L4 (Developer of Leaders) Competencies Available Follow-through Desire to serve Delegation Team player Becoming grounded in the Word of God Learning to be a servant leader Developing people skills Understands & takes ownership in the vision and ministry Is prepared in leading Equipper Empowers Embraces the vision Problem solver Effective use of spiritual gifts Effectively relates to Has well prepared testimony Effectively presents a gospel illustration Is effective in biblically relating to non-Christians Rightly handles God’s Word Leads as a Servant Leader Has a good balance of life and ministry priorities Strategic Architecting Is an influencer towards God’s purposes Accepts responsibility in leadership role Is able to encourage and equip others to grow spiritually Knows how to reproduce spiritually Is able to handle conflict Character Willing A learner Trustworthy Relates well with other people Teachable Passion for God Serves others Submissive to authority Is learning to apply principles of the Scriptures to everyday life Is trustworthy in confidentiality Prayer life is active Learning to seek & trust God Heart to see others grow Focused on others Submissive Faithful Self-control Disciplined and diligent Passion for God Obedient to the Lordship of Christ Is applying scriptural principles to everyday life Seeks God’s wisdom Repentant of sin Self-aware Servant heart Humble Has a deep love for God Personal integrity Christ likeness evidenced by fruit of the Spirit Personal vibrant relationship with God Knowledge Knows the Gospel Beginning to see the vision and purpose of ministry Knows how to have a Quiet Time Scripture Memory Engaged in Bible Study Knows priorities regarding family, ministry, etc. Loves and serves others Growing in leadership role Practical scriptural applications Discerns the will of God Understands spiritual growth phases Understands truth over emotions Deep understanding of the Word Is developing a biblical philosophy of ministry within
Learning leadership skills Knows doctrine of the local church Knows basic discipleship principles Knows how to share faith Living Christian family principles Life-long learner Servant leader gifting & skills Understands the work of the Holy Spirit Has studied the ministry of Christ as a model for believers L1 (Leader in Prep) L2 (New Leader) L3 (Experienced Leader L4 (Developer of Leaders) Behaviors Serves others Trustworthy Competent Unselfish Seeks out learning opportunities Keeps confidences Is involved in a local church Seeks out Christian community Remains in contact with women she is discipling Consistent walk with God Connected to community Prioritizes well Has shared grace story Disciples/Mentors others Takes time to listen Good stewardship Is involved in generational discipleship Passionately pursues God Engaged in Christ-like relationships Demonstrates stewardship Shares grace story regularly Uses spiritual gifts Accountable Is reproducing disciples Influences others Releases new leaders –not holding on Deep understanding of the Word Gives grace to others Needs Vision casting Training in ministry skills Understanding expectations Team player Selected co-leader Understanding the Gospel Growth in discipleship How to bear spiritual fruit Leadership skills Balance and margin Understanding expectations Leading through a Christ-centered life Spiritual Gift fit & best use gifts – design, temperament Mentoring relationships. Learning to use the Bible as guidebook. How to love as Christ loved Student of Jesus and His ministry style Mentoring Continued development of spiritual gifts Growing in leadership skills Training in leadership skills--encouraging, equipping How to reproduce spiritually How to lead with grace How to lead with a shepherd’s heart Tools to Move Forward On The Journey