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Disciple-Making Lab

Information Session

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Matthew 28:19-20

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, �I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

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“How do I make disciples?”

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Have you ever been discipled?

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The #1 reason Christians do not make disciples:

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I don’t have time�

The #1 reason Christians do not make disciples:

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I don’t know how…

The #1 reason Christians do not make disciples:

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I don’t know how…

Because I have never �been discipled!

The #1 reason Christians do not make disciples:

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One Possible Solution

One-to-One

  • Disciple-Makers go �and make disciples�
  • Metaphor: �Personal Trainer�

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One Possible Solution

One-to-One

  • Disciple-Makers go �and make disciples�
  • Metaphor: �Personal Trainer�

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Our Solution: The Disciple-Making Lab

One-to-One

One-to-Many

  • Train many aspiring disciple-makers together�
  • Metaphor: �Group Training
  • Disciple-Makers go �and make disciples�
  • Metaphor: �Personal Trainer�

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Why Choose the Lab?

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Why Choose the Lab?

  1. Lack of Availability of Disciple-Makers
  2. Most Disciple-Makers have limited availability �
  3. Less People will be Left Behind
  4. Many people who want to be discipled will have to wait a decade

  • Develop a Culture of Disciple-Making
  • Many will be trained to be disciple-makers
  • Many will experience what it means to be discipled

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What is the �Disciple Making Lab?

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A year-long guided disciple-making experience where you will:

  1. Be supported by coaches and other disciple-makers
  1. Be taught how to make disciples
  1. Apply what you’re learning with your disciple

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Basic Information of the Lab

When is the Disciple-Making Lab running?

Sunday, 11:15 AM - 12: 40 PM

How long is the Disciple-Making Lab?

The lab will run for a full year (September 2024 - August 2025)

Who can sign up?

  • Members of NTCBC
  • Members of a NTCBC Small Group / Fellowship

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Basic Information of the Lab

Can I sign up as an individual?

Yes. You can sign up to be a disciple-maker or to be discipled.

Who will be in charge of the pairings?

Our Coaching Team

What if I have someone I want to disciple / be discipled by?

Sign up as a pair (you can indicate this on the sign-up form)

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In the Lab

Soul Care

What:

Disciple-Makers �will offer care to �their disciple.

Teach

What:

Teach & Demonstrate the core aspects of disciple-making

Apply

What:

Disciple-Makers will apply what they learned with their Disciples

Pray

What:

Disciple-Makers will pray with their Disciples

Debrief

What:

Discipleship Coach will oversee a time of sharing / Q&A.

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Sample Session

Soul Care

“How full are your __________ tanks?”

  • Physical
  • Spiritual
  • Relational

(Discipleship Pair)

Teach

Lesson:

How to lead a Bible Study

Demonstration:

Coaches will lead a sample Bible Study

(Whole Class / Breakout Groups)

Apply

Study the Bible Together

Disciple-Makers �will lead a portion �of the Bible Study

(Discipleship Pair)

Pray

Kingdom Prayers

Disciple-Makers & Disciples will spend time in prayer

(Discipleship Pair)

Debrief

Debrief

Coach will lead a time where members will share their experiences & ask questions.

(Breakout Groups)

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Discipleship Lab

Curriculum

1. Care for your Disciple

3. Grow as Scholars

4. Discern God’s Will

2. Study God’s Word

5. Train to Reproduce

6. Cleave & Send Out

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Sample Self-Study

Soul Care

“How full are your __________ tanks?”

  • Physical
  • Spiritual
  • Relational

Apply

Study the Bible Together

Disciple-Makers �will lead a portion �of the Bible Study

Pray

Kingdom Prayers

Disciple-Makers & Disciples will spend time in prayer

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You are making a disciple!

We’re just here to help.

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Summary

What is the Disciple-Making Lab?

It is where you will be making a disciple. �We will be simply be providing you with the support system.

When is the Lab being run?

Every Sunday from 11:15 AM - 12:40 PM

What is the commitment?

It is a year-long commitment.

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Questions?

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Key Dates to Remember

July 7-31 Registration

August 4-18 Interviews

August 25 Pairings Announcement

September 1 Meet & Greet

September 8 First Session

Registration Form