To those standing in the gap between
lost athletes and coaches on your campus and the God of the
Universe,
Discipleship is a
key concept necessary for spiritual movements to expand.
Simply understood, discipleship is the transferring of a worldview and
subsequent way of living from one person to another. A person who calls
themselves a “disciple” acknowledges they are following someone or something for
the purpose of learning and emulating. So it’s safe to say that everyone
is a disciple, but the question of who or what they are following is always
TBD.
Jesus models the process of
discipleship for us during his short physical stay on earth. He called men
to follow him, to learn from him, then to live what He said and did. He
spoke to the masses, but then spent quality “life” time with 12 chosen friends,
and even more intense discussion time with 3 (Peter, James, John). The
plan was for him to leave and for them to take over “living” out what He taught
them. He was intentional to not do things alone; every moment became a
precious opportunity to model the faith.
In the same way, as we follow Jesus
as disciples, He wants us to invite others to follow us following Him!!
Not because you are a perfect Christian or always wisely demonstrate what it
means to be a disciple, but because God in His grace wants to use YOU to join
Him in producing more imperfect followers/disciples of Him.
So be intentional
about doing ministry with those who will follow after
you. Who can you take to meet with
a coach? Who should sit with you and watch as you share the gospel? Who
are the 1-3 persons you will discuss how the small group bible study went that
day? Click here
for some tips on what to do in one-on-one meetings with people and what to do in
a small group. And make sure you’ve always got another “disciple” along
with you for the ride!!
Read more on the following questions
in On Your
Mark: Xs and Os of
College Sport Ministry
Should we have a weekly meeting?
How do I help athletes develop a
ministry to their teammates?
What are ways to build
community?
If you haven’t already received a
copy of On Your Mark and
would like one, let us know.
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Action SportLinc Team
ONE
WORLD
to
Reach
ONE
LANGUAGE
of
Sport
ONE
MESSAGE
of
Victory
ONE WORLD
to
Reach
ONE
LANGUAGE
of
Sport
ONE
MESSAGE
of
Victory