We want you to feel encouraged & equipped to make disciples.

To that end, FLC has developed a Basics of Discipleship framework that is broad enough to be accepted and used by all in the Body of Christ, yet clear enough for disciples (and disciple makers) to have some clear guidance and parameters around which to build a discipleship process.

Here’s a guide that one of our FLC disciple-makers created to use the the Basics of Discipleship framework and discipleship model.

Here’s what we’re inviting you to do:

Over the course of your lifetime, prayerfully identify 10 people with whom you will initiate a discipleship relationship, employing FLC’s Basics of Discipleship framework to guide you in the disciple-making process, and:

• Pray for your disciples daily

• Contact your disciples weekly (text / phone / social media app, etc.) to encourage them in discipleship

• Meet in person monthly to connect relationally, encourage one another, pray together, and review the Basics of Discipleship framework 

Here’s a simple way to use the Basics framework when you meet:

Red/Yellow/Green Light: Each person share how they’re doing with each discipleship principle by giving themselves a “red light” (not doing at all), “yellow light” (needs improvement) or “green light”; (doing well) personal assessment in each area. Celebrate “green lights”; and areas of growth, and set personal goals for areas of desired improvement.

How long should these discipleship relationships last?

The longevity of each discipleship relationship you will form is variable and largely determined by the nature of the relationship. 

• For some, you may want to define things clearly (“Let’s take the next 6-12 months to meet regularly and work on some discipleship growth together”)

• For others, you might leave it entirely open-ended: You’re initiating a discipleship-focused relationship that you both hope will last for a very long time

• In other cases, circumstances might dictate the time parameters: A college student who moves after graduation, or you just find that the relationship has run a natural life cycle and ‘it just makes sense’ to no longer meet, etc.

We believe that following Holy Spirit’s leadership, and the natural course of the relationships, are the best ways to determine the longevity of your commitments and timeframes. We’re happy to help you think this through if you’d like to discuss further.