PERSONAL DISCIPLESHIP PLAN
Being a follower of Jesus Christ is not a component or part of our life. It defines our life. Being a disciple and making disciples is an all-of-life activity. Discipleship includes consistently seeking …
To encourage people toward the grace of Jesus.
To encourage people to grow in Jesus.
Encouragement from others to become more like Jesus.
Being a disciple is not a second-stage of Christianity. Followers of Jesus make disciples. There is only obedience and disobedience. As Christians committed to pursuing discipleship, our desire should be to intentionally grow together as disciples of Jesus Christ. To better determine how to grow, we must first be honest about our current reality. We must ask the questions, “What type of disciple am I today?” and, “How can I grow as a disciple?” The tools below will help us identify areas of strength and growth and are oriented around 3 categories:
- Character: The overall qualities and characteristics that define us. The credibility of the gospel depends on the character of the Christian community (Matthew 5:13-16 and John 13:35).
- Competence: This category focuses on various aspects of knowledge and skill. As disciples, we desire to grow in Biblical knowledge and skill of the the purposes of evangelism and building up others (2 Timothy 3:16, 1 Peter 3:15).
- Compatibility: This category has to do with the vision, values, and mission of our church. Being a disciple means taking ownership of our mission.
NEXT STEPS
To build your Personal Discipleship Plan, complete all four steps below. If you have any questions or need assistance contact us.
- Download and/or print the Goal Sheet. Having this tool available will help you reflect on your Inventory and set goals for how you would like to grow as a disciple.
- Plan for approximately 30 minutes to take the Inventory, reflect, and set your goals.
- Open the online Personal Discipleship Plan (PDP) Inventory by clicking on the green “PDP Inventory” button below.
- The inventory can be completed right on your computer screen by clicking in the appropriate circle for each statement or question and clicking SUBMIT when you are done.
- Be sure to PRINT your inventory BEFORE submitting. Having the copy will assist you in writing your goals and also be a useful tool to measure your growth when you reassess yourself in the future.
- Please note that all submissions are entirely anonymous. As a church, we are collecting the anonymous responses to help us gain understanding in how we can move forward in discipleship at Briarcliff.
After you have printed and submitted the online PDP Inventory, use your responses to complete your personal goal sheet.
The third page of the Goal Sheet provides examples to assist you.
Refer to your Goal Sheet often to help keep you focused on growing as a disciple.
After you have completed your inventory and written your goals for the year, return to this page and refer to the helpful resources below.
In coordination with the inventory, the resources are oriented around the same three categories.
The resources in each category are listed under separate tabs. To view the resources in each category, click on the tab headings; Character, Competence, and Compatibility.
RESOURCES
The overall qualities and characteristics that define us. The credibility of the gospel depends on the character of the Christian community (Matthew 5:13-16 and John 13:35).
Confident Humility
The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness
Faithfulness
Holiness
Intimacy
Joy
The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness
Leadership
Be the Leader you Were Meant to Be
Developing the Leader Within You
Love
Peace
A Small Book About a Big Problem
Self-control
A Small Book About a Big Problem
Truthfulness
This category focuses on various aspects of knowledge and skill. As disciples, we desire to grow in Biblical knowledge and skill for the purposes of evangelism and building up others (2 Timothy 3:16, 1 Peter 3:15).
Advent Devotionals
The Dawning of Indescribable Joy
Bible (self/others)
How to Read the Bible for all it’s Worth
Days to Understanding the Bible
8 Questions to Help You Understand and Apply the Bible
The Gospel and Scripture: How to Read the Bible
Devotional Life
The Daily Liturgy The Gospel and Scripture: How to Read the Bible
Discipleship
Long Obedience in the Same Direction
Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands
Evangelism
Out of the Salt Shaker Into the World
Growing
The Gospel and Scripture: How to Read the Bible
Listening
Marriage
Parenting:
Prayer
Relational
When People are Big and God is Small
Relationships: A Mess Worth Making
Scripture Memory
Fighter Verses: memorize Bible
Theology (personal/others)
Law & Gospel: Theology for Sinners (and Saints)
Truth-Speaking
Must One Choose Between Truth and Tolerance?
Work as Worship
This category has to do with the vision, values, and mission of our church. Being a disciple means taking ownership of our communal mission.
Community
Discipleship
Long Obedience in the Same Direction
Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands
Giving
Gospel Change
Mission
What is the Mission of the Church?
Serving
Theology
Law & Gospel: Theology for Sinners (and Saints)
Vision