Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Define biblical discipleship and explain its scriptural foundation.

  • Lead structured and Spirit-led discipleship sessions using a reproducible format.

  • Integrate discipleship into everyday life through relational, life-on-life practices.

  • Apply biblical mentorship models to develop others in faith and leadership.

  • Recognize and nurture spiritual maturity in others.

  • Develop a personal plan for multiplying leaders and building a discipleship legacy.

Target Audience

  • Pastors and church leaders

  • Small group and Bible study facilitators

  • Aspiring disciple-makers and mentors

  • Christian educators and leadership trainers

  • Lay believers called to deepen their discipleship practice

Course Structure

6 Modules | 60 minutes each | Includes reflection, discussion, and assessments

  • Module 1: The Biblical Foundation of Discipleship

    • Define discipleship using a scriptural and theological framework • Explore the Great Commission and Christlikeness as the aim of discipleship • Reflect on personal growth and assess stages of spiritual maturity

  • Module 2: The Flow of Discipleship Sessions

    • Learn the 4-part session structure: Prayer, Connection, Scripture, Goals • Design a Spirit-led, transformational discipleship session • Apply the format through journaling and feedback

  • Module 3: Life-on-Life Discipleship

    • Practice relational mentoring through shared rhythms and organic interactions • Develop a one-week life-sharing calendar • Identify teachable moments in daily life

  • Module 4: Biblical Models of Mentorship

    • Study mentoring pairs: Moses/Joshua, Naomi/Ruth, Paul/Timothy, Jesus/the Twelve • Discover principles of modeling, relational equity, and reproduction • Create a personal mentorship roadmap

  • Module 5: Signs of Maturity and Leading Well

    • Recognize spiritual maturity through Galatians 5 and James 1–5 • Reflect on personal growth and leadership stewardship • Build a plan to help others move past plateaus

  • Module 6: Multiplying Leaders and Legacy Building

    • Apply the 2 Timothy 2:2 model of multiplication • Learn the IIOE framework: Instruct, Implement, Observe, Evaluate • Create a 90-day multiplication strategy

Course Materials

  • Discipleship & Mentoring Workbook (downloadable)

  • Weekly reflection prompts

  • Text length of individual points can be shorter or longer depending on your needs

  • Session planning templates

  • Mentorship map and leadership growth plan

  • Quizzes and group discussion guides

Assessments

  • Weekly knowledge quizzes (4–5 questions per module)

  • Personal reflection journals

  • Group discussion participation

  • Capstone project: 90-day Discipleship Multiplication Plan

Course curriculum

    1. Expanded Workbook

    2. Pre- and Post-Course Self-Assessment

    3. Discipleship Course Progress Tracker

    4. Facilitator Guide – Inexperienced Leader Edition

    1. Learning Objective

    2. Bloom’s Cognitive Focus

    3. Estimated Duration

    4. Welcome

    5. What Is Discipleship?

    6. The Great Commission

    7. Christlikeness as the Goal

    8. Stages of Spiritual Growth

    9. Guided Personal Reflection

    10. Quiz: “Check Your Understanding”

    11. Facilitated Discussion

    12. Module 1 Resource – Spiritual Growth Reflection Tracker

    1. Learning Objective

    2. Bloom’s Cognitive Focus

    3. Estimated Duration

    4. Welcome

    5. The Four-Part Flow

    6. Prayer

    7. Connection

    8. Scripture

    9. Goals

    10. Guided Personal Reflection

    11. Quiz: “Check Your Understanding”

    12. Facilitated Discussion

    13. Module 2 Resource – Discipleship Session Planner

    1. Learning Objective

    2. Bloom’s Cognitive Focus

    3. Estimated Duration

    4. Welcome

    5. Discipleship Happens in the Ordinary

    6. Hospitality and Shared Experiences

    7. Identifying Teachable Moments

    8. Guided Personal Reflection

    9. Quiz: “Check Your Understanding”

    10. Facilitated Discussion

    11. Module 3 Resource – Life-Sharing Calendar

    1. Learning Objective

    2. Bloom’s Cognitive Focus

    3. Estimated Duration

    4. Welcome

    5. Moses and Joshua

    6. Naomi and Ruth

    7. Paul and Timothy

    8. Jesus and the Disciples

    9. Guided Personal Reflection

    10. Quiz: “Check Your Understanding”

    11. Facilitated Discussion

    12. Module 4 Resource – Mentorship Map

    1. Learning Objective

    2. Bloom’s Cognitive Focus

    3. Estimated Duration

    4. Welcome

    5. The Fruit of the Spirit

    6. Five Marks of Maturity (from James 1–5)

    7. The Leadership Responsibility

    8. Guided Personal Reflection

    9. Quiz: “Check Your Understanding”

    10. Facilitated Discussion

    11. Module 5 Resource – Five Marks of Maturity Checklist

About this course

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