Equip Disciples

As Methodists, we are called to respond to God's grace by growing as disciples of Jesus Christ and encouraging others to do the same. These pages bring together resources to help you support others in their discipleship journey with Jesus.

For Deepening Your Discipleship, please visit Faith [link].

Contents

• What is discipleship?
• A Methodist Way of Life
• Discipleship Pathways [and Method???]
• Explore faith
• Support others in their discipleship journey with Jesus – Small Groups resources, resources for supporting Children and Young Adults in their discipleship journey, guidance on leadership and information on discipleship Method.
• Need support?

What is discipleship?

Discipleship is the process of encountering Jesus and following Jesus, learning his way of life and putting it into practice, and even being changed to be more like him in how we love, live and serve.

It’s more than simply believing in something, and more than practising a set of teachings. It’s a living relationship with God, and the lifelong journey of growth and transformation shaped by that relationship.

Rooted in community through the Church, discipleship is not done alone: we learn together, support and grow together, sharing in God’s mission of love, hope and renewal in the world.

A Methodist Way of Life

A good way to grow in spirituality in the Methodist tradition is through A Methodist Way of Life, which offers a path through twelve spiritual practices for everyday living. Each practice, like a stop along your journey, can become a ‘thin place’, a moment where God’s presence becomes clearer, helping us to encounter God’s love and grace in the ordinary and be transformed by it.

Discipleship Pathways

How do people start following Jesus? What does this look like in a local context? Here are some examples.

Explore faith

Faith is something we have, discipleship is how we live out our faith.

Exploring faith helps us:

• deepen our understanding of God
• ask honest questions
• discover how faith connects with our everyday lives
• create space for curiosity, learning and reflection
• remain open to where the Holy Spirit may be leading us.

Exploring faith is not only for those who are new to Christianity. Throughout our lives, new experiences, challenges and opportunities can invite us to see God in fresh ways.

As we explore scripture, theology, worship and the experiences of others, our faith can mature, our confidence can grow and our relationship with God can be strengthened. In this way, exploring faith becomes an important part of deepening discipleship and continuing the journey of transformation in Christ.

Start exploring...

This is a good place to explore questions you might have and find out about how other people experience faith and spirituality.

Need support?

We’re here to come alongside you on this journey. We can provide resources, support and practical encouragement to help individuals and churches listen to the Holy Spirit and partner with God’s work.

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