How do we build a culture of discipleship?
The Methodist Church can’t exist without disciples.
That’s why discipleship is at the heart of the Calling of the Methodist Church.
While we all play a part in encouraging each other in our spiritual journeys, church leaders have a particular responsibility. This isn't just ministers, but anyone with a formal church role, including youth workers, small group leaders, stewards, and many more.
Leaders are travelling companions
They journeying alongside people on their transformational spiritual journey. Our series of starter guides are written by people in-role.
Getting started as a travelling companion
Whatever your role in the church, we've got ideas and tips for you
Leaders build infrastructure
A Methodist Way of Life offers 12 practices that help us to encounter God. We sometimes call them stations on the journey of a lifetime. Sometimes we need to help people navigate and explore a station fully.
“Folk are still very coy to be vulnerable and speak out about how they feel about certain stations. Sometimes I feel like everyone is holding onto a BIG secret.”
Discipleship, mission and evangelism are all part of the same vision
Planning for growth
Growth planning helps churches, circuits and new Christian communities discern an action plan for spiritual, missional and numerical growth.
Leaders make easy entry points for newcomers
This journey isn't just for those already in our Christian communities. Leaders open up spiritual practices for new spiritual seekers, inviting them into community with God and with other disciples.
“We’re exploring what it means to pray. Our weekly Lego prayer sessions use the bricks to construct physical prayers, connected to the week’s theme or expressing what’s going on in our hearts and minds. It helps people to express themselves without words, and to focus as we invite God into what’s going on in our lives and in the world.”
Coming soon: On the Way
A short course for people who want to explore Christian faith in an open and accessible way, rooted in A Methodist Way of Life.
Ideas to get started
Whether you're looking for the right resources for small groups, youth groups, Sundays or to support individuals to encounter God and build confidence in their faith, we've got what you're looking for.
Join us at events and webinars throughout the year to explore more discipleship, evangelism and mission practices.
Go deep fast
Conversations Against Mundanity sparks conversations about faith and life. Play the game in services, meetings and small groups to share life together
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Be a travelling companion
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Build new infrastructure
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Make easy entry points
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Discipleship Pathways: Contextual Examples
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Resources for exploring A Methodist Way of Life as a church
Methodist Way of Life resources to help churches and individuals to explore discipleship and deepen relationships with Jesus.
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