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Trinity Methodist Church Petaling Jaya : Disciple Course Launch 150118
1. 1. Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study
2. Into the Word, Into the World
3. Remember Who You Are
4. Under The Tree Of Life
2. What is Disciple course?
• It is a made up of four sets of 32- to 34-week
courses that can transform Church members into
Disciples of Jesus Christ.
• It begins with a broad-based understanding of
the Bible but is essentially a plan for:
Church renewal;
Leadership development; and
Serving our Lord Jesus Christ
3. Disciple course benefits
• It exposes participants to 70% of the Bible and 100% through
the “If you want to know more” option.
• It reveals and demystifies many scriptural truths through
group sharing and discussion.
• It not only provides Information but also Transformation so
members can become Disciples of Jesus Christ. (Members pay
subscriptions, but Disciples give offerings of gifts/tithes,
prayers and service.)
4. More benefits
• It creates bonds of trust, friendship and intimacy among participants.
(Members are mere acquaintances but Disciples become part of a body,
with Christ as the head.)
• It exposes the Church to the Spiritual Gifts of the participants.
• When Disciples arise, so to will their whole-hearted willingness to serve in
Church.
(Members demand rights and entitlements (like in a club) but Disciples
understand their purpose is to serve our Lord.)
• It can be a main engine to grow our Church and courageously advance
God’s Kingdom on earth
5. Who should participate
• Newly baptised Church members and any Christian wanting to know the Word of God
more intimately.
• Church members who want to be more acquainted with the Bible.
• Serving Church members who have yet to immerse themselves in the Bible, especially:
SG leaders,
Those serving in Church Ministries,
BB, GB mentors,
MYF councillors,
Sunday School teachers,
Kindergarten Christian teachers.
Church office/administration Christian workers.
• Disciple graduates wanting a refresher course (they may have completed the course
many years ago).
6. Thank you
If you make my Word your Home,
You will indeed be my disciples
– John 8:31