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The purpose of
DISCIPLE Bible Study is "to equip the saints for the
work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ."
Ephesians 4:12
What you can expect
from the DISCIPLE Bible Study program is biblically
nourished persons committed to live as disciples.
Persons taking part in this study will learn the meaning
of servant leadership.
DISCIPLE aims at
transformation, not just information. It is a
program of disciplined Bible
study aimed at developing strong Christian leaders.
It focuses on the disciple as learner, believer,
follower, proclaimer and servant while providing the
fellowship of a small group for study, prayer,
preparation, support, and servanthood.
DISCIPLE assumes that
the Bible is key to renewal in the church and affirms
that the canon was formed as it is in order for God to
speak to us. The study gives the Old and New Testaments
equal time, emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as a
revelation of God and draws upon the work of scholars to
aid understanding of the Bible.
DISCIPLE is based on
the model of Jesus and the twelve disciples. This
small-group study works best with 8-14 members including
the leader. Having fewer members can limit the
discussion, and if a member or two leaves the group, it
becomes much harder to continue.
 Having
more than 14 members can also limit discussion, with too
many people involved, and make it easier for persons to
be less prepared and committed to the study. Group
members may come from all walks of life, may or may not
be members of the church, or may be first time or
experienced students of the Bible. Regardless of their
background, groups covenant together in terms of
commitment of time, daily and weekly preparation, and
attendance at all weekly sessions.
The greater the commitment of the group, the more
fulfilling the experience. DISCIPLE can
reach its fullest potential when group members prepare,
attend weekly sessions, and participate fully.
Studying about thirty minutes daily in preparation for
the weekly study session.
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