The eleven disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped, but some doubted. Jesus came near and said to them, ‘All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.’

Matthew 28:16-20

Our discipleship strategy lives out the commission found in the closing verses of Matthew 28.

Abide Go Baptize Teach

Abide

Drawing Near to Jesus

How does one abide in Christ? – John 15:1-11

Biblical disciple-making culture centers itself around a disciple of Jesus walking in the Spirit daily! As disciples growing together at Longview Point, we are committed to equipping and empowering every disciple to abide with Christ. We desire to grow not only in the knowledge of Scripture but also in obedience to living out God’s commands as an overflow of love for Christ.

Tool: SWORD Method

Tool: Framework for Prayer

Go

Walking with Jesus

How are you prepared to share your story with others? – John 4:4-42

God has uniquely placed us in our everyday routines: being prepared to shift ordinary conversations to eternally significant matters enables us to share our stories as we navigate our daily rhythms.

Tool: 20-Second Testimony

Baptize

Calling People to Jesus

How are they to believe in Him of whom they have never heard? – Romans 10:14

Salvation comes by faith, and faith comes by hearing the message of the Gospel. Baptism is a public identification with Jesus and an outward representation of the inward change of heart.

Tool: Romans Road

Teach

Helping Disciples Walk with Jesus

How do you help other disciples learn to love and obey Jesus? – Acts 2:37-47

Discipleship groups are a great avenue for Christian fellowship, growth, encouragement, and maturity. Our heart is that discipleship is not bound to our building or times of worship. We aim to provide every means necessary for disciples to make disciples competently and confidently!

Tool: 7 Commands

Tool: Head/Heart/Hands

Disciple-Making Process

In Matthew 4:19, Jesus invited His disciples to “follow Me and I will make you fishers of men.” To be a disciple of Christ means you know and follow Jesus, are being changed by Jesus, and are committed to His mission focusing on the head, heart, and hands.

Head

Knowing Jesus & His Word

Heart

Being transformed and changed by Jesus from the inside out

Hands

Obedience and commitment to His mission

Tool: Head/Heart/Hands

Components of a Discipleship Group

Study of God’s Word in a small group setting
Prayer support
Accountability
Fellowship
Transparency
Healthy relationships
A welcoming and loving environment
Time of encouragement and comfort
Support for practical needs
Opportunities to serve together

Importance of being actively involved

At The Point, we value life-on-life community! Growing closer to the Lord with others in the body of Christ can and will occur through one of our weekly discipleship groups. When you commit to like-minded community, you will receive instruction to study and apply God’s Word, community with others in the body of Christ, and refreshment to continue the work of every believer.

We have opportunities to join discipleship groups on campus and in homes. To explore our group directory, visit our Find a Group page.