Now I know that even though this is a very brief book, the amount of potentially new information can seem overwhelming. In this section, I want to just make it clear how all of the discrete pieces fit together into a seamless pattern. It’s quite simple, once internalized, and will become very natural once applied.
Pray and fast in a disciple. It all starts with casting the vision. The mentor must instill in the disciple an insatiable desire to glorify God. This is done through surrendering total allegiance to God, living a radically transformed life, and engaging on the mission.
Then the disciple needs to fully understand their standing before God. The 1 John and related passages will convict anyone. This can result in genuine repentance and the signing of the blank piece of paper. Once they commit, they can be baptized and you can proceed working with them by meeting with them several hours per week.
Then comes the spiritual inventory. Here sins and strongholds are identified, and deeper repentance occurs. Here is where the slate is cleaned: the enemy is rebuked and everything is given to God.
Next pray for empowerment. Pray for your disciple to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Now they should be praying and fasting for a disciple of their own. By now they are put on a reading plan, and also taught to listen to God’s voice.
Engage in ministry (service or otherwise) with your disciple to see if the next generation candidate emerges. Once identified, support your disciple from behind the scenes as they continue the next cycle.
Can it get any simpler than this? This is a simple, practical, biblical, comprehensive, and effective pattern for launching an unstoppable disciple-making movement. Now do not simply be hearers, but be doers.
Lord Almighty, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Values-Driven
"Making the Most of Every Opportunity"
