What is Discipleship?

Perhaps that question is a tad broad. Every Christian is a disciple. However - let's define 'a discipleship relationship' for the sake of ministry.

Discipleship is a relationship involving teaching, modeling life and ministry, and delegating ministry. The content of the teachings can be categorized into doctrine, character, and ministry skill.

See Matthew 28:18-20; Ephesians 4:11ff; 2 Timothy 2:2; Titus 2. And go here for more Scripture.

These categories can be broken down as follows. This list is not exhaustive.


Doctrine
Orthodoxy
The Trinity
Justification by Faith Alone
Of Scripture (nature, authority, sufficiency, etc.)
The Gospel
Anthropology
Perseverance
Final State
(Justification, Sanctification, Glorification)



Character
Spirit-filled life
The 10 Commandments
The means of grace
Scripture taught
Fellowship
Prayer
Communion
Discipline/confrontation
Gospel-centered living




Ministry Skill
Evangelism
Discipleship
Strategic Planning
Problem solving and evaluation
Exegesis
Evangelistic Exhortatory Exposition
Leading a Bible study
Counseling (?)
Decision-making
Administration
Mercy//Hospitality