A disciple is a person whose life reflects the character of Christ and extends the mission of Christ in holy love of God and neighbor. The disciple’s character and practice are informed by the Scriptures, nurtured by the community of faith, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. The disciple’s mission is to continue the mission and ministry of Jesus through the work of teaching, service, and multiplication, making more obedient disciples who will reflect the character and mission of Christ and expanding the boundaries of Christ’s Kingdom further out into the world.
Mid-Texas offers three opportunities for Discipleship Equipping:
- International Leadership Institute’s History Maker Leadership Training
- Disciple Making Movement Training
- Training in the Historic Wesleyan practices of Class and Band Meetings
For More Information about Discipleship Training and Equipping Ministries, please reach out to Rev. Roger Clayton at discipleship@midtexasgmc.org or rogclayton08@gmail.com
International Leadership Institute (ILI) Training
HISTORY MAKERS: A leadership training experience where you will learn the Eight Core Values of the most effective Christian leaders. Transform your leadership and discover how you can change history.
CLICK ON A LINK BELOW TO REGISTER FOR A TRAINING EVENT. IMPORTANT: Module 1 must be completed prior to attending Module 2. Questions? Email Della Conner.
History Makers Module 1
GATESVILLE METHODIST CHURCH
JANUARY 11 & 18, 2025
History Makers Module 1
SMITHFIELD METHODIST CHURCH
JANUARY 17 & 18, 2025
Disciple Making Movement Training
Upcoming Sessions: Monday, January 13th 11-1pm or Tuesday, January 14th 6-8pm
Learn and begin to practice the 7 elements of effective reproducing disciple making currently multiplying disciples all over the world.
This training is offered through eight weekly Zoom sessions with lunchtime or evening options. Follow up video and handouts will be available for missed sessions. There are weekly practice assignments outside of the zoom time.
To learn more about this training or other on-site Kingdom Builder Worshops, please contact Grace Lucas at grace.lucas330@gmail.com or directly at 254-722-7500.
This training is offered through eight weekly Zoom sessions with lunchtime or evening options. Follow up video and handouts will be available for missed sessions. There are weekly practice assignments outside of the zoom time.
To learn more about this training or other on-site Kingdom Builder Worshops, please contact Grace Lucas at grace.lucas330@gmail.com or directly at 254-722-7500.
Historic Wesleyan Practices
Spiritual Discipline Self-Examination
John Wesley's 22 Questions
Self-examination is a spiritual practice that challenges us to take an
objective look at our spiritual condition at any given moment. Many
times, we find it’s really much easier for us to focus on the character
flaws of another, rather than paying attention to and seeing our
own.
objective look at our spiritual condition at any given moment. Many
times, we find it’s really much easier for us to focus on the character
flaws of another, rather than paying attention to and seeing our
own.
Class Meetings
Though the early Methodists were a people of one book, they utilized the small group structure not to study the Bible, but rather to lovingly engage one another in conversations about their souls. They developed a language and vocabulary to talk at deep levels about what the Holy Spirit was doing in their lives. Class meetings were an active part of the Methodist movement up until the early 20th century. Kevin Watson’s book The Class Meeting is an excellent resource for congregations looking to start this method of Accountable Discipleship. Watson's book unfolds a vision and a practical strategy for developing small groups that are much simpler than the typical group, while being more productive and with greater spiritual depth. The Class Meeting is structured into an eight-week study resource designed for a small group to work through together. Along the way, your group will be progressively equipped with a shared language to talk about the work of the Holy Spirit in the inner person and a structure for holding these kinds of meetings. After eight weeks, the book is laid aside and the class meeting is born.
