Basics Series

12 Simple and Reproducible Tools for Discipleship

By Steve Shadrach

One of the main reasons Christians don’t commit to disciple younger believers is they aren’t exactly sure what to do or how to do it.

We’ve compiled 12 discipleship lessons, 4 on the Foundations and 8 on Establishing them in the basics of the Christian faith and what it means to be a disciple.

Download it, print it, and bring it with you to your next one-to-one discipleship meeting. Read the article, The Basics: Simple and Reproducible Tools for Discipleship for more information on the why and how to utilize these simple resources.

The Basics are simple and reproducible tools you can use to build biblical knowledge, skills, character, and vision into someone’s life.

Paul told Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:2 to entrust the truth to faithful men “who will be able to teach others also.” Utilizing this principle of transferability and putting everything down on the “bottom shelf” for your disciple will set them up for success, thus preparing them to be “able to teach others also” exactly what you taught them. 

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Steve Shadrach, Via
Dr. Steve Shadrach, Founder and Global Ambassador for Via, has a passion for developing laborers for Christ to reach the world. He has founded several ministries and authored numerous books and articles on campus ministry, personal support raising, and mission mobilization. He has been living on ... Read More
Foundations
Security of the Believer

Students

Before you can actually grow in a relationship with another person you must first meet them. When a student puts their faith and trust in the person and work of Jesus Christ, the relationship begins.

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Forgiveness of Sin

Students

What happens when I sin after I become a Christian? Does God still love me? Am I still a Christian? What's up? I thought Christians didn't sin. What should I do? These questions and ones like them

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Quiet Time

Students

The world revolves around relationships. Sometimes we get confused and lose sight of the relational aspects and focus on the millions of things to be done. We have become a culture of the To-Do list.

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Vision for Growth

Students

Jesus did not come to earth to take sides, He came to take over. He is Lord and Master and gives us the incredible opportunity to know and follow Him with our whole heart. He ascended into heaven and

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Establishing
The Wheel Diagram

Students

What are the basics of the Christian life? Don’t let anyone push you off the road onto an exit ramp that will have you focusing on the “exotics” rather than the

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The Lordship of Christ

Students

All of us have a choice. Every single day. Do I take control of my life today or do I turn over the control to Jesus? For me it can be a moment by moment decision as to whether I will put

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The Word

Students

Scripture memory and interacting with God's Word is one of the most important spiritual disciplines to help a new believer grow and sustain their faith. Use this simple Bible study to establish the

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Prayer and Worship

Students

What can be more important than spending daily time with the God of the Universe, the Savior of our souls, the Lord of our lives? Answer: Nothing! Find out how to set aside some intimate time with

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Fellowship, Baptism, and the Church

Students

Bonding together with other believers is one of the most important things you can do to keep growing in your faith and witness. To isolate yourself is like taking a burning log out of the roaring fire

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Witnessing: Sharing the Good News

Students

Paul wrote, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation…” in Romans 1:16. He wasn’t just saying “live out” the gospel. No, in

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Living the Spirit Filled Life

Students

The Holy Spirit is a mystery. The third person of the Godhead doesn’t seem to get as much attention from us as the Father or the Son. But as believers, He is at work in and through our lives

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Becoming a World Christian

Students

For some reason, the population growth of our world over the last 50+ years is on an explosive trajectory like never before in history. Why? What is God up to? If you ever had the desire to impact

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