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Lesson OneBest Practices for Doing Evangelism and Discipleship in the World of Sports3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson TwoHow to Develop Disciples When You Have Limited Time3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson ThreeHow to Teach Spiritual Disciplines to Athletes3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FourHow to Grow in the Fruit of the Spirit3 Activities1 Assessment
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion1 Activity1 Assessment
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Discussion Questions
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Which part of the PRAY acrostic is easiest for you? Which is the most challenging? Identify practical ways you can incorporate at least one of these best practices into your ministry.
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Relational is so easy for me its the way I get to be able to have talks with youth about the gospel and about Jesus. I need to start breaking down the players on the teams so I can make sure that each person and family are hearing about Jesus Christ!
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Being Available is the easiest for me. being relational is probably the hardest for me as I tend to be an observer and introverted until approached. then I am really nicely extroverted. kind of a funny combination. I have a wonderful discernment with regards to the Holy Spirit and yielding to the working and results. I feel like the best thing for me to do in my ministry is not always wait for others to come to me but to be more forthcoming in presence, more extroverted to start with and then become a bit more introverted.
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The easiest part for me is being relational. I enjoy getting to know people and forming connections. I find it natural to ask questions about their interests and hobbies, which helps build trust.
The most challenging part for me is yielding to the Holy Spirit’s work and results. I often feel pressured to see immediate outcomes, like how many people respond to my message, which can lead to frustration.
To improve in yielding to the Spirit, I can focus on prayer before and after my interactions. I’ll pray specifically for guidance during conversations and trust that the Holy Spirit is at work, regardless of visible results. I can also remind myself to celebrate small victories, like a meaningful conversation, rather than just focusing on numbers. This approach will help me stay grounded and patient in my ministry efforts.
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Being Relational is so easy for me. I love getting to know people, their stories and what they are like. It is challenging for me to remember always to pray, I tend to try and rely on the Holy Spirit’s power in me. I want to shoot up quick prayers at all time in the ministry opp but specifically alone before I am with the team. And I want to memorize the verses that explain the gospel and find a clear way to communicate it effectively to the players.
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Being prayerful is the easiest for me. I’m not always yielded to the Holy Spirit in the gym when I’m focused on getting my workout in. I will work on listening more keenly to His prompting.
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Explain, in your own words, the importance of discipleship.
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discipleship is the huge part of ministry so many times in ministry we want people to come hear about Jesus to have record breaking numbers of attendance and salvations. That when people accept Jesus there needs to be follow up. It’s not just accept Jesus and that’s it. There needs to be discipleship for them to learn about who Jesus is, how we can be like Him. Bearing fruit in our lives showing people that we are living for Jesus Christ denying ourselves.
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Discipleship is important because it helps to orchestrate a deeper connection with God. It’s vital to our maturity as believers to move from accepting Christ as Savior to accepting Him as Lord of our lives and discipleship helps in facilitating that growth process.
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I believe discipleship is the key to being a Godly person. We should be striving to help draw others to the kingdom of God.
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Discipleship is crucial because it is the process of growing and maturing in faith, helping people develop a deeper relationship with God and live out their beliefs. It’s more than just teaching information, it’s about guiding and mentoring others to apply biblical principles in their daily lives. Through discipleship, individuals are encouraged, held accountable, and equipped to share their faith with others. It fosters spiritual growth, builds strong, supportive communities, and ensures that faith is passed on to the next generation. Ultimately, discipleship is about transformation, helping people become more like Christ in their character, actions, and mindset.
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The Great Commission is clear. We are all called to study and learn about God. Through His books is how we learn of Him. Faith comes by hearing His word. That’s the start of discipleship.
